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How to throw away furniture in Korea

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Short answer: Large waste (대형폐기물) — register with your district and pay a fee first (rules vary by district).

Where it goes

Large waste (sticker)대형폐기물
  1. Register it with your district (online or at the 주민센터) and pay the fee.
  2. Write the registration number on it or attach the sticker.
  3. Put it out on the agreed day and place.

Fees depend on the item and size, and are set by each district.

Check your district. This item is handled differently in some cities and districts. Your building notice or district office website has the final word.

About this bin

Large waste needs to be registered with your district and paid for before you put it out. 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

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.

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