Some people in the United States make a hobby of Thrift Store, or Second Hand Store, shopping. Here is a list of places you can donate to, or shop. Please note: You must have a guest pass and accompany someone with base access to shop at Second Hand Rose which is located on the Army Base.
THRIFT STORE SHOPPING:
- Marketplace - Supporting Spouses also have access to this - YISS staff and families buy, sell and give away things here.
- Goodwill Store in the basement of the Global Village Center in Itaewon.
- The Beautiful Store has several locations throughout Korea. You can search on KakaoMaps or Naver Maps.
- Second Hand Rose Thrift Store is located on the U.S. military base of Dragon Hill (Yongsan). You must have base access in order to shop here.
DONATE OR DISPOSE OF:
- How to Dispose of Expired Medicine in Korea. Pharmacies, Health Centers and now, even Post Boxes! (Instagram link) https://www.instagram.com/p/
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- Goodwill Store Donation Bin at Global Village Center Itaewon - See website at https://www.itaewongvc.com/post/goodwill-store-donation-bin or see attachment.
- Second Hand Rose Thrift Store (U.S. Base Store, pick up only) - Text or Kakao Kat at 010-8353-6232
- Beautiful Store (Arumdown Gagae 아름다운가게): Drop off or Pick Up (if 3 or more boxes). Website has a guide for what they will accept for donations. Donations are tax deductible.
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Black 'Covering' bags and what is done with the contents - (Instagram link) https://www.instagram.com/p/
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- Gu office or regular garbage disposal:
Oversized Waste Disposal Options
Offline: visiting Gu office or community service center* to obtain a disposal ticket.
Make sure to take pictures of oversized waste items for descriptions, and measure the size of items for the officer to find out the exact disposal fee.
*For Gugi residents, there isn't a community service center in the close area.
Online:
Yongsan-Gu official webpage for oversized waste disposal
Provide information including address, and select disposing items
Pay disposal fee with debit or credit card
Print out the ticket
Put the ticket on the oversized waste and leave it outside
Jongno-Gu official webpage for oversized waste disposal
Go through the mobile verification for requesting a service
Provide information including address and select disposing items
Pay disposal fee with debit or credit card
Print out the ticket
Put the ticket on the oversized waste and leave it outside
Common Disposal Items
Suitcases: when you purchase ticket(s) online, search 가방류(캐리어)
Dishes, Cups and Knives: purchase a special disposal bag* called "특수 생활폐기물용 종량제봉투". This can be purchased in some selected stores only. For Yongsan-Gu residents, please visit a store in the Yongsan-Gu office building, located in the basement(B1) : https://goo.gl/maps/CREDKi4qpTADampDA
*20 Liter bags cost around 2,000won and 50 Liter bags cost around 5,000won. If you are disposing of knives, please wrap them in a box, so no one is hurt while the item is picked up.
Pots and Pans: most parts other than handles can be disposed of as recycling items. Disassemble and dispose separately.
- Pillows and Blankets: purchase large Gu-official white regular disposal bags to dispose of pillows and blankets. If they are too big, purchase a ticket online or in person at a Gu office or community service center.
SHOPPING OR THRIFTING