{"content_id":"2xuonma3kx","slug":"free-appliance-collection-kimchi-refrigerator-reservation","locale":"en","schema_type":"HowTo","category":"how_to","category_name":"How-to","title":"Kimchi Refrigerator: Free Home Pickup for One Unit","summary":"You can request free pickup for just one kimchi refrigerator. Find out the official booking steps, how to check schedules by area, and the conditions for removing built-in units and carrying appliances on stairs.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"Injoys Editorial Team","url":"https://injoys.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["Check whether the kimchi refrigerator is fixed in place and the route for moving it out of your home.","Check the official website for pickup availability and schedules in your area.","Agree to the use of your personal information, then enter the pickup details and items to be collected.","Enter your basic information, complete identity verification, then review your booking confirmation.","Empty the refrigerator before pickup and arrange to be present if it will be collected from inside your home."],"content_markdown":"You can request free home pickup of discarded appliances **even if you have just 1 kimchi refrigerator**. Fixed appliances must be detached before pickup. Have your address and contact details ready, then make a reservation through the official website or by calling 1599-0903. No separate application deadline is listed.\n\nThe quantity and operating-hour requirements come from the undated User Guide on the E-순환거버넌스 website.\n\n## Conditions for Picking Up a Kimchi Refrigerator on Its Own\n\nA kimchi refrigerator is in the refrigerator category and qualifies for pickup on its own. You do not need to gather other appliances to request pickup. Kimchi refrigerators are listed in the operator’s [eligible items guide](https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/cnts/selectContents.do?cntnts_id=A1000005).\n\nE-순환거버넌스 runs a service that visits homes to collect discarded appliances. You can use it without creating an account. There is no pickup fee. You can check how the service works in the [service overview](https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/cnts/information.do).\n\n### Conditions at a Glance\n\nEven if you meet the quantity requirement, you also need to check the appliance’s condition and how it can be moved.\n\n| What you want to put out | Assessment and preparation |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1 kimchi refrigerator | You can request pickup on its own |\n| Appliance that does not work but is intact | Eligible for pickup whether it works or not |\n| Built-in appliance fixed to a cabinet | Must be detached in advance so it is ready for pickup |\n| Large refrigerator that can only be moved via stairs | Must be put outside the building or on a ground floor with no stairs |\n| Appliance whose original form has been damaged by dismantling or cutting | Not eligible for pickup |\n| Refrigerator door only | Individual parts cannot be picked up on their own |\n\nNot working and being damaged are different criteria. An appliance is not excluded simply because it does not work. An appliance with only parts remaining, or one that has been dismantled, needs to be assessed separately. The criteria for different conditions are in the [official FAQ](https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/faq/selectPageListFaq.do).\n\n## How to Apply on the Official Website\n\nApply through “Free Home Pickup Request” on the official website. The reservation process follows the steps below. Children under 14 cannot use the online service.\n\n1. Review the consent to use your personal information. Read the purpose of collection and the required fields before continuing.\n2. Enter the pickup details. Use the actual location where the appliance will be put out.\n3. Enter the appliances for pickup. Check any other appliances you plan to put out with the kimchi refrigerator.\n4. Enter your basic details and verify your identity. Have your name, mobile phone number and address ready.\n5. Check the reservation confirmation and completion screen. Keep your reservation number so you can look it up later.\n\nYou can see the steps on the [official reservation page](https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/reserve/reserve.do). Do not assume the reservation is complete just because you have entered your personal information. Check the final completion screen.\n\n## Pickup Days by Area and Phone Support Hours\n\nThe days pickup vehicles operate are not necessarily the days pickup is available where you live. The service operates nationwide, but you need to check the schedule for your area separately. The application page does not show a common deadline.\n\n1. Open “Reservation Lookup” on the website.\n2. Under “Check Areas Available for Reservation,” select your province or city, district or county, and neighborhood.\n3. Check the results and the dates available to select during the reservation process.\n4. If your area is not listed, call 1599-0903.\n\nDo not assume pickup is unavailable simply because your area is not listed. The official lookup page directs you to contact customer support. Use [Check Areas Available for Reservation](https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/reserve/searchReserveLocation.do) to check your address.\n\n| Category | Operating hours and days |\n| --- | --- |\n| Phone support | Monday through Friday, 08:00~18:00 |\n| Phone support lunch break | 12:00~13:00 |\n| Phone support closed | Saturday and Sunday, public holidays and substitute holidays, Labor Day, etc. |\n| Pickup vehicles operate | Monday through Saturday; available days vary by area |\n| Pickup vehicles do not operate | Sunday, public holidays and substitute holidays, Labor Day, etc. |\n\nEven if vehicles operate on Saturday, that does not mean Saturday pickup is available in your area. Closures for public holidays include New Year’s Day and the Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays. Check the operating details in the [User Guide](https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/cnts/userGuide.do).\n\n## The Difference Between Detaching a Built-In Appliance and Dismantling It\n\nA built-in appliance must be detached from its installation so it is ready for pickup. Do not assume the pickup team will detach it on site. Dismantling or cutting the appliance may count as damage to its original form.