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How to throw away milk and juice cartons in Korea

우유팩 · 종이팩uyupaek · jongipaek

Short answer: Paper carton recycling (종이팩).

Where it goes

Paper cartons종이팩
  1. Empty it, rinse it and remove the straw.
  2. Open it flat and let it dry.
  3. Put it in the carton bin; if there is none, tie it with paper.

Cartons are better recycled separately from other paper. Since 2022 new packs are marked either 일반팩 (ordinary carton) or 멸균팩 (long-life carton with foil inside).

About this bin

Paper cartons are recycled separately from other paper where there is a carton bin: rinse, open flat and dry. 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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