Household Waste Disposal & Recycling
Household Waste Disposal & Recycling Schedule
Effective
Sep. 26, 2023
| Sanitation Company | Neighborhood | Waste Type | Disposal Time | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheolhan Jeonghwa (+82-2-959-3922) |
Seongbuk-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | |
| Recyclables Special Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | |||
| Seongbuk-dong 1-ga:General Waste, Food Waste, Recyclables Special Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun) | |||
| Samseon-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun) | ||
| Recyclables Special Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun) | |||
| Dongseon-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun) | ||
| Dongseon-dong 4-ga/5-ga Dongsomun-dong 6-ga/7-ga:General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | |||
| Recyclables Special Waste (Direct Management) |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon-Sat) | |||
| Donam 1-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | ||
| Recyclables Special Waste (Direct Management) |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon-Sat) | |||
| Donam 2-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | ||
| Recyclables Special Waste (Direct Management) |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon-Sat) | |||
| Anam-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun) | ||
| Recyclables Special Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun) | |||
| Bomun-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | ||
| Recyclables Special Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | |||
| Taehan Bio (+82-2-941-4251) |
Jeongneung 1-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | |
| Recyclables Special Waste (Direct Management) |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon-Sat) | |||
| Jeongneung 2-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun) | ||
| Recyclables Special Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | After 5 PM (Tue, Thu, Sat) | ||
| Jeongneung 3-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun) | ||
| Recyclables Special Waste (Direct Management) |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon-Sat) | |||
| Jeongneung 4-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | ||
| Recyclables Special Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun) | After 5 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | ||
| Gireum 1-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun) | ||
| Recyclables Special Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | After 5 PM (Tue, Thu, Sat) | ||
| Gireum 2-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | ||
| Recyclables Special Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun) | After 5 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | ||
| Wolgok 1-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | ||
| Recyclables Special Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun) | After 5 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | ||
| Gangnam Hwangyeong (+82-2-959-5170) |
Wolgok 2-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | |
| Recyclables Special Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | |||
| Jongam-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | ||
| Recyclables Special Waste (Direct Management) |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon-Sat) | |||
| Jangwi 1-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | ||
| Recyclables Special Waste (Direct Management) |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon-Sat) | |||
| Jangwi 2-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun) | ||
| Recyclables Special Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) | |||
| Jangwi 3-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun) | ||
| Recyclables Special Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun) | |||
| Seokgwan-dong | General Waste Food Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun) | ||
| Recyclables Special Waste |
6 PM-8 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun) |
Contact
sanitation company in charge of each area
Sanitation Company
| Area | Sanitation Company | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Seongbuk-dong, Samseon-dong, Dongseon-dong, Donam 1 & 2-dong, Anam-dong, Bomun-dong | Cheolhan Jeonghwa | Phone: +82-2-959-3922 / Fax: +82-2-959-3925 |
| Jeongneung 1, 2, 3 & 4-dong, Gireum 1 & 2-dong, Wolgok 1-dong | Taehan Bio | Phone: +82-2-941-4251 / Fax: +82-2-941-0696 |
| Wolgok 2-dong, Jongam-dong, Jangwi 1, 2 & 3-dong, Seokgwan-dong | Gangnam Hwangyeong | Phone: +82-2-959-5170 / Fax: +82-2-957-6650 |
noteThe sanitation company in charge of Jeongneung 1-dong has changed from Cheolhan Jeonghwa to Taehan Bio as of May 1, 2021.
Household Waste Disposal Information
Disposals
All household waste must be disposed of in front of your home (at the entrance) according to the designated disposal dates.
warningPlease refrain from disposing of household waste on the day before public holidays, excluding Sundays.
Disposals
| Item | Type | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General waste | Tissue, gum, animal bones, tea bags, eggshells, fruit seeds, dried coffee grounds, herbal medicine (PAYT bags 20 liters or less) | Use general PAYT bags | |
| Food waste | Fruits, vegetables, noodles, lean meat, etc. | Use food waste PAYT bags(apartments: dedicated containers; small restaurants: proof of payment required) | |
| Recyclable waste | Paper, metal scraps, glass bottles, plastic | Use transparent bags or tie with string for waste sorting | |
| Other waste | Inert waste, construction waste, building materials, glass ceramics, non-recyclable plastics |
Use special PAYT bags (available for purchase at volume-based PAYT bag sales locations)
informationRefer to "PAYT Bag Sales Locations" below for details on where to buy. |
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| Large household waste | Large waste excluding appliances (e.g., furniture, office equipment) |
Call the cleaning service provider (The Bareun Hwangyeong: +82-2-953-5553) or report online before disposal https://smartclean.sb.go.kr warningAccessible via Chrome; not compatible with Internet Explorer |
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| Appliances (free-of-charge) | Large | Includes washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, and TVs, measuring over 1 meter | Contact: WeekLogics (+82-2-1599-0903)Website: www.15990903.or.kr (Report) |
| Small | Small appliances measuring less than 1 meter (excluding TVs) | Apartment units: only separate small appliances for recycling(Inquire management office) Detached homes: call Seongbuk-gu Cleaning Administration Division (+82-2-2241-4416) |
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noteWaste from businesses (including construction waste over 5 tons, designated waste, and medical waste) must be handled by contracting a professional disposal company.