\n\nCheck what removal work is needed based on how the appliance is installed. For a custom-made appliance, describe the model and installation setup to the call center first. If you hire a separate contractor to remove it, confirm the scope of work and cost with that contractor.\n\n| Category | What to check |\n| --- | --- |\n| Releasing the installation fixings | Whether the appliance can be separated from where it is installed and moved |\n| Dismantling the appliance itself | Whether taking apart the body or components will damage its original form |\n| Clearing a route out | Whether the appliance can be moved through the elevator and entrance |\n\nIf using an elevator is difficult, discuss where to put the appliance out first. The official FAQ restricts moving large appliances via stairs. Check how the appliance can be moved before trying to move a heavy appliance yourself.\n\n## What to Prepare on Pickup Day\n\nRemove food and trash from inside the kimchi refrigerator before putting it out. You must be present for pickup inside your home. Pickup from an unoccupied home is not available.\n\n\u003e You must be present for pickup inside your home. (Pickup from an unoccupied home is not available.)\n\nSource: Notes for E-순환거버넌스’s “Free Home Pickup Request.”\n\n1. Remove the kimchi and other food. Set aside any kimchi containers you will keep using.\n2. Remove trash and packaging from inside the appliance.\n3. Check that any fixed appliance has been detached.\n4. Arrange to be present if the appliance will be picked up inside your home.\n5. If you put the appliance outside the building, attach a note saying it is scheduled for pickup.\n\nThe official guidance recommends writing the contact number 1599-0903 and the scheduled pickup month and day on the note. Pickup from outside your door can be arranged at a resident’s request. Collected appliances are not returned, so check one last time for anything left inside.\n\n## How to Coordinate Delivery of a Replacement with Pickup\n\nCheck the delivery date for your new kimchi refrigerator and the pickup date for the old one separately. The steps below are an example of how to prepare for detaching the old appliance and emptying it. They are not a separate schedule required by the operator.\n\n1. First, check the pickup dates available where you live.\n2. Check the new appliance’s delivery date and when the old one can be detached.\n3. Decide where to move the food when you empty the old appliance.\n4. Book pickup for a date when you can have the appliance detached and be present.\n\nIf delivery and pickup fall on different days, you will also need space to keep the old appliance. If the old appliance is going to be dismantled during installation of the new one, ask about pickup first. It is best to confirm whether it can be collected before deciding what work to have done.\n\n## Common Mistakes and Other Items to Put Out\n\nDo not apply the “5 small appliances” rule to a kimchi refrigerator. A kimchi refrigerator qualifies for pickup on its own. Check any small appliances you want to put out with it separately on the reservation page.\n\n| Common misconception | What to check |\n| --- | --- |\n| You must gather 5 appliances before you can apply | Refrigerators qualify from 1 appliance |\n| Small appliances qualify on their own regardless of size | Items in the multiple-item category require at least 5 |\n| Very small appliances can be requested on their own | Additional items must be put out with an appliance in the single-item or multiple-item category |\n| Furniture can be picked up with appliances | Furniture such as wardrobes, desks and chairs is excluded |\n| Booking pickup for an installed appliance includes detaching it | Fixed appliances must be detached in advance |\n\nThe current User Guide classifies some electronic appliances by size and weight. Do not classify an appliance you want to put out based on its name alone. Ask your local community service center how to dispose of items excluded from pickup.\n\n## Changing or Canceling a Reservation\n\nIf you cannot prepare for your booked date, change or cancel the reservation. Enter your contact details and reservation number under “View/Cancel Reservation” on the website. If you do not know the number, use the reservation number lookup on the same page.\n\n1. Check your booking under [View/Cancel Reservation](https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/reserve/searchReserve.do).\n2. Request a change through the website or by calling 1599-0903.\n3. If vehicle assignments have been finalized the day before pickup, contact the call center or pickup manager.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eYou can request free home pickup of discarded appliances \u003cstrong\u003eeven if you have just 1 kimchi refrigerator\u003c/strong\u003e. Fixed appliances must be detached before pickup. Have your address and contact details ready, then make a reservation through the official website or by calling 1599-0903. No separate application deadline is listed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quantity and operating-hour requirements come from the undated User Guide on the E-순환거버넌스 website.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#conditions-for-picking-up-a-kimchi-refrigerator-on-its-own\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"conditions-for-picking-up-a-kimchi-refrigerator-on-its-own\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eConditions for Picking Up a Kimchi Refrigerator on Its Own\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA kimchi refrigerator is in the refrigerator category and qualifies for pickup on its own. You do not need to gather other appliances to request pickup. Kimchi refrigerators are listed in the operator’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/cnts/selectContents.do?cntnts_id=A1000005\"\u003eeligible items guide\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE-순환거버넌스 runs a service that visits homes to collect discarded appliances. You can use it without creating an account. There is no pickup fee. You can check how the service works in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/cnts/information.do\"\u003eservice overview\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#conditions-at-a-glance\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"conditions-at-a-glance\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eConditions at a Glance\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if you meet the quantity requirement, you also need to check the appliance’s condition and how it can be moved.