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Household batteries and power banks: how to dispose of it in Korea

Remove only batteries designed for safe user removal; do not force an embedded battery out of a device.

Separate collection

How to dispose of it

  1. Remove only batteries designed for safe user removal; do not force an embedded battery out of a device.
  2. Check the accepted items at a used-battery bin or a battery collection point identified by your municipality.
  3. Use the designated route instead of mixing batteries or power banks into general-waste bags or ordinary plastic and can recycling.

Before you put it out

  • A power bank is not merely a plastic case. Confirm that the collection point accepts that form of rechargeable battery.
  • For a swollen or damaged battery, tell the collection operator about its condition and obtain handling instructions before depositing it.

Sources & local guidance

Prepared by Pixelone, the developer of Korea Recycle Guide. Follow your municipality and building's current instructions when they differ from this general guide.

Guide reviewed: . This is not the source dataset's update date.

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