# BinBuddy: Korea Recycling — Trash & furniture, made simple

> AI trash scanner for expats in Korea with English recycling instructions. (iPhone/iPad app by Chris DeWeese.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binbuddy-korea-recycling/id6757342184 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chris DeWeese](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219015186)
- Category: Utilities, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 27.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Vietnamese
- Released: 2026-02-08
- Data updated: 2026-10-28
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binbuddy-korea-recycling/id6757342184/reviews.md

## What is BinBuddy?

Bin Buddy tells you which bin your trash goes in, and when to put it out, wherever you live in Korea.

Point your camera at something you want to throw away. Bin Buddy shows you the right bin, what to do first (rinse it, flatten it, take the label off) and the Korean word to look for on the bin. The photo is checked on your iPhone and never uploaded.

FIND ANY ITEM
Search in English or Korean, or in Chinese, Vietnamese or Japanese. Each item shows how to prepare it, the mistakes people often make, and when it goes out. The guide works without an internet connection.

YOUR DISTRICT'S SCHEDULE
Choose your district, or let Bin Buddy find it, and see which bins go out tonight and from what time. Turn on reminders for trash nights, and add the widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen. Pickup days come from Korea's national household waste data.

FURNITURE AND OTHER BIG ITEMS
See how bulky waste pickup works, find your district's booking page, and book a free pickup for large appliances. Bin Buddy can write a polite message to your building manager in Korean, and translate your district's notices.

NOT IN THE GUIDE?
Ask about anything else and get an answer on your iPhone, in your language.

WHAT'S FREE
The guide, your district's schedule, reminders and widgets are free, and so are your first few scans. Unlimited scans are a one-time purchase that your family can share. There's no subscription. If you subscribed to an earlier version, you keep unlimited scans while your subscription lasts.

Scanning and asking questions use Apple Intelligence, on iPhone 15 Pro and newer.

Bin Buddy is an independent guide, not a government service. Rules can differ from building to building, so your district's and your building's rules come first.

Questions or ideas: hello@koreatrash.com
Privacy: https://koreatrash.com/privacy
Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- AI-powered trash recognition
- English disposal instructions
- District-specific recycling rules
- Scan history
- Multi-language support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BinBuddy Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| BinBuddy Yearly | $7.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bin Buddy Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Is BinBuddy safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess BinBuddy.

## Is BinBuddy legit?

BinBuddy: Korea Recycling appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for BinBuddy is 75 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binbuddy-korea-recycling/id6757342184/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very fast and helpful

*2026-03-13*

Only using the free version is already very helpful. The scan is quick and tells me what I need to know.

## Frequently asked questions about BinBuddy

### Does Bin Buddy have ads?

Bin Buddy does not contain advertisements. The app offers a free version with limited features and a paid subscription for full access to its AI-powered recognition, district-specific rules, and multi-language support.

### How accurate is Bin Buddy's AI recognition?

Bin Buddy's AI has been trained on over 100,000 images of trash commonly found in Korea. It boasts up to 98 percent accuracy on everyday items, from packaging to electronics.

### What recycling rules does Bin Buddy cover?

Bin Buddy provides location-aware disposal instructions for all 25 Seoul districts. The app is also expanding to include rules for Busan, Incheon, and Daegu.

### Can I use Bin Buddy offline?

Offline functionality is planned for future paid versions of Bin Buddy. Users will be able to download their district's rules to use the app without an internet connection for common items.

### What subscription options are available for Bin Buddy?

Bin Buddy includes paid features available via subscription. Specific subscription options and pricing are displayed within the app before purchase, offering access to advanced features.

### How often is Bin Buddy updated?

The latest version of Bin Buddy is 1.1.0, last updated on March 16, 2026. Updates typically focus on improving AI accuracy, expanding district coverage, and introducing new features.

### What is the age rating for Bin Buddy?

Bin Buddy has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults, with no mature content or complex themes.

### What devices does Bin Buddy support?

Bin Buddy is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Future compatibility with other platforms may be considered based on user demand.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-10-26

Bin Buddy now supports offline scanning, furniture/big items, and trash reminders.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-03-16

Added better trash categorization and much faster scanning!

### 1.0 — 2026-02-09

No release notes.

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