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     * Place all tied, full trash bags here for collection.     * Place all tied, full trash bags here for collection.
   * 🛍️ **Where to Find Trash Bags**    * 🛍️ **Where to Find Trash Bags** 
-    * New plastic bags are stored in the **bench-style storage on the stairs between the 2nd and 3rd floor**. +    * New plastic bags are stored in the **bench-style storage on the stairs between the 2nd and 3rd floor**. (If you need a new trash bag, please take one from here.)
-    * If you need a new trash bag, please take one from here.+
     * Two types :     * Two types :
       * **Official Trash Bag** (which can be white with blue lettering or pink) - General wastes       * **Official Trash Bag** (which can be white with blue lettering or pink) - General wastes
-      * **Transparent(or white) Bag** - Recycling     +      * **Transparent(or white) Bag** - Recycling 
 +    * Two sizes : 30L, 60L     
  
  
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 ===== 🗑️ Types of Trash Bins and Bags ===== ===== 🗑️ Types of Trash Bins and Bags =====
  
-### Indoor Bins+^  Indoor (2 * 30L)  ^^  Outdoor (4 * 60L)  ^^ 
 +^  Kitchen  ^  Toilet (R)  ^  Black  ^  //Beige//  ^ 
 +|  **Not** For Recyclables  |||  //**Recylables**//  | 
  
-#### **Kitchen Bin** 🍽️ 
  
-- **Size**: Small. +  * **Kitchen Bin** (30-Litter) 🍽️ 
-- **Bag**: **30-liter transparent or white plastic bag**. +    * **For small cooking waste only**, like food wrappers or small scraps. 
-- **Use**: +    * **Not for recyclables** or large trash items. 
-  - **For small cooking waste only**, like food wrappers or small scraps. +    * **Recyclables** should go directly into the **beige outdoor bins**. 
-  - **Not for recyclables** or large trash items. +    * **Large trash items** (e.g., plastic containers, boxes) should go into the   
-- **Important**: +  * **R Sector Toilet Bin** (30-Litter) 🚻 
-  - **Recyclables** should go directly into the **beige outdoor bins**. +    * **Use**: Collect restroom waste. 
-  - **Large trash items** (e.g., plastic containers, boxes) should go into the **black outdoor bin**.+  * **Outdoor Bins (at the Entrance Door) ** 
 +    * **3 Beige Bins** ♻️ 
 +      - **Bag**: **60-liter transparent or white plastic bags**. 
 +      - **Use**: For **recyclable materials**. 
 +      - **Action**: Place all recyclables directly into these bins. 
 +    * **1 Black Bin** 🗑️ 
 +      - **Bag**: **60-liter plastic bag**. 
 +      - **Use**: For **non-recyclable trash**. 
 +      - **Action**: Place large non-recyclable items here.
  
-#### **R Sector Toilet Bin** 🚻+===== 🔄 How to Handle Trash =====
  
-- **Bag**: **30-liter transparent or white plastic bag**. +==== 1. Recyclable Trash ♻️ ====
-- **Use**: Collect restroom waste.+
  
-### Outdoor Bins (at the Entrance Door)+  - **What Goes Here**: Paper, plastic bottles, cans, glass, and other recyclables. 
 +  - **Where to Put It**: 
 +    - **Directly into the beige outdoor bins**. 
 +    - **Use the 60-liter transparent or white plastic bags** provided. 
 +  - **Note**: 
 +    - Do **not** use the small kitchen bin for recyclables. 
 +    - Flatten boxes and bottles to save space.
  
-#### **3 Beige Bins** ♻️+==== 2. Non-Recyclable Trash 🗑️ ====
  
-- **Bag**: **60-liter transparent or white plastic bags**. +  - **Initial Collection**: 
-- **Use**: For **recyclable materials**. +    - Use the **black outdoor bin** lined with a **60-liter plastic bag**. 
-- **Action**: Place all recyclables directly into these bins.+    - Place large non-recyclable items here. 
 +  - **Transfer**: 
 +    - When the black bin is full, transfer the trash into an **Official Trash Bag**. 
 +      - **What Is It**: Special government-issued bags required for non-recyclable trash. 
 +      - **Appearance**: May be **white with blue lettering** or **pink**. 
 +      - **Name in Korean**: **"종량제 봉투"** (pronounced **"Jong-nyang-je Bong-tu"**). 
 +      - **Purchase**: Available at supermarkets or convenience stores. 
 +  - **Disposal**: 
 +    - When the **Official Trash Bag** is full, tie it securely. 
 +    - Take it to the designated area **near the parking lot by the utility pole**.
  
-#### **1 Black Bin** 🗑️ 
  
-- **Bag**: **60-liter plastic bag**. +==== 3. Food Waste 🍎 ==== 
-- **Use**: For **non-recyclable trash**. +
-- **Action**: Place large non-recyclable items here.+
  
