Let’s reduce waste by half!
Acceptable  Ways to
separate and dispose
of garbage and recyclablesNew
Meguru-kun
I’m named after the basic concept
of recycling – “Circulate and return”
(“meguru ” in Japanese).
Kogomi-chan (Bioplastic version)
I’m named Kogomi  (small garbage)
as a reminder to “Reduce waste as if you are losing weight. ”Version for preservation
Kyoto City is the first government
ordinance city that produces paid plastic bags for
household garbage disposal, 10% of which is made from
biomass plastics derived from inedible parts of sugar
corns and other materials. These bags have
already come into use!Kyoto City aims to reduce the annual  amount of garbage to 390,000 tons  (FY 2020), less than
half than the amount in the peak period.
Now that the pace of reduction has been
slowing, we ask for your cooperation in further
decreasing the amount of waste!
Environmental Policy Bureau
Issued in March 2019


01   Rules of
 discarding garbageRead this first
Common rules on
garbage collected
regularly in Kyoto City
Use this yellow bag for combustible
garbage!Use this transparent bag for cans, glass bottles, PET bottles, plastic containers and packages!
Leave garbage and recyclables at
the designated pickup point in your
community by 8:00 a.m.  on collection
days. Do not put them out on the previous night.
 If you put garbage out on the previous night, cats or
crows may break open bags, and scatter the garbage.
 Regarding cans, glass bottles, PET bottles, plastic
containers and packages, small metal objects and
spray cans, leave them at a designated point marked
by a “Recyclables pickup point” sign.The weight of one bag should not
be more than can be lifted with one hand,  and
you should discard about two bags at most per collection.
 If you dispose of too much garbage at one time, it may
create an obstruction to passage or make it
impossible for all garbage to be collected that
day. Please cooperate with the planned disposal.Kyoto City has introduced its own designated paid plastic bags. There are two types of designated bags: one for
combustible garbage and one for recyclables.
Household garbage is classified into various types from the standpoint of recycling. Separate and
dispose of each type of garbage in the correct manner.
You cannot dispose of commercial waste from shops, offices or accommodation facilities as household garbage. Contact a
disposal contractor licensed by Kyoto City or take such waste to the Incineration Plant of Kyoto City by yourself. P20
For the aged or disabled who have difficulty in disposing of garbage
As a part of livelihood support, we implement “Heartful collection, ” visiting homes to collect garbage from the door. For
more information, please contact a Ward Beautification Office, or a Counter for Ecological Activities in a Ward Office or Ward
Branch Office. Refer to the back cover for contact information. Garbage bags including unsuitable items will not be collected
and will be marked with a “Non-acceptable” sticker.
Please tie each bag tightly
before putting it out.Rules you should follow when disposing of garbageRule 1: Use Kyoto City’s designated plastic bags for household garbage
Rule 2: Thoroughly separate types of garbage before discarding
Rule 3: Do not dispose of commercial wasteDO NOT put recyclable
paper into combustible
garbage.
■ Quick search for garbage classification and collection points for recyclables. ■　Check here too!
Kogomi Net:  Kyoto City website for comprehensive information on
garbage reduction, classification, and recycling
http://kyoto-kogomi.netWaste reduction by half
campaign, Kyoto City
Kogomi App.
Garbage discarded using bags other than the designated ones will not be collected, and will be marked with a
“Non-acceptable” sticker.
For small metal objects and spray cans, use transparent bags through which the contents can be seen. Do not use city-
designated paid bags.
 Apartment buildings for which private contractors collect garbage may have different rules from those of Kyoto City.
Please confirm arrangements with the administrator of your apartment building. P13, P14


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containers and packagesSmall metal objects and spray cans/ Combustible garbageOther ways that recyclables are
collectedWhat is NOT
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City Practice of lifestyle
that doesn’t create
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oversized garbage/ Carrying in garbage to Incineration Plants Recyclable paperFor residents of apartments from which private contractors collect garbage Cans, bottles, PET bottles/ Plastic
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apartments from which private contractors collect garbageHow to dispose of oversized garbage/ Carrying in garbage to Incineration Plants
Recyclable paperHow to separate and dispose of garbage and recyclables that are collected regularly  .....03
Ways to dispose of recyclables other than regular collection  .............................................. 09
Practice of lifestyle that doesn’t create garbage  ............................................................................ 23
Garbage classification dictionary You can search for information on how to separate and dispose of garbage by item, in alphabetical order.  .....26Other efforts  ................................................................................................................................................................... 21Rules you should know concerning disposal of garbage  ......................................................... 17How to separate and dispose of garbage and recyclables for residents
in apartment buildings where private contractors collect garbage  ............................................................. 13
Where recyclables go  ............................................................................................................................................. 15Cans, glass bottles and PET bottles  ........................................................................ 03
Cans and glass bottles for foods and beverages, PET bottles for beverages, alcohol and soy sauce, etc.
Plastic containers and packages  .............................................................................. 05
Trays, bottles, bags, cups, caps, cushioning materials, etc.
Small metal objects and spray cans  ...................................................................... 07
Metal objects about 30 cm or less in length, such as pots and kettles, etc.; spray cans
Combustible garbage  ................................................................................................... ......08
Raw garbage, plastics other than containers and packages, non-recyclable paper, glass, etc.
Recyclable paper  ................................................................................................... ................ 09
Newspaper, cardboard, food and drink cartons, miscellaneous paper waste
(paper bags, wrapping paper, paper boxes, envelopes, postcards, fliers, brochures, etc.)
Other ways that recyclables are collected  ........................................................ 11
Community collection services, Market collection services, Recyclables collection facilities, and Mobile collection services
How to dispose of oversized garbage  .................................................................................... 17
Oversized garbage such as chests of drawers, tables, and bicycles
Carrying in garbage to Incineration Plants  .......................................................................... 18
How to carry in garbage to the Incineration Plant of Kyoto City
What is NOT collected in Kyoto City  ........................................................................................ 19
Four types of home appliances (televisions, air conditioners, refrigerators/freezers, and clothes washers/dryers),
personal computers, commercial waste, etc.
Collection of dead animals such as dogs and cats, collection of human
excrement, beautification activities, scattered garbage, etc.  ....................................... 21
Efforts by private businesses  .................................................................................................... 22
Collection of personal computers and other small home appliances via parcel delivery services, recycling of trimmed tree branches, etc.


03How to separate and dispose of garbage and
recyclables that are collected regularly
Regarding garbage and recyclables that Kyoto City collects regularly on a weekly (or monthly) basis,
their types and acceptable ways to separate and discard are described below.
Suitable way to discard
1 Empty cans or bottles and rinse inside.
2 Discard without crushing.
 Crushed cans or PET bottles cannot be sorted out  by machines when recycling. Discard them as they are  without crushing or breaking.
3 Do not put foreign matter inside these items!
 Do not discard with foreign matter such as cigarette butts or nails left inside.
4 Remove caps and labels from glass bottles and PET bottles.
 Dispose of plastic labels as in “Plastic containers and packages.” Regarding caps, dispose of metal ones as “Combustible garbage” and plastic ones as “Plastic containers and packages.”Cans and glass bottles for foods and beverages, PET bottles for beverages,
alcohol and soy sauce, etc.
　* Put cans, bottles and PET bottles together in the same bag.Cans, glass bottles and PET bottles
Bottles Cans PET bottles
Plastic capPlastic
containers and
packages
LabelMetal cap Combustible
garbage
Rinse the
insides.
Remove labels.の
りRecyclables
Collected
once  a week
Use the designated
transparent garbage
bag for recyclables.


