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Yogurt bottles and plastic food containers: how to dispose of it in Korea

Empty remaining food and remove residue from the inside and rim.

Plastic packaging

How to dispose of it

  1. Empty remaining food and remove residue from the inside and rim.
  2. Rinse the container, then separate foil lids, film seals and other materials from the body.
  3. Check the plastic material and the collection-point label before placing it in the appropriate bin.

Before you put it out

  • Do not mix containers with food or grease that cannot be removed into clean recycling; check municipal disposal instructions.
  • A clear food box or fruit tray does not automatically belong with clear PET water and drink bottles.

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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