About this bin
Cans and scrap metal are recycled for free: empty, rinse and crush cans; remove plastic parts. Read the full guide →
Ask in Korean
Show this to the building manager or a neighbour: 이거 어디에 버려요? — “Where do I throw this away?”
Sources
- Seoul Metropolitan Government — unified sorting standard for about 60 confusing items (Aug 2025)
- Yeonsu-gu Office (Incheon) — recycling rules by material
- Ministry of Environment — recyclables separation guideline (재활용품 분리배출 가이드라인, Korean PDF)
Last checked October 13, 2026. Rules can differ by district.
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