General Trash
Ice Pack아이스팩
How to Dispose
- 1
Gel-type (Super Absorbent Polymer) packs must be thrown intact into general waste; do not cut open
- 2
Eco-friendly water-filled packs: cut open, pour water down the drain, and recycle the plastic film
- 3
If dedicated ice pack collection bins are available at community centers, reuse them there
Real-World Examples
Case 1
Translucent gel-type ice pack (Super Absorbent Polymer): Do not cut or heat; throw the entire pack into the general trash bag
Case 2
Paper-wrapped 100% water ice pack: Cut open, drain water, and dispose of the wrapper in vinyl or general trash depending on its plastic lining