🛋️Bulky WasteBulky Waste Guide

Play Mat & Latex Topper

PVC/PE kid play mats and latex/memory foam toppers are non-recyclable urethane/rubber materials; cut into pieces for general trash bags or register as bulky waste.

Disposal guide for Play Mat & Latex Topper

How to Dispose (5 Steps)

  1. 1

    Inspect the mat size, thickness, and inner material.

  2. 2

    Foam/Folder Mats: Cut into small 30cm pieces with a utility knife, pack into 75L trash bags.

  3. 3

    Latex/Memory Foam Toppers: If hard to slice, roll up tightly and tie with strong cords.

  4. 4

    Open your district office bulky waste online registration site.

  5. 5

    Select 'Mat/Topper', pay the fee (₩3,000–₩5,000), attach registration number, and place outside.

Real-World Examples

Case 1

4-fold play mat: Cut up or fold, register online as bulky waste

Case 2

Latex mattress topper: Roll up, tie with rope, register online as bulky waste

Case 3

Interlocking puzzle foam tiles: Fit inside a 50L general trash bag

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How should thick foam play mats for babies be discarded?

A. Cut mats to fit inside general trash bags, or register whole large play mats with your district office as bulky waste.