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How to throw away needles and lancets in Korea

주사바늘jusabaneul

Short answer: General waste bag (종량제 봉투).

Where it goes

General waste bag종량제 봉투
  1. Put them in a hard, sealed container first.
  2. Then into a general waste bag — or return them to a clinic.

Never put loose needles in any bin.

About this bin

General waste goes in an official volume-based bag (종량제 봉투), bought at convenience stores and marts. Bags only work in the district they are sold for. 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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