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Gangdong-gu Trash & Recycling Schedule

Check general trash, food waste, and recycling collection days & bulky waste rules across Seoul districts.

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Gangdong-gu Waste Map

Select any of the 19 neighborhoods on the map to view collection hours.

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⏱️ Disposal Rules at a Glance

🗓️ General trash days일+월+화+수+목+금
Disposal time20:00 ~ 04:00
📍 Disposal locationIn front of my home, my store, or at a designated place for individual waste disposal
📞 District office contact02-6954-0705

🚫 No-collection days: Day before public holiday + Saturday (Put out trash after sunset during designated hours)

Resident Quick Services

🗺️Map
Gangdong-gu Waste Map

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👕Bins
Clothing Bins Map

Find nearby textile drop-offs

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🔋Hazardous
Gangdong-gu Battery Drop-offs

Community center drop-off points

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🏷️Permit
Bulky Waste Online Permit

Apply online for large items

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🚚Free
Free E-Waste Pickup

Official free home collection

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🗂️ Waste Sorting & Disposal Details

📍 Zone 1

Gangil-dong + Gil-dong + Dunchon 1-dong + Dunchon 2-dong

🗑️General Trash
Days: 일+월+화+수+목+금
Method: Put combustible waste in regular volume-rate bags, and dispose of non-combustible waste such as ceramics, broken glass, bricks, and dirt in special volume-rate bags (special PP gunny bags).
🍲Food Waste
Days: 일+월+화+수+목+금
Method: Dispose of food using a volume-rate food bag, payment certificate, or RFID volume-rate meter
♻️Recyclables
Days: 일+월+화+수+목+금
Method: Put cans, bottles, plastics, etc. in transparent bags and tie paper and Styrofoam with string. Waste plastic and transparent waste plastic bottles are disposed of only on Thursdays, and other recyclables are prohibited from being disposed of on this day.
🛋️Bulky Items
Method: After applying for bulky waste disposal, apply at least 2 days prior to the discharge date. Inquiry: Cheonil Energy 02-472-1003

📍 Zone 2

Myeongil 1-dong + Myeongil 2-dong + Amsa 1-dong + Amsa 2-dong + Amsa 3-dong + Godeok 1-dong + Godeok 2-dong

🗑️General Trash
Days: 일+월+화+수+목+금
Method: Put combustible waste in regular volume-rate bags, and dispose of non-combustible waste such as ceramics, broken glass, bricks, and dirt in special volume-rate bags (special PP gunny bags).
🍲Food Waste
Days: 일+월+화+수+목+금
Method: Dispose of food using a volume-rate food bag, payment certificate, or RFID volume-rate meter
♻️Recyclables
Days: 일+월+화+수+목+금
Method: Put cans, bottles, plastics, etc. in transparent bags and tie paper and Styrofoam with string. Waste plastic and transparent waste plastic bottles are disposed of only on Thursdays, and other recyclables are prohibited from being disposed of on this day.
🛋️Bulky Items
Method: After applying for bulky waste disposal, apply at least 2 days prior to the discharge date. Inquiry: Cheonil Energy 02-472-1003

📍 Zone 3

Cheonho 1-dong + Cheonho 2-dong + Cheonho 3-dong

🗑️General Trash
Days: 일+월+화+수+목+금
Method: Put combustible waste in regular volume-rate bags, and dispose of non-combustible waste such as ceramics, broken glass, bricks, and dirt in special volume-rate bags (special PP gunny bags).
🍲Food Waste
Days: 일+월+화+수+목+금
Method: Dispose of food using a volume-rate food bag, payment certificate, or RFID volume-rate meter
♻️Recyclables
Days: 일+월+화+수+목+금
Method: Put cans, bottles, plastics, etc. in transparent bags and tie paper and Styrofoam with string. Waste plastic and transparent waste plastic bottles are disposed of only on Thursdays, and other recyclables are prohibited from being disposed of on this day.
🛋️Bulky Items
Method: After applying for bulky waste disposal, apply at least 2 days prior to the discharge date. Inquiry: Cheonil Energy 02-472-1003

📍 Zone 4

Seongnae 1-dong + Seongnae 2-dong + Seongnae 3-dong

🗑️General Trash
Days: 일+월+화+수+목+금
Method: Put combustible waste in regular volume-rate bags, and dispose of non-combustible waste such as ceramics, broken glass, bricks, and dirt in special volume-rate bags (special PP gunny bags).
🍲Food Waste
Days: 일+월+화+수+목+금
Method: Dispose of food using a volume-rate food bag, payment certificate, or RFID volume-rate meter
♻️Recyclables
Days: 일+월+화+수+목+금
Method: Put cans, bottles, plastics, etc. in transparent bags and tie paper and Styrofoam with string. Waste plastic and transparent waste plastic bottles are disposed of only on Thursdays, and other recyclables are prohibited from being disposed of on this day.
🛋️Bulky Items
Method: After applying for bulky waste disposal, apply at least 2 days prior to the discharge date. Inquiry: Cheonil Energy 02-472-1003

