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How to throw away mirror in Korea

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Short answer: Large waste (대형폐기물) — register with your district and pay a fee first; or, depending on its condition, special sack for non-burnables (rules vary by district).

Where it goes

Large waste (sticker)대형폐기물

Or: Special sack for non-burnables 특수규격마대 — see the steps below.

  1. Large mirrors: register as large waste.
  2. Small mirrors: special sack for non-burnables.

Flat glass and mirrors are not glass recycling.

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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