Disaster & Flooding Damage Waste Removal
Heavy monsoon flooding generates large volumes of water-damaged household waste; districts deploy emergency disaster cleanup teams.
Follow these steps
- 1
Report flood damage immediately to your community center or Seoul Call Center 120.
- 2
Unplug all flooded electronics immediately to prevent electrocution; do NOT attempt to turn them on.
- 3
Move flooded furniture and wet items to designated temporary street cleanup collection zones.
- 4
Follow local disaster relief team instructions for piling damaged items for municipal truck loading.
- 5
During official disaster declaration periods, bulky waste fees for flood-damaged items are waived.
Frequently asked question
Do Samsung/LG offer free checks for flood-damaged appliances?
Yes! During declared flooding disasters, major manufacturers deploy mobile service teams for free inspection.
Do I need to buy bulky waste stickers for flooded furniture?
If your area is designated for disaster relief, bulky waste fees for flooded items are waived by your district.