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garbageOther efforts Where recyclables goHow to dispose of
oversized garbage/ Carrying in garbage to Incineration Plants Recyclable paperFor residents of apartments from which private contractors collect garbage03Cans, bottles, PET bottles/ Plastic
containers and packagesThe items below are collected as different recyclables or garbage. Check for recycle marks before
separating.
Unauthorized removal of cans, bottles and PET bottles, as well
as oversized garbage that are discarded as household garbage,
is prohibited by a Kyoto Municipal Ordinance.Cans other than food and beverage cans
(Excluding cans for paints and machine oils.
Cans about 30 cm or less in length.)To Small metal objects and spray cans
P07
* Ittokan, or 18-liter square can is classifi  ed
as Oversized garbage.
Spray cans and cassette gas cylinders
(emptied)
* Remove plastic caps and nozzles. Discard removed
caps and nozzles as Plastic containers and packages.Discard as
Small metal objects and spray cans,
without making holes.  P07Bottles for cosmetics
To Cans, bottles, and PET bottlesCans for foods (sweets, snacks, etc.)
and beveragesPlastic containers for sauce,
mayonnaise, salad oil,
edible oil, kitchen detergent,
shampoo, etc.To Plastic containers and packages
 P05Reusable bottles
Among reusable bottles, beer bottles and 1.8-liter bottles
(issho-bin in Japanese) with one of the following symbols
To Collection at city-designated facilities
 P12
Bottles that contained agricultural
chemicals or powerful medicine,
broken bottles                                    To Combustible garbage  P08
Wrap broken items with thick paper, etc., and
place them in the center of a garbage bag. Light bulbs  (including broken ones)
* Unbroken fl  uorescent lamps are collected
at city-designated facilities. LED bulbs are
discarded as combustibles.  P12
Cans for paints and machine oils
(emptied)To Combustible garbage  P08
* Ittokan, or 18-liter square can is classifi  ed
as Oversized garbage.
Tableware made of heat-resistance
glass; cooking utensils, etc.To Combustible garbage  P08Points for separation Check marks before separating


05Trays, bottles, bags, cups, caps, cushioning materials (such as Styrofoam), etc.Plastic containers
and packages
NEWS
Because workers remove foreign matter by hand, home medical
equipment such as injectors and knives contained in garbage bags have caused injuries.
We ask for your cooperation in discarding waste in an appropriate
manner.1 Use a different bag from the one for cans, glass bottles and PET
bottles!
 Although the same designated bag for recyclables is to be used, be sure to separate
plastic containers and packages from cans, bottles and PET bottles, and use different bags for them.
2 Empty the contents and remove stains before discarding.
 When the stain is stubborn and unremovable, discard as combustible garbage.
3 Do not put foreign matter inside waste items!
 Injection needles, edged tools, lighters or spray cans may cause accidents. Do not put them inside.
4 Try to use tray collection services at stores.
 Concerning food trays for meat and seafood, please cooperate with the collection system at supermarkets where purchased, if possible.
Foreign matter disposed of in “Plastic containers and
packages”Trays
Tubes Containers Packages for
refillsLabels on bottles, etc.BagsBottles
CupsCaps
Cushioning materials
(such as Styrofoam)
Plastic containers and packages indicate items that contain commercial goods and become
unnecessary after these goods are taken out. Plastic containers and packages bear a  mark.
( Items with no  mark or plastic products are classified as Combustible garbage.  P08 )
Recyclables
Collected
once  a week
Use the designated
transparent garbage
bag for recyclables.
Suitable way to discard
Workers may be injured while sorting garbage
due to hazardous objects contained in it!Refill
ShampooDetergent
Refill


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garbageOther efforts Where recyclables goHow to dispose of
oversized garbage/ Carrying in garbage to Incineration Plants Recyclable paperFor residents of apartments from which private contractors collect garbage03Cans, bottles, PET bottles/ Plastic
containers and packagesDoes the plastic item bear themark?Yes
NoPlastic containers and packages
Combustible garbage→
→
Items that can be confused with plastic containers and packages
Items made of materials other than plastic
Disposable aluminum containers for nabeyaki-
udon  (noodle stew), etc.
Products themselves
Plastic hangers, plastic chopping
board, plastic toothbrushes, plastic brushes, plastic toys (excluding battery-powered toys), etc.
Items that do not become unnecessary when
their contents are removed
*  You can take cases for CDs and DVDs with their
contents left inside to city-designated collection
facilities as memory media.  P12
Especially confusing items
Cleaning bags
Not classified as plastic containers and packages,
as they are not product packages.
Packing strings, banding bands
Not classified as plastic containers and packages,  as they are not part of the packing product itself.
Straws provided with packaged beverages
Not classified as plastic containers and packages, as they are attached to products.To Combustible garbage P08
　Take special care in separating the following items.
LightersDisposable lighters: To Collection services at city-designated
facilities. P12
Other type of lighters: Empty the contents and discard them as
Combustible garbage.  P08
Spray cansDo not make holes in spray cans: To Small metal objects and
spray cans. P07
Plastic caps and nozzles: To Plastic containers and packages. P05
*  If contents are left in spray cans, empty them in an outdoor place where
there is no fire. Do not make holes in spray cans.
Medical
equipmentItems with needles such as
injectors or injection needles.Make sure to return them to medical institutions or drug
stores where they were provided.
Plastic items such as bags, tubes and
cathetersTo Combustible garbage  P08
Edged tools such as knives,
box-cutters and scissorsTo Collection services at city-designated facilities.  P12
* If it is difficult to take them to the city-designated facilities,
wrap them up in thick paper to prevent danger, put them in
the center of the garbage bag, and discard as combustible
garbage .
Batteries and electric appliances can possibly ignite or explode in waste processing machines at facilities. Accidents have
occurred that could have led to fire from fumes or ignition. Please bring batteries and small electric appliances to city-
designated recyclable collection facilities.Points for separation


