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Bulky Waste Disposal in Korea
Moving out or replacing furniture? Search the item to see whether it gets free appliance pickup or needs a paid bulky waste report, and the steps for each.
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Three ways to get rid of large items
- Free home pickup for appliances: Even a single item is picked up from your home for free, including broken ones.
- Free home pickup (5 or more small appliances): Small appliances are picked up free when you have 5 or more, or together with a large appliance pickup.
- Bulky waste report (paid): Report it to your district office, pay a fee and attach the sticker before putting it out.
Before you book
- Uninstall built-in appliances such as air conditioners and wall-mounted TVs.
- Erase personal data from phones and laptops.
- Report glass parts of furniture separately.
Frequently asked questions
How do I throw away a fridge or washing machine in Korea?
Large appliances are picked up from your home for free. Book at 15990903.or.kr or call 1599-0903; even a broken appliance is taken.
How do I throw away furniture?
Report it as bulky waste on your district office’s website or app or at the community center, pay the fee, attach the sticker and put it out on the set date.
How much does bulky waste cost?
The fee depends on your district and the item’s size, so check it when you apply.
What about small appliances like a hair dryer?
Gather 5 or more for free pickup, or add them to a large appliance pickup. With fewer, use your district’s small appliance bins.
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Sources and last updated
- E-Circulation Governance, free appliance pickup guide (items and criteria) (in Korean)
- E-Circulation Governance, free appliance pickup FAQ (in Korean)
- Gov.kr, Gwanak-gu bulky waste application (example of the process) (in Korean)
- Seoul Metropolitan Government, How to throw away bulky waste (2020-09-17) (in Korean)
- Seoul Metropolitan Government, Confusing recycling rules explained (2025-08-06) (in Korean)
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