Returning Empty Bottles in Korea: Check the Deposit Mark First
AI-created editorial concepts by KEYWORD_WORLD. The bottles, tags and counter are fictional; consult the official examples linked below for real deposit marks. Before putting empty drink bottles in your recycling, check for a deposit-refund mark and an amount in won . Eligible bottles can go back to a retailer for a refund. Start with the marking on the bottle; its colour or shape alone will not tell you. Read the mark, then the amount COSMO’s official examples (IN KOREAN) distinguish reusable deposit bottles from ordinary glass bottles bearing a recycling mark. Keep those two groups separate. Empty jam jars, cosmetic containers and ordinary recycling bottles do not automatically earn a deposit. The English COSMO guide lists these amounts for eligible bottles. KRW means Korean won. Read the actual bottle’s refund amount, especially if it is old. Bottle capacity Deposit per eligible bottle Under 190 mL KRW 70 190 mL to under 400 mL KRW 100 400 mL to under 1,000 mL KRW 130 ...