Seoul Waste GuideDistrict-managed used fluorescent lamp and battery collection points
Seoul District Collection Points
Browse address lists, data dates, sources, and location notices for each district.
Safe battery disposal, broken lamp guidelines, and appliance longevity tips.
Tabletop desk lamps and reading lights under 1 meter qualify as small e-waste and can be dropped off free of charge into municipal e-waste bins. Detachable light bulbs (fluorescent, incandescent, LED) must be removed first and discarded in designated recycling bins, while tall floor lamps exceeding 1 meter require bulky waste collection stickers.
Batteries and fluorescent lamps contain mercury and heavy metals; never place in trash bags. Use dedicated collection boxes.
Complete guide to safely deep cleaning blender blades and silicone gaskets: eliminating stubborn smoothie stains, odor, and black mold using crushed eggshells, baking soda, and vinegar without risking finger cuts.
Learn how to safely dispose of broken electric scooters and e-bikes by removing the high-capacity lithium battery pack, insulating connector terminals, and registering the metal chassis as bulky waste.
Step-by-step DIY guide for residential smoke and heat detectors: muting sudden low-battery chirps and false alarms, unmounting ceiling brackets, safely removing dedicated lithium primary batteries, recycling sensor bodies via small e-waste bins, and following official fire code mounting distances.
Fluorescent lamps contain toxic mercury vapor; drop unbroken tubes into dedicated green collection boxes. Wrap broken lamps in newspaper and use non-combustible waste bags.