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How to throw away soju and beer bottles in Korea

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Short answer: Glass bottle recycling (유리병).

Where it goes

Glass bottles유리병
  1. Empty it.
  2. Take it back to a shop for the bottle deposit — or put it with glass recycling.

Deposit bottles can be returned for a refund at shops that sell them.

About this bin

Glass bottles are recycled for free: empty, rinse and remove caps. Soju and beer bottles can go back to shops for the deposit. 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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