The Korea Electronics Resource Circulation Mutual Aid Association is operating a new collection system called ‘Free Door-to-door Collection of Wasted Appliances’ so that people can more easily dispose of their waste home appliances with a single appointment. As for the free door-to-door collection operation process for waste home appliances, a collection and transport system is established to enable free door-to-door collection when local governments and the Korea Electronics Resource Circulation Mutual Aid Association collect emission information from customers through a consignment treatment contract for waste home appliances. Let’s learn more about how to apply for free on-site collection of waste home appliances and items to be collected.
How to use and operating hours
Free door-to-door collection of waste home appliances is a service in which a collection driver visits the home and collects heavy waste home appliances without having to pay a separate subscription or fee, and without having to transport them to a designated place. Reservations can be made through various methods such as the Internet, mobile phone, or call center at 1599-0903. 폐가전 무료수거
Go to: homepage of waste home collection reservation system 좋은뉴스
Call center operating hours are from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays (Mon-Fri), and are closed on weekends and public holidays, New Year’s Day (January 1), Labor Day (May 1), and Lunar New Year’s/Chuseok holidays. Collection vehicles operate on weekdays and Saturdays, and are closed on Sundays and public holidays, New Year’s Day (January 1), Labor Day (May 1), and Lunar New Year’s/Chuseok holidays. The day the collection vehicle visits and collects differs depending on the region, so be sure to check.
Collection Items and Collection Criteria
As for the collection method, the discharge items reserved by the residents are collected by visiting the house, and upon request of the residents, collection at the front door or in the yard is also possible. Items and criteria that can be collected are as follows.
▶ Single collectible item
item details
Refrigerators for home use, businesses, freezers, kimchi refrigerators, showcases, etc.
General washing machine, drum washing machine, dehydrator, etc.
Air conditioner indoor unit, outdoor unit, all-in-one, etc.
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General Electric Appliances Electric ovens, vending machines, treadmills, dish dryers, dishwashers, copiers, water purifiers, hot and cold water purifiers, air purifiers, microwave ovens, and dehumidifiers
▶ Set items
detailed item
Audio set (telephone)・Desktop PC set (body + monitor)
▶ Large amount of emission items (*5 or more emission items based on quantity)
detailed item
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 ㆍ Coffee maker ㆍ Hair dryer ㆍ Blender (juicer) ㆍ Electric fan ㆍ Water heater ㆍ Wired/wireless router ㆍ Electric iron ㆍ Electric massager (excluding massage chairs) ㆍ Electric frying pan ㆍ Foot bath ㆍ Toaster ㆍ Computer body ㆍ Monitor ㆍ Laptop ㆍ Navigation ㆍ Facsimile ㆍ Mobile phone, audio body, audio speaker, audio portable, printer
▶ Note
ㆍInstalled (fixed) products such as air conditioners, wall-mounted TVs, beam projectors, wired/wireless routers, surveillance cameras, etc. must be removed before using the service to be collected (cannot be collected if not removed)
ㆍAt the time of collection of items subject to on-site collection, additional collection of large-volume items is possible
ㆍWhen requesting collection of printers, copiers, and facsimiles, take measures to prevent ink/toner from leaking out and then dispose of them
ㆍProducts that cannot be collected by manpower must be put in a condition that can be collected by residents.
Example) When collection is impossible without a ladder truck or crane, when collection is possible only by disassembling the product, when the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is installed in a dangerous place
▶ Items that cannot be collected
Home Appliances Products with original damage (refrigerator coolers, washing machine motor damage, disassembled products that are not intact, etc.)
ㆍCustom-made large products (built-in, refrigerated, frozen warehouse, etc.)
ㆍMassage chair among electric massagers
ㆍWhen requesting less than 5 optional items (small home appliances)
Other than home appliances ㆍAbandoned furniture (wardrobe, desk, chair, etc.)
ㆍExercise equipment excluding treadmills
ㆍMusical instruments (piano, electronic piano, etc.)
ㆍElectric mats (electric mats, jade mats, hot water mats, etc.)
ㆍMedical equipment (massage device, steamer, etc.)
ㆍOther products that do not use electricity (gas range, etc.)
※ Items that cannot be collected must be disposed of after contacting the local government, such as the local community center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I want to cancel my collection reservation.
A : You can cancel the collection reservation through the main phone (1599-0903) or the Internet (www.15990903.or.kr). In addition, for later reception, you can make a reservation for collection by phone or online.
Q : How should I dispose of less than 5 small waste home appliances?
A : If you have less than 5 small waste home appliances, you can contact the local community service center for disposal.
Q: If I applied online, is the visit date specified?
A: The visit date is designated after 6:00 pm the day before the desired discharge date entered by the customer, and the visiting driver’s personal information is sent via text message.
Q: Do I have to dispose of waste home appliances outside?
A : In principle, this business visits the customer’s house and collects it. However, if the customer wishes to dispose of it outside the house or does not want to visit the house to collect it, waste home appliances are collected outside the house. In addition, since we do not use equipment such as ladder trucks and collect products by human labor, if it is difficult to collect products after checking the on-site situation, we provide separate guidance.
Q : Can waste furniture be collected?
A: This business is a business that collects waste home appliances (refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, TVs, etc.), and furniture is difficult to collect. If you wish to dispose of waste furniture, please contact the local community service center.
By implementing the free home appliance collection service, we can expect greenhouse gas reduction effects by blocking illegal disposal of waste appliances in advance. The average amount of refrigerant contained in waste refrigerators and air conditioners is 120g, and if released into the atmosphere without proper treatment, it has a great adverse effect on global warming. Also, since there is no charge for disposing of waste home appliances, please make sure to use the service when disposing of used appliances.