About this bin
General waste goes in an official volume-based bag (종량제 봉투), bought at convenience stores and marts. Bags only work in the district they are sold for. 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 Media Hub — Seoul food waste standard: what is NOT food waste (Mar 2022)
- Seoul Metropolitan Government — unified sorting standard for about 60 confusing items (Aug 2025)
Last checked October 13, 2026. Rules can differ by district.
Rules in your city
Collection days, times and large-waste booking differ by city and district.