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E-waste Collection and Recycling Programs of E-waste: Korea

Programs in Korea

  • Asan Recycling Center, the first comprehensive collection center for discarded electronic goods in Korea, began operations in 1998

  • Collection structure for e-waste set up for all regional logistics centers

  • A cumulative total of approximately 32,223 tonnes of valuable resources have been recovered at Asan Recycling Center (as of 2024).

  • Requirements for recycling-related partners established and implemented → EHS-related laws and regulations, supplier management, prohibition of illegal waste export

  • E-waste Phone Collection Program has been available since its launch in 2024, offering free courier pickup serve to make it easy for consumers to participate

Last updated June 27, 2025