As the product replacement cycle of people is getting shorter, the amount of small waste home appliances discharged is increasing considerably. Learn more about the different ways to dispose of small waste electronics, and also check out the types of small waste electronics.
6 ways to separate small waste home appliances
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1. Free on-site collection of small waste home appliances (free) 1분전
If you have 5 or more small waste home appliances or set items, you can request collection on site. Alternatively, when disposing of large appliances such as washing machines and refrigerators, you can request collection at 15990903 together with any number. Please also check the large waste home appliances and set items.
Door-to-door collection of small waste home appliances
Online: https://www.15990903.or.kr
Call center: 1599-0903 (operating hours: 08:00~18:00)
Collection vehicles operate from 08:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and public holidays. If you wish to visit after 18:00, a separate consultation is required.
How to apply for free collection
1. Agree to terms and conditions
2. Enter basic information
– Contact information (cell phone number), applicant’s name, discharge date, address, discharge location (outside the house, inside the house)
3. Enter emission items
– Search and enter emission items. If there are multiple items of the same type, also enter the number to eject.
4. After completing the reservation, save (capture) the reservation number. The reservation number will also be sent to KakaoTalk.
Precautions/Other Matters When Collecting On-site
Printers, copiers, facsimiles, etc. are discharged after handling ink and toner to prevent leakage.
Wired and wireless routers, CCTVs, etc. must be removed in advance so that they can be collected immediately.
If there are less than 5 items or if it is not a set, you cannot apply for on-site collection.
In-home collection is standard, but upon request, collection at the front door or in the front yard is also possible.
Other electronic products, parts, and accessories can be discharged during collection at the door.
Types of small waste home appliances for free collection
It seems that most of the small appliances that we generally think of are included in small obsolete appliances. But just to be clear, let’s take a look at what’s and what’s not included in small household appliances. We recommend that you search with CTRL+F to find what you are looking for.
Set items Audio set, record player set, desktop PC set (body/monitor)
Small Waste Appliances Humidifier, video player, scanner, water softener, food processor, electric rice cooker, electric water heater, electric heater, vacuum cleaner, fryer, surveillance camera (CCTV), beam projector, food dryer, video game machine, electric sewing machine, electric bidet, Electric kettle, bread maker, coffee maker, hair dryer, blender (juicer), electric fan, water heater, wired/wireless router, electric iron, electric massager (excluding massage chairs), electric massager, electric frying pan, foot bath, toaster, computer body, monitor , laptop, navigation, facsimile, mobile phone, audio body, audio speaker, audio portable, printer
Items that cannot be used for small waste electronics Damaged products (disassembled products), musical instruments, electric blankets, exercise equipment excluding treadmills, medical devices (massage machine, steamer)
Free collection of large waste home appliances
Please check the link below for the types of large waste home appliances that can be collected along with small waste home appliances.
What types of small and large waste home appliances are eligible for free collection?
2. Use of a small waste collection box (free)
In the case of small items of 5 or less, it is possible to dispose of them using a small waste collection box. In addition, if you inquire at the community service center, there are items that can be thrown away in the collection box even for electronic products that are not subject to free collection.
Collection boxes are located in apartment houses or at local community centers (former district offices). Sometimes collection boxes are located at electronics stores such as Hi-Mart or large marts, so please check. If it is difficult to find it, you can contact the community center for directions.
3. Waste sticker (paid)
You can also purchase a waste disposal sticker at a supermarket or convenience store, attach it, and then dispose of it. For some apartments, stickers can be purchased at the management office, so please inquire. The price of the sticker is about 4,000 won or less for small appliances, such as speakers 2,000 ~ 4,000 won, keyboards 2,000 won, and monitors 3,000 won. An electric pad that cannot be thrown away as a small waste appliance costs 3,000 won.
Since the cost of the waste sticker varies by local government, you can check it on the website of your local government. For example, you can see that there is a difference in sticker cost between Gwanak-gu and Suwon-si in Seoul.
Please check the cost table of Gwanak-gu and Suwon City as a link.
Seoul Gwanak-gu Waste Sticker Cost Table
Suwon city waste sticker cost table
Rather than throwing away at a cost, if you can afford it, we recommend collecting and requesting collection for free, or using a nearby collection box if there is one.
4. Disassemble and separate collection
If plastic, steel, rubber, glass, etc. can be disassembled, separate collection is possible. Electronic boards or components with mixed materials that are not completely disassembled should be disposed of as general waste. If it is disposed of as waste home appliances, even the metal materials in these parts will be collected by a specialized company, but if it is disposed of as general waste, it will not be recycled. Considering the environment, it is desirable to choose one of the methods 1, 2, and 3 above so that it can be recycled as waste home appliances.
5. Use a scrap dealer
In some cases, scrap shops accept products. In particular, if the product works to some extent but is worn out and worn out to be shared as used, please inquire at a nearby junk shop. In the case of mobile phones, there are also companies that specialize in purchasing.
6. Donate
If it’s not badly broken or there are usable parts, you can donate them to various upcycling companies or organizations that help the underprivileged.
Below are various businesses and organizations that may donate electronics.
Institution/company handling products
Korea IT Welfare Agency Laptops, monitors, printers, multifunction devices, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, washing machines
Small appliances (blender, coffee pot, iron, hair dryer, small massager), electric stove, dehumidifier, microwave, monitor, laptop, desktop within 7 years of Beautiful Store
Unopened sanitary appliances (cleaners, air purifiers, humidifiers, food processors)
Unopened digital devices (printers, scanners, multifunction devices)
Korea Electronics Resource Circulation Mutual Cooperative (Nanum Phone) Used mobile phones, chargers, batteries