When moving, how do you dispose of large items like a refrigerator or washing machine?

Large household items like refrigerators or washing machines fall under a separate 'bulky waste' category in Korea, requiring the resident to report the item to their district office or community center, often through an online portal, pay a disposal fee based on the item's size and type, and attach the resulting fee sticker before setting the item out for collection. This system exists because bulky items can't be processed through the regular volume-based bag system and need scheduled pickup.

Dumping an item in an alley or leaving it for a neighbor without notice is illegal fly-tipping and can bring fines if traced back to the discarder, since districts actively monitor for unauthorized bulky waste.

Secondhand apps like Karrot have become a popular workaround for bulky waste, since many people would rather give away a working appliance for free to a nearby neighbor than pay the disposal fee, turning trash day into an informal marketplace.