07Suitable way to discard
Points for separationMetal objects about 30 cm or less in length such as pots and kettlesSmall metal objects
and spray cansNo need to use Kyoto
City’s designated paid
plastic bags.
1 Be sure to empty the contents. Do not make holes in spray cans!
 Unemptied spray cans and cassette gas cylinders may cause a fire. Making holes in them for degassing may
incur the risk of explosion.
　　* For safe disposal of unemptied items, see the website of the Aerosol Industry Association of Japan http://www.aiaj.or.jp/ (in Japanese).
 Remove plastic caps and nozzles and discard them as Plastic containers and packages.
2 Remove grease!
3 Make sure of location of pickup points.
 Wastes are collected by type. When “Cans, glass bottles and PET bottles,” “Plastic containers and packages” and “Small
metal objects and spray cans” are collected on the same day, leave them at a little distance from each other.
Objects that may cause problems in collection or disposal.
Batteries, cassette gas cylinders, fire
extinguishers, etc.Consult dealers or manufacturers.
Medical equipment such as injectors or injection needles Make sure to return them to the medical institutions or
drug stores where they were provided.
Edged tools such as knives,
box-cutters and scissorsTo Collection services at city-designated facilities  P12
 * If it is difficult to take them to the city-designated
facilities, wrap them up in thick paper to prevent danger, put them in the center of the garbage bag, and discard as combustible garbage.
Heavy objects such as iron dumbbells
To Oversized garbage  P17Large objects such as stoves or steel-made
shelves (more than 30 cm in length)KettlesPots Frying pans
*  About 30 cm or less in diameter
excluding the handle partLadles
Spray cans Cassette gas cylinders
Items below cannot be collected as small metal objects and spray cans.Cans other than food and beverage cans
(Excluding cans for paints and machine oils. Cans about 30 cm or less in length.)
Small metal objects and spray cans
Enameled cooking utensils (about 30 cm or less in length)
Cans for foods and beverages To Cans, glass bottles and PET bottles.  P03
Hangers* In the case of hangers provided by a cleaner, confirm if they
are returnable. If not, discard them as Combustible garbage.
P08
Glass lid for a pot, etc. To Combustible garbage . P08Collected
once  a month
Use a transparent bag and
label it “Metal”  or write
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that doesn’t create
garbageOther efforts Where recyclables goHow to dispose of
oversized garbage/ Carrying in garbage to Incineration Plants Recyclable paperFor residents of apartments from which private contractors collect garbage07Small metal objects and spray
cans/ Combustible garbage
NEWS 　Fire in a garbage truck!
This fire was caused
by an explosion in a garbage truck due to
unemptied lighters and
cassette gas cylinders mixed in with garbage!
● Fully use up lighters and
cassette gas cylinders
before discarding them.
● Soak in water any item that may cause a fire before discarding it.
● Dispose of cassette gas cylinders with “Small metal
objects and spray cans.”Suitable way to discardRaw garbage, plastics other than containers and packages,
non-recyclable paper, glass, etc.Combustible
garbageSeparate recyclables, and what
remains will be combustible garbage.
2 Drain any excess liquid from raw garbage
before discarding!
 About 80 percent of raw garbage is liquid. Drain any
excess liquid from raw garbage before putting it in a trash box or a garbage bag.
3 Double-bagging is prohibited in principle!
 Do not double-bag garbage unless it is necessary (e.g., disposing of dirty items such as raw garbage and diapers).
4 Wrap glass in thick paper!
 Glass can be hazardous when garbage is collected. Wrap it up in thick paper and put it in the center of a garbage bag.
5 Use water to soak anything that may cause
a fire!
 Soak matches or cigarette butts in water before
discarding. Regarding lighters, fully use up their fuel and soak them in water before discarding.
* It is not acceptable to break down oversized garbage to discard it as combustible garbage.1 Separate and reduce combustible garbage!
There are many items in combustible garbage that can be recycled.Change how and where you dispose of them, and be economical as well as friendly to the environment.
Use bird net
In order to prevent crows or wind from scattering garbage, the city makes bird nets available for
its designated garbage pickup points (approximately every five households or more) at no charge. For more information, please contact a Counter for Ecological Activities in a Ward Office or Ward Branch Office, or a Ward
Beautification Office. Refer to the back cover for contact information.Paper is recyclable.
Please separate
properly! P09Raw garbage
GlassNon-recyclable
paper
Plastics other than
containers and packages
Be sure to check whether
or not items are recyclable
before discarding.
NEWS 　An accident while collecting garbage!
A sanitary worker’s hand was injured by an unwrapped
edge tool disposed of in a garbage bag.
●  In the case of hazardous objects such as scissors,
knives, and broken dishes/bowls/ceramics, use collection
services at the city-designated facilities whenever
possible. P12  When that is difficult, wrap them up in
thick paper, put them in the center of a garbage bag, and
discard them as combustible garbage.Collected
twice a week
Use the designated
yellow garbage bag for
combustibles .
Paper  P09
Paper accounts for about
30 percent of combustible garbage. Please recycle properly.18 recyclable items such as cartons,
dry batteries, reusable bottles,
fluorescent lights, and waste
cooking oil for tempura , etc.  P12
These recyclables are collected at city-
designated facilities.Used clothing  P11
Take outgrown clothes to flea markets or recycling companies.Combustible
garbage


09 Recyclable paper
Separate recyclable paper and put in a paper bag by type.
 Non-recyclable paper
Dispose of the paper items below as combustible garbage,
as they may have harmful effects on recycled products. P08Recyclable paper
Waterproof paper
Press-sealed
postcardsThermal paper,
light-sensitive paper
(photo paper, fax paper, etc.)
Carbon paper,
pressure sensitive
copying paperCoated paper
Paper with aromaInk-jet printing
paper for photos
Paper hard to dissolve
in water
(Kleenex, paper towels, etc.)Paper bonded with
items other than
paper
Thermosensitive
foamed sheet
(Braille paper)Paper with
adhesives such
as tape
Paper stained with
food or oilFliers, brochures
Memo pads,
copy paper,
shredded paperPaper boxes Magazines
Paper
bagsEnvelopes, post
cards
Backing paper,
drawing paperWrapping
paper
Paper cores Calendars
 Delete personal information whenever possible.
 Remove materials other than paper, such as plastic and cloth.About 30 percent of combustible garbage discarded from
households is paper, and miscellaneous paper waste accounts for nearly half of it, 46% (about 32K tons per year)!
Among which, miscellaneous paper waste accounts for 38%
(about 22K tons per year in FY2017)! By working on recycling, it is possible to reduce Combustible garbage even further!
Some paper items are not suitable for recycling. Be sure to confi  rm whether items are recyclable or not before discarding.Ways to dispose of recyclables other than regular
collection
The key to waste reduction is separation and recycling. Items that can be recycled are introduced below.
<According to research results by Kyoto City in FY2017>
Miscellaneous paper waste
Recyclable paper other than the three types shown on the left!Non-
recyclables
57%Recyclables
43%FY2017
Breakdown of Combustible garbage
(about 190Kt)
Household garbage
other than paper
waste
69%Used paper 5%
Miscellaneous paper waste
38%  (about  22Kt)Paper 31%
Use community
collection services or waste paper collectors
Use community
collection services or used paper collectors
Use collection services
at supermarketsNewspaper
Cardboard
Cartons
You can also bring them to recyclables
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Recyclable paper
1 Use your local community collection services.
You can use “community collection services” P11  led by a
neighborhood association or a group of neighbors. Please contact your
local community (neighborhood associations, management associations,
etc.) for collection dates and locations.
2 Use waste paper collectors.
Waste paper collectors, identifi  ed by a sticker confi  rming that they
collect miscellaneous paper waste (collectors supporting recycling), go around the city collecting waste paper. If a collector without such a
sticker comes to collect waste paper, consult with them.
collectors supporting recycling Search
If it is diffi  cult to use the above collection services…
3 Discard at the same pickup points on the same day as “Small metal objects
and spray cans” are collected.
It is possible to leave miscellaneous paper waste at the same pickup
points on the same day as  “small metal objects and spray cans”
P07  are collected. When “small metal objects and spray cans” and
other recyclables are collected on the same day, leave them at a little distance from each other. (We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.)*Please note that collection may be later than other garbage.* Put paper waste in a transparent bag or similar container so it does
not scatter, especially when it rains. (The weight of the bag should not exceed the limit that can be managed by one hand.
* In addition to 1 - 3 above, you can take such items to the city-designated recyclable collection facilities. P12
recyclables collection map SearchSeparate miscellaneous paper waste, put it in a paper bag, and discard.
* If you have no paper bags, you can tie the miscellaneous paper waste
with string or put it in a colorless or white translucent bag.
For more information about miscellaneous paper waste, please contact a Counter for Ecological Activities in a Ward Offi  ce or Ward
Branch Offi  ce, a Ward Beautifi  cation Offi  ce or the City Beautifi  cation Section (Refer to the back cover for contact information).Small paper items are also
miscellaneous paper waste. Make sure they do not scatter.Flatten large items such as paper boxes to make them less bulky.
Make positive efforts to
separate miscellaneous
paper waste!How to dispose of “miscellaneous paper waste”
Dispose of miscellaneous paper waste as shown below
Truck used in separating and
recycling waste paper
We collect
miscellaneous
paper waste  too


