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How to throw away styrofoam box in Korea

스티로폼 상자seutiropom sangja

Short answer: Styrofoam recycling (스티로폼).

Where it goes

Styrofoam스티로폼
  1. Empty and rinse it (fish and fruit boxes too).
  2. Remove tape and labels.
  3. Put it out separately or tied together.

Food-soiled or coated foam is not recyclable. Big foam from new appliances can go back to the shop that delivered it.

About this bin

Clean styrofoam is recycled for free: rinse, remove tape and labels. Food-soiled foam is general waste. 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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