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How to throw away yogurt and drink cups in Korea

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Short answer: Plastic recycling (플라스틱).

Where it goes

Plastic recycling플라스틱
  1. Peel off the foil lid.
  2. Rinse the cup.
  3. Put it with plastic.

Seoul asks you to remove foil lids from drink containers before recycling.

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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.

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