11Collection of used clothingOther ways that recyclables are
collected
Kyoto City collects recyclables at various locations in various ways and recycles them.
For the collection sites, dates and items of Community collection services, Market collection
services, and Recyclable collection facilities introduced here, see the recyclables collection map.
recyclables collection map Search
If you do not have Internet access, please contact a Counter for Ecological Activities in a Ward Office or Ward Branch Office.
*Some items cannot be collected, depending on the collecting group.
Used clothing Used fabric Towels Yukata  (cotton ki-
mono  for summer)
Skirts Children’s clothing Socks JeansCollection items differ depending on groups.
Check out the recyclables collection map.
Collected used clothes are reused as
secondhand clothing or recycled into industrial
waste (rag for wiping machines) and felt.In order to support voluntary efforts by citizens toward waste reduction and
recycling activities, Kyoto City aids communities that collect recyclables as a group
(e.g., neighborhood associations, condominiums, etc.).
●	If you would like to newly start a community collection service, please contact a
Counter for Ecological Activities in a Ward Office or Ward Branch Office.
* If you are an owner or a management company of a condominium, please contact the City Beautification Section.
Some groups collect recyclables at parking lots of commercial facilities, etc. so that anyone
can feel free to carry them in.
 Types of non-acceptable used clothing
Dirty clothing, wet clothing, carpets, mattresses, sneakers, slippers, toilet seat covers, electric blankets, cloth scraps, stockings, cloth used for pets, curtains,
futon  (bedding), etc.
*Collection items may differ, depending on collection companies.
Recyclables
Recycled productsCommunity collection services
Market collection services
Collection at city-
designated facilities
Recyclables collection facilities,
Mobile collection services
Community collection services
Market collection services
 Acceptable clothingNewspaper,
CardboardUsed clothing Miscellaneous
paper wasteCans Glass bottles
*One-way bottles only
(Bottles that are not
made for reuse)Other items including
PET bottles and small
metal objects
Some used clothing cannot be collected. Separate properly before carrying in.Items for Community collection services and Market collection services（ ）Collecting
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recyclables are
collected1 Newspaper,
cardboard2 Miscellaneous paper waste
 (paper boxes,
wrapping paper, etc.)3 Cartons 4 Waste cooking oil for
tempura5 Used clothing
 (used clothes,
cloth, etc.)6 Dry batteries
7 Button batteries8 Rechargeable batteries
 (small secondary batteries)9 Fluorescent lights 10 Mercury thermometers, mercury

sphygmomanometers11 Small home appliances
 (Smaller than H: 30cm
x W: 40cm x D: 40cm)12 Memory media
 (CDs, videotapes,
etc.)
13 Ink cartridges 14 Reusable bottles
 (Issho-bin  or sake
bottles of 1.8 liters, and beer bottles)15 Edged tools
 (knives, scissors,
etc.)16 Disposable lighters 17 Ceramics 18 Trimmed tree branches
 (Trimmed tree branch, fallen leaves)
These recyclables are collected at the sites below.Collection at city-designated facilities (18 items)
* 11  Home appliances that are larger than H:30 cm x W:40 cm x D:40 cm are classified as Oversized garbage (excluding four types of home
appliances [televisions, air conditioners, refrigerators/freezers, and clothes washers/dryers ]; personal computers; and kerosene stoves).
* 18  Trimmed tree branches are collected once a month at a Recyclables pickup point as a recycling model project. Please confirm the
details on the Kyoto City website.* 9 LED lights are not collected at city-designated facilities. Wrap them up in thick paper to discard them as Combustible garbage.* Collect once a month as a
recycling model project.
*Mobile collection services*Mobile collection services* LED lights are
combustibles.* Insulate batteries by sealing battery terminals with tapes or in other appropriate ways.*Insulate battery terminals.
● Mobile collection services  (Collect 1～18 above and “harmful or hazardous wastes (*)”)
We go to accessible places such as schools and parks, and collect recyclables
every year, and harmful or hazardous waste such as petroleum every other
year based on previous school districts. For collection dates and locations,
please see fliers circulated in your area. You can find this information in the Citizen’s Newspaper (Ward version) or on Internet, depending on the scale.
mobile collection services Search
Should you have any questions, please contact a Counter for Ecological Activities in a Ward Office or Ward Branch Office.(*) “Harmful or hazardous wastes” are the following four items:
1 Petroleum, 2 Medical and pharmaceutical products,
agrochemicals 3 Chemicals, coating materials, wax, paint, 4 DetergentKamigyo Recycle Station
Address:  100 Kainokami-cho, Aburanokoji-Higashiiru, Nakadachiuri-dori,
Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City
Business hours:  9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (on weekdays, Saturdays,  Sundays and holidays)