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you want to put out\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssessment and preparation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What you want to put out\"\u003e1 kimchi refrigerator\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Assessment and preparation\"\u003eYou can request pickup on its own\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What you want to put out\"\u003eAppliance that does not work but is intact\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Assessment and preparation\"\u003eEligible for pickup whether it works or not\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What you want to put out\"\u003eBuilt-in appliance fixed to a cabinet\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Assessment and preparation\"\u003eMust be detached in advance so it is ready for pickup\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What you want to put out\"\u003eLarge refrigerator that can only be moved via stairs\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Assessment and preparation\"\u003eMust be put outside the building or on a ground floor with no stairs\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What you want to put out\"\u003eAppliance whose original form has been damaged by dismantling or cutting\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Assessment and preparation\"\u003eNot eligible for pickup\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What you want to put out\"\u003eRefrigerator door only\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Assessment and preparation\"\u003eIndividual parts cannot be picked up on their own\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot working and being damaged are different criteria. An appliance is not excluded simply because it does not work. An appliance with only parts remaining, or one that has been dismantled, needs to be assessed separately. The criteria for different conditions are in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/faq/selectPageListFaq.do\"\u003eofficial FAQ\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-apply-on-the-official-website\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-apply-on-the-official-website\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to Apply on the Official Website\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply through “Free Home Pickup Request” on the official website. The reservation process follows the steps below. Children under 14 cannot use the online service.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the consent to use your personal information. Read the purpose of collection and the required fields before continuing.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the pickup details. Use the actual location where the appliance will be put out.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the appliances for pickup. Check any other appliances you plan to put out with the kimchi refrigerator.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter your basic details and verify your identity. Have your name, mobile phone number and address ready.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the reservation confirmation and completion screen. Keep your reservation number so you can look it up later.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see the steps on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/reserve/reserve.do\"\u003eofficial reservation page\u003c/a\u003e. Do not assume the reservation is complete just because you have entered your personal information. Check the final completion screen.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#pickup-days-by-area-and-phone-support-hours\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"pickup-days-by-area-and-phone-support-hours\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003ePickup Days by Area and Phone Support Hours\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe days pickup vehicles operate are not necessarily the days pickup is available where you live. The service operates nationwide, but you need to check the schedule for your area separately. The application page does not show a common deadline.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen “Reservation Lookup” on the website.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder “Check Areas Available for Reservation,” select your province or city, district or county, and neighborhood.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the results and the dates available to select during the reservation process.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your area is not listed, call 1599-0903.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not assume pickup is unavailable simply because your area is not listed. The official lookup page directs you to contact customer support. Use \u003ca href=\"https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/reserve/searchReserveLocation.do\"\u003eCheck Areas Available for Reservation\u003c/a\u003e to check your address.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating hours and days\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003ePhone support\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Operating hours and days\"\u003eMonday through Friday, 08:00~18:00\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003ePhone support lunch break\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Operating hours and days\"\u003e12:00~13:00\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003ePhone support closed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Operating hours and days\"\u003eSaturday and Sunday, public holidays and substitute holidays, Labor Day, etc.\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003ePickup vehicles operate\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Operating hours and days\"\u003eMonday through Saturday; available days vary by area\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003ePickup vehicles do not operate\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Operating hours and days\"\u003eSunday, public holidays and substitute holidays, Labor Day, etc.