Preparing the Seoul map
Select a district to view its neighborhoods
Seoul Waste GuideTrash, food waste & recycling rules
Preparing the Seoul map
Seoul Neighborhood Directory
Select a district from the compact table or search a neighborhood to find its disposal guide.
Seoul Clothing Bins
Check district-managed clothing bin locations, source dates, and location accuracy notices.
Fluorescent Lamps & Batteries
Find district-managed collection points. Districts without registered source data are marked as coming soon.
Waste Sorting Guides
Check whether everyday items belong in general trash, recycling, or bulky waste before putting them out.
Quick Disposal Guides
Quick answers for moving waste, broken glass, bulky items, and illegal-dumping fines in Seoul.
Sort furniture, appliances, bedding, recycling, and general waste before a move.
Read guide →Broken glass does not belong in bottle recycling. The correct container depends on quantity and material.
Read guide →Register the item with your district, display the collection number, and use the assigned date.
Read guide →Official schedules include ₩50,000 for small carried litter and ₩200,000 for bagged household-waste dumping.
Read guide →Dead pets (dogs, cats, lizards, snakes, hamsters, etc.) must be disposed of via registered funeral services, vet clinics, or trash bags. Soil burial is illegal. Report roadkill to 120.
Read guide →FAQ & Guidelines
Common queries on Seoul trash disposal rules and schedules.
Trash disposal in Seoul typically takes place between sunset (18:00–20:00) and early morning (24:00–06:00). Collection days and times vary by district and neighborhood.
Drain excess moisture and dispose of food waste using official district-designated food waste bags or tagged food waste bins on scheduled collection days.
Bulky waste (furniture, large appliances, thick comforters) requires online registration on your district office website or purchasing a bulky waste sticker at local convenience stores.
Use our interactive maps for Clothing Bins and Hazardous Waste (batteries & fluorescent lamps) to view exact locations and addresses across all Seoul districts.