*Closed for year-end and New Year holidays
Contact:  City Beautification Section     Tel. 075-213-4960Nakadachiuri-
doriHorikawa-doriShimochojamachi-dori
Aburanokoji-dori
Kamigyo
Recycle Station
Nishinotoin-doriShinmachi
Elementary
SchoolKyoto Brighton Hotel
Kyoto Gyoen Shinmachi-doriKyoto Prefectural
OfficeHorikawa-
Nakadachiuri●  Recyclables collection facilities (Collect 1 - 16 above. *Some items cannot be collected,
depending on collection facilities.)
Recyclables are collected at Counters for Ecological Activities in Ward Offices or Ward Branch Offices, Ward Beautification Offices, Kamigyo Recycle Station, and cooperating stores in Kyoto City. Collection items and dates differ, depending on collection facilities. Ask a Counter for Ecological Activities in a Ward Office or Ward Branch Office or refer to the recyclables
collection map in advance.
recyclables collection map Search


13Why aren’t the city-designated paid bags used when private contractors collect garbage?
The cost of city-designated paid bags includes the charge for disposing of garbage, which is already included in collection charges
by private contractors. Using city-designated paid bags means the city gets paid twice for disposal. Therefore, residents of apartment buildings from which private contractors collect garbage should use colorless or white transparent bags instead of city-designated paid bags.Some apartment buildings in Kyoto City need daily or night-time garbage collection. For such
apartment buildings, private contractors collect garbage for the city. In this case, use colorless or white translucent bags instead of the city-designated paid bags.
Even when waste collection is conducted by private contractors, garbage should be sorted out by
type in accordance with the Kyoto City rules on garbage separation.
Be sure to separate “Recyclable paper,” “Cans, glass bottles and PET bottles,” “Plastic
containers and packages,” and “Small metal objects and spray cans.”
Even when garbage collection is conducted by private contractors, make sure to separate the recyclable items
mentioned above from other Combustible garbage before disposal. Usable bags
Use strong colorless or white translucent bags.
“Translucent” here means that newspaper sheets
placed in the bag should be legible from the outside.
You can use commercially available bags sold at supermarkets as long as they are transparent. Unusable bags
Do not use bags colored black or blue, or cardboard boxes. You cannot use the designated paid garbage
bag for combustibles (yellow bag), either.
 About Caution sticker
If the rules are not followed (e.g. garbage is not put into a transparent bag or not separated
adequately, or oversized garbage is mixed in), collection contractors put a caution sticker on the
garbage bag and leave it at the collection site.How to dispose of garbage, for residents
of apartment buildings from which private
contractors collect garbage.
Do not use the city-
designated paid bags.If you live in an apartment building, etc., from
which private contractors collect garbage, use
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13For residents of apartments from which private contractors collect garbage
Detailed rules including collection dates and places differ depending on apartment buildings.
Please contact the management company of your apartment building for details.
For the basic separation rules, please contact the Waste Reduction Promotion Section. TEL 075-213-4930Raw garbage, plastics other than containers and packages,
non-recyclable paper, broken glass, etc.1 Drain any excess liquid from raw garbage before discarding.
2 Do not double-bag garbage unless it is necessary (e.g. disposing of
dirty items such as diapers).
3 Hazardous objects such as glass or edged tools can be dangerous when collected. Wrap them up in thick paper and put them in the center of the garbage bag.
4 Use water to soak any item that may cause a fire. P08How to separate and dispose of garbage
Ways to separate and discard garbage differ among apartment buildings. For example, some buildings entrust only Combustible
garbage collection to private contractors. Be sure to ask the management company of your apartment building for the rules on how to discard garbage.  Recyclables other than those listed below are also collected at community collection services. We ask
for your cooperation in waste separation and collection to promote the recycling of limited resources.
P11, P12
Be sure to separate “Recyclable paper,”  “Cans, glass bottles and PET bottles,” “Plastic
containers and packages,” and “Small metal objects and spray cans”!
Separate recyclables, and what remains will be combustible garbage.
Separate thoroughly before discarding.Recyclable paper
Newspaper, cardboard, food and drink cartons,
miscellaneous paper waste (fliers, brochures, magazines,
paper boxes, envelopes, wrapping paper, paper bags, etc.)Separate recyclable paper, put it in a paper bag by type, and discard in
either way below.
●Use community collection services.
●Use waste paper collection traders.  P10
●Carry in to the city-designated collection facilities.  P12
Cans, glass bottles and PET bottles
Cans for foods and beverages, glass bottles for
foods and beverages, PET bottles for beverages and
soy sauce, etc.1 Remove caps and labels from PET bottles!
  Discard removed plastic caps and labels as “Plastic containers and
packages.”
2 Empty cans or bottles and rinse inside.
3 Do not put foreign matter such as cigarette butts or nails inside.
4 Separate caps from bottles. P03
  Discard metal caps as “Combustible garbage” and plastic caps as “Plastic
containers and packages.”
Plastic containers and packages
Trays, bottles, bags, cups,
caps, cushioning materials,
etc.1 Wipe or rinse stains.
2  If a stain is stubborn and unremovable, discard the item as
Combustible garbage.
3 Do not put foreign matter inside items. P05
Small metal objects and spray cans
Metal objects about 30 cm or
less in length such as pots and
kettles, etc.1 Empty spray cans. Do not make holes in them.
2 Remove grease. P07
Furniture such as tables and chests of
drawersFollow the rules of your apartment building, etc. for the disposal of oversized garbage.
Ask Kyoto City Large Trash Collection Center. P17
Carry into Incineration Plants. P18Recyclables
Combustible garbage
Oversized garbage
Other ways to
discard