\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if vehicles operate on Saturday, that does not mean Saturday pickup is available in your area. Closures for public holidays include New Year’s Day and the Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays. Check the operating details in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/cnts/userGuide.do\"\u003eUser Guide\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#the-difference-between-detaching-a-built-in-appliance-and-dismantling-it\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"the-difference-between-detaching-a-built-in-appliance-and-dismantling-it\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eThe Difference Between Detaching a Built-In Appliance and Dismantling It\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA built-in appliance must be detached from its installation so it is ready for pickup. Do not assume the pickup team will detach it on site. Dismantling or cutting the appliance may count as damage to its original form.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck what removal work is needed based on how the appliance is installed. For a custom-made appliance, describe the model and installation setup to the call center first. If you hire a separate contractor to remove it, confirm the scope of work and cost with that contractor.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eReleasing the installation fixings\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eWhether the appliance can be separated from where it is installed and moved\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eDismantling the appliance itself\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eWhether taking apart the body or components will damage its original form\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eClearing a route out\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eWhether the appliance can be moved through the elevator and entrance\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf using an elevator is difficult, discuss where to put the appliance out first. The official FAQ restricts moving large appliances via stairs. Check how the appliance can be moved before trying to move a heavy appliance yourself.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-to-prepare-on-pickup-day\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-to-prepare-on-pickup-day\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat to Prepare on Pickup Day\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove food and trash from inside the kimchi refrigerator before putting it out. You must be present for pickup inside your home. Pickup from an unoccupied home is not available.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must be present for pickup inside your home. (Pickup from an unoccupied home is not available.)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: Notes for E-순환거버넌스’s “Free Home Pickup Request.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the kimchi and other food. Set aside any kimchi containers you will keep using.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove trash and packaging from inside the appliance.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that any fixed appliance has been detached.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrange to be present if the appliance will be picked up inside your home.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you put the appliance outside the building, attach a note saying it is scheduled for pickup.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official guidance recommends writing the contact number 1599-0903 and the scheduled pickup month and day on the note. Pickup from outside your door can be arranged at a resident’s request. Collected appliances are not returned, so check one last time for anything left inside.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-coordinate-delivery-of-a-replacement-with-pickup\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-coordinate-delivery-of-a-replacement-with-pickup\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to Coordinate Delivery of a Replacement with Pickup\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the delivery date for your new kimchi refrigerator and the pickup date for the old one separately. The steps below are an example of how to prepare for detaching the old appliance and emptying it. They are not a separate schedule required by the operator.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst, check the pickup dates available where you live.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the new appliance’s delivery date and when the old one can be detached.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecide where to move the food when you empty the old appliance.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook pickup for a date when you can have the appliance detached and be present.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf delivery and pickup fall on different days, you will also need space to keep the old appliance. If the old appliance is going to be dismantled during installation of the new one, ask about pickup first. It is best to confirm whether it can be collected before deciding what work to have done.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#common-mistakes-and-other-items-to-put-out\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"common-mistakes-and-other-items-to-put-out\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCommon Mistakes and Other Items to Put Out\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not apply the “5 small appliances” rule to a kimchi refrigerator. A kimchi refrigerator qualifies for pickup on its own. Check any small appliances you want to put out with it separately on the reservation page.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon misconception\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common misconception\"\u003eYou must gather 5 appliances before you can apply\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eRefrigerators qualify from 1 appliance\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common misconception\"\u003eSmall appliances qualify on their own regardless of size\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eItems in the multiple-item category require at least 5\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common misconception\"\u003eVery small appliances can be requested on their own\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eAdditional items must be put out with an appliance in the single-item or multiple-item category\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common misconception\"\u003eFurniture can be picked up with appliances\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eFurniture such as wardrobes, desks and chairs is excluded\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common misconception\"\u003eBooking pickup for an installed appliance includes detaching it\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eFixed appliances must be detached in advance\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current User Guide classifies some electronic appliances by size and weight. Do not classify an appliance you want to put out based on its name alone. Ask your local community service center how to dispose of items excluded from pickup.