How to Make Money from Unused Furniture and Appliances

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Old fridge, washer, desk you don’t need? For appliances, use the official free pickup service; for furniture, report large waste to your local government.

Who this is for

• People moving or decluttering large appliances
• People deciding whether to sell or dispose of furniture

Step 1. Sell it first if it still works

• Take photos in good light and show any scratches honestly.
• Include model name, size and years of use.
• For large items, in-person deals are easier — plan how to move it.

Step 2. Free appliance pickup (1599-0903)

Based on the E-Circulation Governance official guide.

• From 1 item: fridges, washers, air conditioners, TVs/monitors 31″+, solar panels, larger electronics (sum of sides 150cm+ or 12kg+)
• 5 items or more: TVs/monitors 30″ or smaller, tablets, small/medium appliances (50–150cm or 1–12kg)
• Tiny items (wireless earbuds, electric toothbrushes) can go along with the above.
• Not accepted: disassembled/damaged items, interior items (lights, fish tanks), bed-type electric products, safes, signs, furniture, products mixed with gas/oil
• Apply on the official “폐가전 무상방문수거” website or call 1599-0903 (weekdays 08:00–18:00, lunch 12–13).
• Online booking happens after identity verification (official steps: consent → pickup info → items → basic info/verification → confirmation). Not available to under-14s.

Before pickup (official notes)

• Installed items (AC, wall TV, water purifier, built-ins) must be removed first.
• If a ladder truck is needed, move the item outside first.
• Someone must be home for indoor pickup.
• Remove food, trash and boxes from inside.
• Items can’t be returned after pickup.
• If left outside, attach a note: “1599-0903, pickup on [date]”.

Step 3. Furniture: local large-waste disposal

• Furniture isn’t covered by free appliance pickup.
• Report large household waste to your city/district and pay the fee. Per Gov24’s district service page (e.g., Gwanak-gu), you enter items and location, pay, then write the disposal number or attach the certificate.
• Fees and methods differ by district — check your own district’s guide.

Common mistakes

• Booking pickup without removing the AC
• Booking only 1–2 small appliances (need 5+)
• Booking furniture as appliance pickup
• Putting out large waste without reporting

Checklist

• ☐ Checked if it can be sold
• ☐ Item meets the pickup criteria
• ☐ Installed items removed
• ☐ Furniture reported to the district

If you decide to sell first, see our used item pricing guide.

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