Special PAYT Bag Waste Disposal
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Inert waste
Clothing, shoes, bags, hats, dolls, fabric, blankets, pillows, cushions, etc.
warningReusable clothing and hats should be disposed of in nearby clothing collection bins.
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Construction waste
Concrete, bricks, tiles, roofing materials, etc.
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Building materials
Waste wallpaper, non-woven fabrics, wood, etc.
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Glassware
Glass, ceramic dishes, porcelain, vases, flower pots, aquariums, etc.
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Non-recyclable plastics
Wire insulation, conduits, PVC pipes, leather materials, etc.
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Others
Waste synthetic resins, waste leather, waste rubber, rubber hoses, various strings, rubber gloves, records, sponges, flooring materials, etc.
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Non-recyclable items
Incandescent bulbs, LED bulbs, fallen leaves, branches, cat litter, animal waste, gel ice packs, flower waste from florists, etc.
warningFor large items (e.g., blankets, dolls, glass, flooring materials, bags, wood, plastics, rubber bins, jars, rubber tubs, and aquariums), please report to The Bareun Hwangyeong before disposal.
Cleaning Service Providers
| Item | Provider | Contact | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| General & food waste | Gangnam Hwangyeong | (+82) 2-959-5170 | Jongam-dong, Wolgok 2-dong, Jangwi 1, 2 & 3-dong, Seokgwan-dong |
| Cheolhan Jeonghwa | (+82) 2-959-3922 | Seongbuk-dong, Samseon-dong, Dongseon-dong, Donam 1 & 2-dong, Anam-dong, Bomun-dong | |
| Taehan Bio | (+82) 2-941-4251 | Jeongneung 1, 2, 3 & 4-dong, Gileum 1 & 2-dong, Wolgok 1-dong | |
| Large household appliances | WeekLogics | (+82) 2-1599-0903 | All areas |
| Other large waste | The Bareun Hwangyeong | (+82) 2-953-5553 | |
| Septic tank cleaning | Hanil Jeonghwa | (+82) 2-960-7141~7144 | Seongbuk-dong, Samseon-dong, Dongseon-dong, Donam-dong, Anam-dong, Bomun-dong, Jeongneung-dong, Gireum 1-dong |
| Cheongsu Sireop | (+82) 2-942-8340~8342 | Jongam-dong, Wolgok-dong, Jangwi-dong, Seokgwan-dong, Gileum 2-dong |
PAYT Bag Prices
Unit KRW
| Item | MSRP | Remarks | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Price / Per Bag | Per Bundle | ||||
| General waste | Household | 5ℓ | 130 | 2,600 |
* One bundle: 20 bags * One box: 1,000 bags |
| 10ℓ | 250 | 2,500 |
* One bundle: 10 bags * One box: 1,000 bags |
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| 20ℓ | 490 | 4,900 |
* One bundle: 10 bags * One box: 1,000 bags |
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| 30ℓ | 740 | 7,400 |
* One bundle: 10 bags * One box: 1,000 bags |
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| 50ℓ | 1,250 | 12,500 |
* One bundle: 10 bags * One box: 500 bags |
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| Commercial | 20ℓ | 520 | 5,200 |
* One bundle: 10 bags * One box: 1,000 bags |
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| 30ℓ | 780 | 7,800 |
* One bundle: 10 bags * One box: 1,000 bags |
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| 50ℓ | 1,330 | 13,300 |
* One bundle: 10 bags * One box: 500 bags |
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| 75ℓ | 2,000 | 20,000 |
* One bundle: 10 bags * One box: 300 bags |
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| Food waste | Household (bag) | 1ℓ | 100 | 2,000 |
* One bundle: 20 bags * One box: 2,000 bags |
| 2ℓ | 190 | 3,800 |
* One bundle: 20 bags * One box: 2,000 bags |
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| 3ℓ | 300 | 6,000 |
* One bundle: 20 bags * One box: 2,000 bags |
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| 5ℓ | 500 | 10,000 |
* One bundle: 20 bags * One box: 1,000 bags |
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| Restaurant (sticker) | 5ℓ | 700 | 14,000 | * One bundle: 20 bags | |
| 10ℓ | 1,400 | 28,000 | * One bundle: 20 bags | ||
| 20ℓ | 2,800 | 56,000 | * One bundle: 20 bags | ||
| 60ℓ | 8,400 | 84,000 | * One bundle: 10 bags | ||
| 120ℓ | 16,800 | 168,000 | * One bundle: 10 bags | ||
| Special PAYT Bags (Gunny Sacks) | 10ℓ | 1,020 | |||
| 20ℓ | 2,040 | ||||
| 30ℓ | 3,060 | ||||
informationReusable volume-based shopping bags are identical to general household waste bags.
PAYT Bag Sales Locations
Seongbuk-gu PAYT bags
Seongbuk-gu Public Data Platform → Map → Environment → PAYT Bags
Seongbuk-gu special PAYT bags
Contact
Seongbuk-gu Cleaning Administration Division (+82-2-2241-4400, 4410) or contact local community center