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#changing-or-canceling-a-reservation\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"changing-or-canceling-a-reservation\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eChanging or Canceling a Reservation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you cannot prepare for your booked date, change or cancel the reservation. Enter your contact details and reservation number under “View/Cancel Reservation” on the website. If you do not know the number, use the reservation number lookup on the same page.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck your booking under \u003ca href=\"https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/reserve/searchReserve.do\"\u003eView/Cancel Reservation\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequest a change through the website or by calling 1599-0903.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf vehicle assignments have been finalized the day before pickup, contact the call center or pickup manager.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n","tags":["Household essentials","Food storage","Old appliance collection"],"faqs":[{"question":"Can I request pickup if I only have one kimchi refrigerator?","answer":"Yes. Kimchi refrigerators qualify for individual pickup as refrigerators. You do not need to gather other appliances."},{"question":"Will you pick up a broken kimchi refrigerator?","answer":"It can be collected whether it works or not. However, appliances whose original form has been damaged by disassembly or cutting are excluded."},{"question":"Will you also uninstall a built-in kimchi refrigerator?","answer":"Permanently installed appliances must be uninstalled before pickup. Prepare the appliance so it can be moved. If it is part of a custom-built structure, first check with the call center whether it can be collected."},{"question":"Will you pick it up from a home without an elevator?","answer":"The official FAQ restricts carrying large appliances on stairs. The appliance must be placed outside the building or on a first floor with no stairs for it to be collected. Check how to move it before booking."},{"question":"Can I request pickup while I am away from home?","answer":"The applicant must be present for pickup inside the home. Pickup from an empty home is not available. If you want doorstep pickup, arrange the pickup location in advance."},{"question":"Will you pick it up if kimchi or other food is still inside?","answer":"Remove all food and trash from the appliance before putting it out for pickup. Also take out any storage containers you plan to keep using."},{"question":"Can I book by phone on Saturday?","answer":"Phone support is not available on Saturdays. Saturday pickup vehicle operations and phone support hours are separate. Apply online through the official booking page."},{"question":"Is there a separate booking deadline for kimchi-making season?","answer":"The official booking page we checked does not list a general deadline for kimchi-making season. Check which pickup dates are available in your area."},{"question":"Can I get my kimchi refrigerator back after it has been collected?","answer":"It cannot be returned after pickup. Before putting it out for pickup, check that no items remain inside."},{"question":"Where can I get a pickup confirmation certificate?","answer":"You can use the issuance menu in the pickup completion AlimTalk message. On the website, go to ‘Reservation Lookup \u003e Issue Pickup Confirmation Certificate’."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/reserve/reserve.do","title":"E-순환거버넌스 Free Home Pickup Application: Booking Steps and Guidelines for Putting Items Out","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/cnts/userGuide.do","title":"E-순환거버넌스 User Guide: Operating Hours and Collection Criteria","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/faq/selectPageListFaq.do","title":"E-순환거버넌스 FAQ: Carrying Items on Stairs, Broken Products, Removal, and Changing Reservations","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/cnts/selectContents.do?cntnts_id=A1000005","title":"E-순환거버넌스 Items Accepted and Collection Criteria: Single-Item Pickup of Kimchi Refrigerators","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/cnts/information.do","title":"E-순환거버넌스 Program Overview: How Free Home Pickup Works","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/reserve/searchReserveLocation.do","title":"Check Areas Where E-순환거버넌스 Reservations Are Available","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.15990903.or.kr/portal/reserve/searchReserve.do","title":"View and Cancel E-순환거버넌스 Reservations","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":1881,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjkwNjYsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--dea9f381f01605c3787409a9a4a23ccd8ec5d076/ai-08d9362c.webp","is_representative":true,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"빈 김치냉장고 옆에 주민이 서 있고, 열린 현관 앞에 손수레를 든 수거 직원이 있다.","caption":"수거 전에 내부를 비우고 집 안 수거에 동행할 일정을 준비하세요.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A resident stands beside an empty, open kimchi refrigerator as a collection worker arrives with a hand truck.","caption":"Empty the appliance before collection and arrange to be present for 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a recolha, verifique o percurso de saída e as condições para o transporte pelas escadas.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"公寓入口旁放著一台泡菜冰箱，一名穿外套、圍圍巾的女子站在旁邊，室內可見樓梯。","caption":"預約回收前，請確認搬出住處的路線及樓梯搬運條件。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Eine Frau mit Mantel und Schal steht neben einem Kimchi-Kühlschrank am Hauseingang; dahinter ist eine Treppe zu sehen.","caption":"Prüfen Sie vor der Abholbuchung den Weg nach draußen und die Bedingungen für den Transport über Treppen.","description":null}}}],"published_at":"2026-10-17T04:52:51+09:00","updated_at":"2026-10-17T04:52:51+09:00","license":"cc_by","translation_status":"reviewed","available_locales":["ko","en","ja","es"],"data_locales":["ko","en","ja","es","id","pt","zh-hant","de"],"url":"https://injoys.com/en/articles/free-appliance-collection-kimchi-refrigerator-reservation"}