📍 Zone 5

Sangil 1-dong + Sangil 2-dong

🗑️General Trash
Days: 일+월+화+수+목+금
Method: Put combustible waste in regular volume-rate bags, and dispose of non-combustible waste such as ceramics, broken glass, bricks, and dirt in special volume-rate bags (special PP gunny bags).
🍲Food Waste
Days: 일+월+화+수+목+금
Method: Dispose of food using a volume-rate food bag, payment certificate, or RFID volume-rate meter
♻️Recyclables
Days: 일+월+화+수+목+금
Method: Put cans, bottles, plastics, etc. in transparent bags and tie paper and Styrofoam with string. Waste plastic and transparent waste plastic bottles are disposed of only on Thursdays, and other recyclables are prohibited from being disposed of on this day.
🛋️Bulky Items
Method: After applying for bulky waste disposal, apply at least 2 days prior to the discharge date. Inquiry: Cheonil Energy 02-472-1003

🔍 Most Confusing Waste Items in Gangdong-gu

Items frequently mistaken for recyclables that belong in standard or non-combustible bags.

🍗 Chicken & Fish BonesGeneral Trash

Cannot be recycled into animal feed; dispose of in standard volume-based bags.

🥣 Broken Glass & CeramicsNon-combustible Bag

Non-burnable waste; wrap safely in paper and use a special PP sack.

Coated Cups & ReceiptsGeneral Trash

Internal plastic coating and thermal paper prevent standard paper recycling.

🧊 Thermal Cooler BagsGeneral Trash

Composite material with aluminum lining; must be placed in general trash.

📦 Clean White StyrofoamRecyclable

Remove all tape and shipping labels; only clean white foam is recyclable.

🍕 Greasy Pizza BoxesGeneral Trash

Grease-soaked cardboard cannot be pulped; throw into standard waste bag.

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Illegal Dumping Fines & Penalties in Gangdong-gu

According to the Waste Management Act, failing to use standard bags or violating collection hours results in strict fines.

Wrong Time / Location
₩100,000 Fine
Non-standard Trash Bags
₩200,000 Fine
Mixed Waste Violations
₩100,000~300,000
Vehicular Illegal Dumping
₩500,000~1,000,000

🏷️ Estimated Bulky Waste Sticker Fees in Gangdong-gu

Estimated standard sticker fees for bulky furniture and household items.

ItemSize / TypeEst. FeeNote
🛏️ Bed MattressSingle / Double·Queen₩8,000 ~ 15,000Frame separate
🛋️ Sofa1-seat / 2-3 seats / 4+ seats₩5,000 ~ 15,000All materials
🪑 Dining Table / Desk1-person / 4-person+₩4,000 ~ 9,000Glass top separate
🪑 Chair / StoolStandard / Office chair₩2,000 ~ 4,000Massage chair ₩15k~20k

📍 Neighborhoods in Gangdong-gu (19)

Select any of the 19 neighborhoods in Gangdong-gu to view its collection hours and boundary on the map.

🏘️Gangil-dong
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🏘️Godeok 1-dong
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🏘️Godeok 2-dong
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🏘️Gil-dong
Collection hoursMap ➔
🏘️Dunchon 1-dong
Collection hoursMap ➔
🏘️Dunchon 2-dong
Collection hoursMap ➔
🏘️Myeongil 1-dong
Collection hoursMap ➔
🏘️Myeongil 2-dong
Collection hoursMap ➔
🏘️Sangil 1-dong
Collection hoursMap ➔
🏘️Sangil 2-dong
Collection hoursMap ➔
🏘️Seongnae 1-dong
Collection hoursMap ➔
🏘️Seongnae 2-dong
Collection hoursMap ➔
🏘️Seongnae 3-dong
Collection hoursMap ➔
🏘️Amsa 1-dong
Collection hoursMap ➔
🏘️Amsa 2-dong
Collection hoursMap ➔
🏘️Amsa 3-dong
Collection hoursMap ➔
🏘️Cheonho 1-dong
Collection hoursMap ➔
🏘️Cheonho 2-dong
Collection hoursMap ➔
🏘️Cheonho 3-dong
Collection hoursMap ➔

Official Gangdong-gu waste guide

강동구 Disposal FAQ

What are the trash collection days and times in 강동구?

In 강동구, general trash must be placed in official volume-based bags at your building entrance during designated evening hours on scheduled collection days.

How do I handle bulky waste in 강동구?

Register bulky waste online on the 강동구 district office website or purchase a sticker at local designated vendors before placing items out.

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