15Recycled and Reused! Recycling process flow Types of recyclables
Cans, glass bottles and
PET bottles(Aluminum cans)
Aluminum cans, car parts, etc.
(Steel cans)
Steel cans, ferrous materials, etc.
(Glass bottles)
Glass bottles, roadbed materials,
etc.
(PET bottles)
Shirts, egg cases, etc.
Plastic “containers” and
“packages”
Plastic fences, benches, etc.
Small metal objects
and spray cansReinforcing steel,
steel frames, etc.
Newspaper, cardboard,
miscellaneous paper waste
(paper boxes, wrapping paper, etc.)Recycled paper, cardboard, etc.
Cartons
Toilet paper, Kleenex, etc.
Waste cooking oil for tempura
Biodiesel fuel (used for garbage
trucks and city buses)
Used clothing
Secondhand clothing
(exported abroad), etc.
Dry batteries, button
batteriesIron products, manganese,
zinc, mercury, etc.Where recyclables go
Recyclables collected by regular collection services or at city-designated facilities are properly processed
and recycled in various forms and reused.
Collect
regularly
Collect
regularly
Collect
regularly
Collect
Collect
CollectCollect
CollectSort at Recycle
Center
Remove foreign
matter and press-
pack at intermediate
process facilities
Separate aluminum
and iron at the South
Incineration Plant
Recycling plants
Recycling plantsPaper
manufacturers
Paper
manufacturers
Hand over to textile
wholesalers or exporters
Hand over to waste
(industrial rag) manufacturersProcess at Kyoto Municipal
Waste Edible Oil Fuel Production Facility
Sort and process at
recycling companiesHand over or sell to
recycling companies
Hand over
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Where recyclables goRechargeable batteries
Rechargeable batteries (nickel-
cadmium batteries, etc.), stainless
products, magnets, etc.
Fluorescent lights, mercury
thermometers and mercury
sphygmomanometersGlass, aluminum, mercury, etc.
Small home appliances
Gold, silver, copper,
rare metal, etc.
Memory media
(CDs, videotapes, etc.) Plastic parts recycled for use
as chemical fuel or
industrial boiler fuel
Ink cartridges
Reuse (cartridges),
reprocessed resin materials, etc.
Reusable bottles
Reuse ( Issho-bin  or sake bottles
of 1.8 liters, and beer bottles)
Edged tools
Iron, stainless products, etc.
Ceramics
Aggregates,
roadbed materials, etc.
Trimmed tree branches
(Branches and leaves;
fallen leaves)Compost fuel chips
(Reference) Combustible
garbageRecycled and Reused! Recycling process flow Types of recyclables
Incineration energy is used
to supply (sell) electricity.Collect
regularlyAfter incineration of Combustible garbage
at Incineration Plants, the ash is used as landfill at Ecoland Otowa-no-Mori.*
* Some is used for landfill at Osaka Bay Broad Area
Disposal Station.Collect
Collect
Collect
Collect
Collect
Collect
Collect
Collect
CollectSort and process at
recycling companies
Sort and process at
recycling companies
Sort and process at
recycling companies
Shred at recycling
companies
Home appliance manufacturersSorting workplaces
Sort and wash at Kyoto Glass Bottle Wholesaler Cooperative
Sort and process at
recycling companies
Shred at recycling
companies
Shred at recycling
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17How to dispose of oversized garbage
It is possible to dispose of furniture and home appliances (excluding four types
of home appliances - televisions, air conditioners, refrigerators/freezers, clothes
washers/dryers - and personal computers), which are not collected regularly, by
applying for collection at Kyoto City Large Trash Collection Center.*You can take them to Incineration Plants directly.
 Right pageRules you should know concerning disposal of garbage
The ways to dispose of oversized garbage, carrying in garbage to Incineration Plants, and non-collectible items
are explained below.
Fees range from 400 yen to 3,200 yen
depending on the item or size.
1 Apply for collection at Kyoto City Large Trash Collection Center.
0120-100-530  (Toll free)
From cell phones:
TEL 0570-000-247  (Chargeable call)
* Users of flat-rate mobile phones/IP phones, toll free telephones or
other discount communication services: Contact: Tel: 075-330-6100.
Business hours:  8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. every day  (excl. year-end and New Year holidays)
2 Confirm the collection date, fee, receipt number, and
pickup point.
Provide your address, name, phone number, type of garbage item to be
discarded, quantity, size, and weight. After asking about these, we will inform you of the collection date, fee, receipt number, and pickup point.
3 Purchase oversize garbage collection fee tickets (stickers).
Purchase stickers for the fee (400 yen per sticker) at your nearest convenience store or Counters for Ecological Activities in Ward Offices or Ward Branch Offices.
4 Discard garbage.
Write the collection date and receipt number or your name on the
oversize garbage collection fee tickets (stickers), attach them in easily
visible positions on respective items, and leave the garbage at the
designated pickup point by 8:00 a.m. on the collection day.
*If you request a private contractor to collect garbage, select a general
waste disposal contractor licensed by the city. In this case, you need
to pay the contractor for the collection service (you do not need to
purchase oversize garbage collection fee tickets). P20
 It is not permitted to entrust garbage disposal to an unauthorized collection agent.Chests of drawers Beds Bicycles Futon Clothes cases
Flow of discarding oversized garbageExamples of collection items
 Open on weekends and national holidays.
 You can ask just about fees.
 For inquiries about Oversized garbage
collection, please contact the Center for Clean Life Environment  (Tel: 075-691-9376).
 Some items cannot be collected.
 Items designated by Home Appliance
Recycling Act P19
 Hazardous objects P20
 Waste from business activities P20
 Pickup points are on streets that are accessible by a garbage truck.
 Collection dates differ, depending on the area.
 It takes about a week from application to collection.
 Keep the release paper of oversize garbage collection fee tickets (stickers) at hand until the garbage is collected.
 Leave the garbage at the designated pickup point (street). Be careful to ensure that it does not cause any obstruction.
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to Incineration Plants
The following two Incineration Plants accept oversized garbage:
You need the “Application form for carrying in waste” (mark sensing sheet) prepared for respective Incineration Plants. As a
rule, obtain an application form from one of the following places in advance, fill in the blanks with a pencil, and drive to the Incineration Plant. (If you cannot obtain the application form in advance, you can receive it at the Incineration Plant on the day
that you carry in the garbage.) You will be required to show your driver’s license.* Incineration Plants accept garbage brought
by the applicant on the application form only.
Please ask an Incineration Plant for details.Recyclable paper
 P09Newspaper, cardboard, cartons, miscellaneous paper waste (fliers, brochures, magazines, paper
boxes, envelopes, post cards, wrapping paper, etc.)
Hazardous objects that might explode
P20Containers of petroleum (gasoline, kerosene, thinner, etc.), batteries, combustible powder (aluminum, plastic), propane cylinders, cassette gas cylinders, chemicals, spray cans, fireworks, matches, lighters
Items designated by Home Appliance Recycling Act
 P19Televisions (CRT-based, liquid-crystal, plasma display panel), refrigerators/freezers, air conditioners (including outdoor units), washers, clothes dryers, personal computers
Unbreakable objectsTires, motorbikes, car parts, oil drums, pianos, electrical wires/copper wires, chains, wire ropes, motors and machine tools, safes, iron agglomerates, oil heaters, dehumidifiers, and bowling balls
Industrial waste
 P20Waste from industrial activities such as cinders, sludge, waste oil, waste acid, waste alkali, waste plastic, scrap
metal, glass waste, concrete waste, ceramic waste, debris, paper waste, wood waste, and waste textiles
(Regarding paper waste, wood waste, and waste textiles, industrial waste means waste from limited businesses such as specific manufacturers or constructors.)
* We ask for appropriate disposal handled by authorized private contractors.See the back cover for Incineration Plant location maps.● North East Incineration Plant
1339 Ichihara-cho, Shizuichi, Sakyo-ku TEL 075-741-1003● South Incineration Plant
29 Hatsutanda, Yokooji, Fushimi-ku TEL 075-611-5362
Waste reception hours and disposal fees
Before carrying in garbage
Items with limits
Examples of items that are NOT acceptedWhere to carry in
Common to both Incineration Plants
Where to obtain
application formsIncineration Plants, Facility Management Section, Ward Beautification Offices, Counters for
Ecological Activities in Ward Offices or Ward Branch Offices, and some Sub Branch Offices.  *Refer to
the back cover for contact information.Oversized garbage  (hard objects)Type Limit
Bicycle Up to 5 per day
Laundry pole 3m or less in length
Spring mattress Up to 3 per day
Signboard (wooden panel) 2m x 2m or smaller
Furniture 0.8m x 1.5m x 2m or smaller
Soft garbageTypeQuantity limit per day
South North East
Futon 10/day 10/day
Tatami (one tatami mat = 1 jo) 6/day 12/day
Carpet 5/day 10/day
Urethane mat 5/day
Picnic blanket 5/dayQty. to carry in Waste disposal fees  (/100 kg)
Up to 100kg 1,000 yen
101kg to 600kg 1,500 yen /100kg
601kg ～ 2,000 yen /100kgReception
hoursMonday-Friday (Second and fourth Saturdays of the month)
9:00 a.m. - Noon, 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
*Open on national holidays
Holidays Sundays, First, third and fifth Saturdays of the month