---- +  - **Kitchen Sink Disposal Unit**: 
- +    * **How to Use**: 
-===== 🔄 How to Handle Trash ===== +      - **Open the Tap Water**. 
- +      - **Power On the Disposal**: 
-### 1. **Recyclable Trash** ♻️ +        - **Power Button Location**: On the **top right side of the sink**. 
- +        - Press the button to start the disposal unit. 
-- **What Goes Here**: Paper, plastic bottles, cans, glass, and other recyclables. +      - **Dispose of Food Waste**: 
-- **Where to Put It**: +        - Place food scraps into the sink while the disposal is running. 
-  - **Directly into the beige outdoor bins**. +        - **Eggshells**: **Please use the food disposal unit for eggshells as well**. 
-  - **Use the 60-liter transparent or white plastic bags** provided. +        - **Do Not** put non-food items or hard objects into the disposal. 
-- **Note**: +      - **Turn Off**: 
-  - Do **not** use the small kitchen bin for recyclables. +        - When finished, **turn off the disposal unit and the tap water together**.
-  - Flatten boxes and bottles to save space. +
- +
-### 2. **Non-Recyclable Trash** 🗑️ +
- +
-- **Initial Collection**: +
-  - Use the **black outdoor bin** lined with a **60-liter plastic bag**. +
-  - Place large non-recyclable items here. +
-- **Transfer**: +
-  - When the black bin is full, transfer the trash into an **Official Trash Bag**. +
-    - **What Is It**: Special government-issued bags required for non-recyclable trash. +
-    - **Appearance**: May be **white with blue lettering** or **pink**. +
-    - **Name in Korean**: **"종량제 봉투"** (pronounced **"Jong-nyang-je Bong-tu"**). +
-    - **Purchase**: Available at supermarkets or convenience stores. +
-- **Disposal**: +
-  - When the **Official Trash Bag** is full, tie it securely. +
-  - Take it to the designated area **near the parking lot by the utility pole**. +
- +
-### 3. **Food Waste** 🍎 +
- +
-- **Kitchen Sink Disposal Unit**: +
-  - **How to Use**: +
-    1. **Open the Tap Water**. +
-    2. **Power On the Disposal**: +
-       - **Power Button Location**: On the **top right side of the sink**. +
-       - Press the button to start the disposal unit. +
-    3. **Dispose of Food Waste**: +
-       - Place food scraps into the sink while the disposal is running. +
-       - **Eggshells**: **Please use the food disposal unit for eggshells as well**. +
-       - **Do Not** put non-food items or hard objects into the disposal. +
-    4. **Turn Off**: +
-       - When finished, **turn off the disposal unit and the tap water together**.+
   - **Important**:   - **Important**:
     - **Safety**: Never put your hands into the disposal unit.     - **Safety**: Never put your hands into the disposal unit.
     - **No Yellow Bags Needed**: Do not use yellow bags for food waste.     - **No Yellow Bags Needed**: Do not use yellow bags for food waste.
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 ===== ⚠️ Special Items Disposal ===== ===== ⚠️ Special Items Disposal =====
  
-### **Large Items and Electronics** 🛋️📺+==== Large Items and Electronics 🛋️📺 ====
  
-- **Examples**: Umbrellas, desks, tables, smartphones, TVs. +  - **Examples**: Umbrellas, desks, tables, smartphones, TVs. 
-- **Action**: +  - **Action**: 
-  - **Do Not** place these items in regular trash bins. +    - **Do Not** place these items in regular trash bins. 
-  - **Collection Service**: Arrange for a **paid collection service**. +    - **Collection Service**: Arrange for a **paid collection service**. 
-    - **How to Arrange**: +      - **How to Arrange**: 
-      - Visit the local district office or website to purchase a disposal sticker. +        - Visit the local district office or website to purchase a disposal sticker. 
-      - Attach the sticker to the item. +        - Attach the sticker to the item. 
-      - Place the item at the designated pickup location on the scheduled date.+        - Place the item at the designated pickup location on the scheduled date.
   - **Note**: Disposal fees vary depending on the item.   - **Note**: Disposal fees vary depending on the item.
  
-### **Hazardous or Environmental Items** ⚠️+==== Hazardous or Environmental Items ⚠️ ====
  
-- **Examples**: Batteries, medicines, chemicals, clothes. +  - **Examples**: Batteries, medicines, chemicals, clothes. 
-- **Action**: +  - **Action**: 
-  - **Do Not** throw these items in regular trash bins. +    - **Do Not** throw these items in regular trash bins. 
-  - **Special Collection**:+    - **Special Collection**:
  
-    - **Batteries and Medicines**: +      - **Batteries and Medicines**: 
-      - **Where**: Special trash bins are available at the **Sillim Community Center**. +        - **Where**: Special trash bins are available at the **Sillim Community Center**. 
-      - **Action**: Take your used batteries and unused or expired medicines to these bins.+        - **Action**: Take your used batteries and unused or expired medicines to these bins.
  
-    - **Clothes**: +      - **Clothes**: 
-      - **Clothing Donation Bins**: +        - **Clothing Donation Bins**: 
-        - **Description**: Green big boxes. +          - **Description**: Green big boxes. 
-        - **Location**: There are **three** of them **quite close in our neighborhood**. +          - **Location**: There are **three** of them **quite close in our neighborhood**. 
-        - **Action**: Place your unwanted clothes in these green donation bins.+          - **Action**: Place your unwanted clothes in these green donation bins.
  
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 ===== 📝 Quick Steps to Follow ===== ===== 📝 Quick Steps to Follow =====
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    - Get new bags from the **bench-style storage between the 2nd and 3rd floor stairs**.    - Get new bags from the **bench-style storage between the 2nd and 3rd floor stairs**.
  
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-## 📍 Disposal Location 
- 
-- **Where**: Near the parking lot by the utility pole. 
-- **What to Do**: Place all tied, full trash bags here for collection. 
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-## 🙏 Thank You!+====== 🙏 Thank You! ======
  
 Your cooperation helps keep our place clean and welcoming for everyone. If you have any questions or need assistance, please ask a staff member. Your cooperation helps keep our place clean and welcoming for everyone. If you have any questions or need assistance, please ask a staff member.
  
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 **Note**: Understanding local practices like using the **Official Trash Bag** (which can be **white with blue lettering** or **pink**) for non-recyclable waste is important in Korea. If you're unsure, don't hesitate to ask for help! **Note**: Understanding local practices like using the **Official Trash Bag** (which can be **white with blue lettering** or **pink**) for non-recyclable waste is important in Korea. If you're unsure, don't hesitate to ask for help!