Moving and Cleanout Waste Disposal
Moving and cleanout waste cannot be dumped together on the street. Separate into recycling, general trash bags, free appliance pickup, and registered bulky waste.
Follow these steps
- 1
Sell or donate reusable furniture and appliances via local secondhand apps or charity shops in advance.
- 2
Unpack cardboard moving boxes, styrofoam, and bubble wrap cleanly for paper/vinyl recycling.
- 3
Reserve free home collection for large appliances (fridges, washers, TVs) via the e-waste hotline (1588-1590).
- 4
Register furniture, mattresses, and bikes online with your district office and obtain a bulky waste collection number.
- 5
Place general trash bags at designated collection spots on moving day without blocking public sidewalks.
Frequently asked question
Does one company collect all moving waste for free?
No. Recycling is free on collection days, large appliances use free pickup, and furniture requires paid district stickers.
Can I use trash bags from another district on moving day?
If moving within Seoul, attach a 'transfer sticker' from your new community center to use remaining bags from your previous district.