19Items designated by the Home Appliance Recycling ActWhat is NOT collected in Kyoto City
Some items are not collected in Kyoto City from the standpoint of recycling requirements, danger in handling
or harmfulness of items. Dispose of the following items properly as shown below.
Four types of home appliances
Personal computersTelevisions, air conditioners, refrigerators/freezers, and clothes washers/dryers cannot be disposed of as oversized garbage.
You cannot take these items directly to Incineration Plants, either.
Televisions
Laptop
computersDesktop
computersAir conditioners
(including outdoor units)Refrigerators/freezers Clothes washers/dryers
Designated collection sites
Shimazaki-Unso Co., Ltd. 57-4 Yokooji Rokutanhata, Fushimi-ku TEL 075-604-6055
Nippon Express Co., Ltd. Kyoto Branch Rakunan Logistics Center 57-63 Kamitoba Shirogamae-cho, Minami-ku TEL 075-681-9571
Miyama Unyu KK 43 Kisshoin Ishihara Donoshiro-cho, Minami-ku TEL 075-693-7757
Contact a manufacturer or the Electric Appliance Recycling Ticket Center for detailed information including recycling fees.
Electric Appliance Recycling Ticket Center  0120-319-640  Purchase “Electric Appliance Recycling Ticket” at a post office
*Confirm the fee with the manufacturer in advance
*Ticket fee = Recycling fee
Apply for the collection of personal computers directly at the reception desk of each
manufacturer.
* If you have a PC main body and a display monitor made by different manufacturers, you
need to apply to the respective manufacturers.* When you request a pickup from an electric appliance store, a transportation fee (which differs depending on the store) to the designated collection site is required in addition to a recycling fee.
Contact for the introduction of respective manufacturers’ reception desks or the collection of PCs which are
homebuilt or whose manufacturers no longer exist due to withdrawing from the business:
PC3R Promotion Association   TEL 03-5282-7685    URL: http://www.pc3r.jpTake the product to the designated collection site
Take the home appliance to discard together with the
“Electric Appliance Recycling Ticket”■ When requesting a pickup from “the store where you bought the product,” “the store where
you are buying a new one” or “a nearby electric appliance store”*
■ When carrying in an item directly to collection facilities designated by a home appliance
manufacturerHow to recycle properly
YES 　NO
Remember the store where you
bought the product
If you do not remember which store you bought the product from, or the store is far away and pickup is difficult,
request a pickup from a nearby electric appliance store.The store is still openRequest a pickup from the
store that you bought it fromRequest a pickup from the store where you buy a new one Buying a new one
Contact a Counter for Ecological Activities or a Ward Beautification Office for information on electric appliance stores that can pick up the above items.
* Kyoto City has a contract with Renet Japan, a private recycling operator. If you apply for their pick-up service via the Internet for small electric appliances, they will
come to your home on a designated date and time for collection. (For inquiries and application: Renet Japan https://www.renet.jp/ (in Japanese))YES
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collected in Kyoto
CityCommercial waste
Other non-acceptable garbage
Item Where to consult/ How to discard
Rechargeable batteries (small secondary batteries) Return them to a collection box at stores or use collection services at
city-designated facilities. Button batteries
Car batteries (including motorcycle batteries)Consult a dealer.Chemicals such as powerful medicine or poison
Agricultural chemicals (for gardening, etc.)Consult a manufacturer or a dealer.
*Some items are accepted by mobile collection services. P12
Injectors, injection needlesReturn them to the medical institution or pharmacy where they were
provided.
Item Where to consult/ How to discard
Petroleum Consult a dealer.
*Some items are accepted by mobile collection services. P12 Coating materials, solvents
Gas cylinders Consult a manufacturer or a dealer.
Fire extinguishersThe Japan Fire Extinguisher Manufacturers’ Association disposes of fire
extinguishers in cooperation with local dealers (specified agents). Please contact
the Fire Extinguisher Recycling Promotion Center for details.
Fire Extinguisher Recycling Promotion Center  TEL 03-5829-6773
URL: http://www.ferpc.jp/   fire extinguisher recycling promotion center Search
Item Where to consult/ How to discard
Motor vehicles
Consult a dealer. Tires
Large-sized motors
Pianos Consult a manufacturer or a dealer.
Motorbikes, motorized bicyclesConsult a dealer, car maintenance shop, or the following:
Motorcycle Recycling Call Center  TEL 050-3000-0727
Business hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (excl. weekends, national holidays, and year-end
and New Year holidays)You cannot take the following items to the city’s
Incineration Plants, either.
Fire extinguishers are also collected via Yu-Pack (Japan Post’s domestic parcel delivery service). In-advance application is required.
Please contact the call center for exclusive use of Yu-Pack. 0120-822-306  *This service is not available to corporations. Objects that may pose a risk in collection or disposal
 Objects that are significantly large in volume or weight Objects including harmful materialsRequesting disposal from an unauthorized contractor…
May lead to illegal dumping. This breaches the Waste Disposal and Public Cleansing Act, and fines or imprisonment may
be imposed. Take proper measures such as confirming the scope of business described on the license when concluding a
contract for waste disposal.Contact information about general waste disposal: Kyoto Industrial Waste Association
 TEL 075-691-5516
Contact information about industrial waste disposal: Kyoto Industrial Waste Association (public corporation)
 TEL 075-694-3402You cannot dispose of commercial waste from shopping malls, offices or accommodation facilities as household garbage.
Commercial waste is classified into two types: general waste and industrial waste . （ P18  ） We ask for appropriate
disposal of these wastes through relevant disposal contractors, etc.
Regarding how to dispose of commercial waste, see “Guidebook for Proper Waste Management” posted on the Kyoto City
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21Collection of dead animals such as dogs and cats
○ When your pet dies, we will come and collect it for the fee of 4,730 yen per body.
(* In accordance with the revised consumption tax rate to be enacted from Oct. 1, 2019, the fee is to be 4,810 yen per body.)
○ If a body of a stray dog, stray cat or wild animal is left on a street, we will pick it up free of charge. Please contact
the Kyoto City Dead Animal Collection Center. If it is after business hours and the body obstructs passage, please contact the civil engineering office that manages the street.
Collection of human excrement
If regular collection of human excrement is necessary, you need to register (apply) in advance. After the registration,
if there is a change in the number of people in the household, or if the collection of human excrement becomes
unnecessary due to moving out or switching to a flush toilet, you need to change or delete the registration
information. Please contact the Center for Clean Life Environment.
Garbage from beautification activities and scattered garbage
For voluntary cleanup activities in public places, we provide or lend cleaning equipment and collect garbage based on application.Other efforts
In addition to recycling and disposing of garbage, Kyoto City makes various efforts.
Private companies also take positive actions for recycling. Some of them are introduced below.
1 Apply for collection at the Kyoto City Dead Animal Collection
Center
 0120-100-921  (Toll free)
From cell phones: TEL 0570-000-614 (Chargeable call)
* Users of flat-rate mobile phones/IP phones, toll free telephones or other discount communication
services: Contact: Tel: 075-330-6850
Business hours: Monday-Friday (incl. national holidays) 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  (excl. year-end and New Year holidays)
2 Confirm the type of animal, your address, name and phone
number, and pickup point.
Cows, horses, chickens, pigs, sheep, and ducks raised as livestock cannot be collected.
*Please consult us if any of these animals are kept as pets.
3 We collect the body after receiving the request.
It is impossible to pick it up inside private properties. Please take it to the public road.Put the body in a plastic bag and then in a cardboard box.
*Put only the body in the box. Remove collars or other accessories.
4 Payment notice will be delivered from the Center for Clean Life Environment later.When carrying in dead animals
Center for Clean Life
Environment
TEL 075-691-9376
Reception hours:
Monday-Friday  (incl. national holidays)
8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
(excl. year-end and New Year holidays)
How to apply: Submit an application form with a document describing the contents of the beautification activity and the garbage
collection site about 10 days in advance.Where to apply:  Counters for Ecological Activities in Ward Offices or Ward Branch Offices, Ward Beautification Offices or City
Beautification Section
 *Refer to the back cover for contact information.
 *Cleaning equipment (garbage bags for volunteer activities, cotton work gloves, metal tongs, etc.) will be provided or lent.
 For the disposal of garbage in parks or rivers, please contact respective administrators.Contact information about registration, cancellation, and
collection chargesCenter for Clean Life Environment (in charge of accounts)
TEL 075-691-4437
Business hours: Monday-Friday (incl. national holidays) 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Contact information about collectionCenter for Clean Life Environment (in charge of living environment)
TEL 075-681-5361
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Other effortsKyoto City’s designated plastic bags for household garbage
Kyoto City has introduced its own designated paid plastic bags. There are two types of
designated bags: one for combustible garbage and one for recyclables. They are available at supermarkets and convenience stores.Private businesses also make efforts to collect recyclables
Collection of personal computers and small home appliances via parcel delivery service
In order to secure a new route in the collection and recycling of small home appliances, we
collect such items via parcel delivery service in collaboration with Renet Japan Inc., a private
recycling operator.Please access our website or contact the Waste Reduction Promotion Section for details.
Kyoto city small home appliances Search
Waste Reduction Promotion Section TEL 075-213-4930
Recycling of trimmed tree branches and clippings
Trimmed tree branches and clippings are recycled by private companies (charged). Processed at recycling facilities, they are recycled into compost, soil improvement materials, cushioning materials, wooden boards, fuel chips, etc.For details, see the “Trimmed Tree Branches and Clippings Recycling Book,” access our website, or contact the Waste Reduction Promotion Section.
trimmed tree branches and clippings recycling Search
Waste Reduction Promotion Section TEL 075-213-4930
Promotion of waste
reduction and recycling
●	Reduction of Food loss and paper
waste
●	Aid community collection services
●	Install recyclables collection facilities, etc.
(JPY660.4 million yen
Budget for FY2018 )Promotion of city
beautification
●	Lend bird nets
●	Make available surveillance cameras to discourage illegal dumping
(JPY17.0 million
Budget for FY2018 )Countermeasures against
global warming
●	Promote the use of renewable energy such as solar power systems
(JPY520.1 million
Budget for FY2018 )
Savings for the Kyoto Citizen Environmental Fund  (JPY70 million Budget for FY2018 )
Accumulated funds are to be utilized in the renewable energy field, using cutting-edge technology in the medium and long term.How the revenue from designated bags is used
Revenue from Kyoto City’s designated paid bags is utilized in three business fields that are good for the ecology and
familiar to citizens.
Fliers and brochures utilizing the
revenue from designated paid
bags are marked like this.CapacityType 45ℓ 30ℓ 20ℓ 10ℓ 5ℓ
Combustible garbage
(Previously labeled as “Household
garbage”)
Sold as a set of 10 bagsPer set 450 yen 300 yen 200 yen 100 yen 50 yen
Per bag 45 yen 30 yen 20 yen 10 yen 5 yen
Recyclables
Sold as a set of 5 bagsPer set 110 yen 75 yen 50 yen 25 yen
Per bag 22 yen 15 yen 10 yen 5 yen
This project utilizes
revenue from
designated paid
bags for household
garbage.
This project utilizes revenue from designated paid bags for household garbage.


