Living in Seocho
Garbage Disposal
Waste Disposal Guidance
Guidelines on How to Dispose of Domestic Waste!
| Type | Disposal Method |
|---|---|
| General waste subject to incineration (dry household waste such as toilet paper and diapers) | Dispose of in a volume-based waste fee bag |
| Incombustible waste (glass shards, ceramic, etc.) | Dispose of in a special burlap bag (inquire the garbage collection service provider on where to buy it) |
| Food waste | Remove excess moisture and dispose of in the food waste bin (remove plastics, toothpicks, shells, bones, etc.) |
| Recyclables (paper, can, bottle, scrap metal, Styrofoam, plastic, etc.) | Dispose of separately by type in clear bags |
| Large wastes (bedding, wardrobe, desk, bed, refrigerator, etc.) | Call a pickup service provider or request pickup on Seocho-gu Office’s website |
Designated Days of Disposal & Service Providers
- Disposal location: In front of your home or store
- Disposal hours: 6 PM to 1 AM
- Disposal days※ Do not dispose of any waste the day before a holiday or on Saturdays
- General waste & recyclables: Must be disposed of on alternate days
- Food waste: Can be disposed of every day
| Service provider | Disposal on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday | Disposal on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday |
|---|---|---|
| Hadong (82-2-535-3411~2) | Bangbaebon & 1-dong, Banpo 2 & 3-dong, Heonin Village in Naegok-dong | Jamwon-dong, Bangbae 4-dong, and Banpo 4-dong (West of Banpo-daero – Toward Seorae Village) |
| Goryeo E&R (82-2-3462-1464~5) | Seocho 2-dong and Seocho 4-dong | Seocho 1-dong and Bangbae 3-dong |
| Daeseung Eco Green (82-2-578-6675~6) | Yangjae 1-dong (Umyeon-dong) and Banpobon-dong | Yangjae 2-dong (Wonji-dong) |
| Seonggwang Environment (82-2-3461-1613~4) | Bangbae 2-dong | Banpo 1-dong and Banpo 4-dong (East of Banpo-daero – Toward Mido APT) |
| Seongjin Environment (82-2-3474-9384~5) | Naegok-dong (Yeomgok-dong and Sinwon-dong) and Seocho 3-dong (East of Banpo-daero – Toward Nambu Terminal) | Seocho 3-dong (West of Banpo-daero – Toward Seoul High School) |
- Matters Requiring Attention
- For roadside buildings, shops, etc.: 10 PM to 1 AM
- Outside the disposal hours, wastes must be stored indoors until the next disposal day.
Food Waste
Food waste refers to food that must be thrown away following the process of food or food material production, distribution, processing, cooking, storage, consumption, etc.
Volume-Based Waste Fee (VBWF) for Food Waste
According to the volume-based waste fee system for food waste, fees are charged based on the amount (volume) of food waste thrown out. That is, if you discard a lot of food waste, you’ll need to pay a higher fee, and if you discard a small amount of food waste, you’ll pay relatively less. By reducing your food waste, you can help protect the environment and conserve resources.
VBWF Method
- Use VBWF bags: Purchase VBWF bags for food waste at a designated location to throw away food waste.
- Use VBWF bins: Food waste is weighed and disposed of at a designated location (where the VBWF bins are installed) (charges are imposed on each housing unit or apartment complex)
Distinguish them by color!
- VBWF Bag for Food Waste
- VBWF Bags for General Waste
※ You can purchase VBWF bags at the designated sale locations such as a mart, convenience store, etc. For more information on where you can buy them, check with the waste collection service provider for your dong. (Note: You can only use the bags designated for your region. Do not use the bags purchased from other regions.)
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