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How to throw away plastic takeout container in Korea

플라스틱 배달용기peullaseutik baedaryonggi

Short answer: Plastic recycling (플라스틱); or, depending on its condition, general waste bag.

Where it goes

Plastic recycling플라스틱

Or: General waste bag 종량제 봉투 — see the steps below.

  1. Empty it and rinse off food.
  2. Remove labels and other materials.
  3. If food or grease will not wash off, put it in a general waste bag instead.

About this bin

Plastic containers are recycled for free when empty and clean, with labels and other materials removed. 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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