Incorrect disposal of waste home appliances pollutes the environment. However, if properly discharged, the environment can be protected and resources can be recycled. Local governments and the Ministry of Environment strongly recommend applying for free collection of waste home appliances. Let’s find out how to dispose of large, difficult-to-dispose waste electronics to small appliances.
Waste home appliance discharge reservation system
The website to apply for free on-site collection of waste home appliances can be done at the Korea Electronics Resources Circulation Mutual Aid Association.
Door-to-door collection discharge reservation system for waste home appliances 폐가전 무료수거
Door-to-door collection discharge reservation system for waste home appliances 좋은뉴스
www.15990903.or.kr
What is free home appliance collection?
This is a service in which a collection driver visits the home and collects heavy household appliances without paying a separate subscription and without having to transport them to a designated place. Unused materials that are difficult to treat are bound to occur one by one in the house. Free collection of waste home appliances is a service that can be applied nationwide.
Items that can be collected for free
classification
item
Items available for single collection
• Refrigerator • Washing machine • Air conditioner • TV • Electric oven • Vending machine • Treadmill • Dish dryer • Dishwasher • Photocopier • Electric water purifier • Hot and cold water purifier • Air purifier • Microwave oven • Dehumidifier
set item
• Audio set (telephone) • Desktop PC set (body + monitor)
large amount of emissions
• Humidifier • Video player • Scanner • Water softener • Food processor • Rice cooker • Electric water heater • Electric heater • Vacuum cleaner • Fryer • CCTV camera • Beam projector • Food dryer • Video game machine • Sewing machine • Electric bidet • Electric kettle • Bakery machine • Coffee maker • Hair dryer • Blender (juicer) • Fan • Water heater • Wired/wireless router • Electric iron • Electric massager (excluding massage chairs) • Electric frying pan • Foot bath • Toaster • Monitor • Laptop • Navigation • Facsimile machine • Mobile phone • Audio Body • Audio speaker • Audio portable • Printer
Single collection items that are collected even if there is only one item include large-sized electronic waste. There should not be only one set item, but it is issued in pairs. Bulk-release items are waste electronic products that must be collected and disposed of in at least 5 pieces.
If you make a reservation in advance, they will visit you and discharge it. If you make a separate request and leave it at the door, it will be taken away.
Products that are installed and fixed, such as air conditioners or wall-mounted TVs, must be dismantled in advance, and will not be taken if it is impossible to collect by human power. Even if it is located in a place that is too dangerous, collection is not possible.
Items that cannot be collected
home appliances
original damaged product
(Refrigerator cooler, washing machine motor damage, disassembled products that are not intact, etc.)
Large custom-made products (built-in, refrigerated, cold storage, etc.)
Massage chair among electric massagers
Less than 5 optional items (small appliances) upon request
etc
Abandoned furniture (wardrobe, desk, chair, etc.)
Exercise equipment other than treadmills
Musical instruments (piano, electric piano, etc.)
Electric mats (electric mats, jade mats, hot water mats, etc.)
Medical devices (massage device, steamer, etc.)
Other products that do not use electricity (gas range, etc.)
Application for free collection of waste home appliances
You can apply for free collection of waste home appliances by visiting the homepage and making a collection reservation. If you enter your address and personal information, the pick-up date will appear. Select the desired date and apply for discharge, and the driver will visit you. If it is difficult to apply on the site, you can also make a reservation by phone at the customer center.
Call Center 1599-0903 (Weekdays 08:00~18:00)
Please refer to the following when you want to dispose of bulky waste such as furniture, not household appliances.