23Practice of lifestyle that avoids creating garbage
In order to reduce waste, each citizen is required to practice an approach to creating as little garbage as possible
on a routine basis from the standpoint of reducing and reusing as well as recycling.
For shopping
Check the refrigerator and
freezer before shopping
Check the refrigerator and freezer
before shopping. You can do it easily
with just a little ingenuity, such as
posting receipts on the door and striking out what you have used.
Select loose and unwrapped products!
Buying one loose item rather than a
pack may create less garbage and
save you money, even if it is a little
expensive for the unit price. Also try to select unwrapped items when you buy fruits or vegetables.Write a shopping memo in
advance
Prepare a memo of what you need
to buy for the day. Or you could take
a photo with your cell phone. You
can reduce wasteful purchasing at a supermarket.
Plan and buy just the right
amount
Buy just the right amount of foodstuffs so that you can use or eat them
up without producing waste. If you
buy more sale items than you can consume, you are
just wasting your
money.
Try to buy refills!
In the case of commodities such as
dish detergent and shampoo, buying
refillable products instead of buying
main containers every time saves you money and creates less garbage.Use a reusable shopping bag
Bring a reusable shopping bag when
you go shopping at a supermarket. By
using it repeatedly, you can reduce
the use of checkout bags.
Try to buy discount items
In an effort to reduce Food loss, retailers give a discount to items
whose best-before-date or use-by-
date is approaching. Support their effort by using these discounted or
short-dated food if you have a plan to
consume them right away.
Say no to disposable goods
Try to say no to disposable goods
such as throwaway chopsticks or
spoons at the checkout counter of
supermarkets or convenience stores, unless you need them.What is the difference
between the “best-before
date” and “use-by date”?
The best-before date indicates
The period during which food items
maintain their quality.
Food can be eaten after the best-
before date if there is no abnormality in color or smell.
The use-by date indicates
The period during which food items should be consumed.
Perishable food displays a use-by
date. Do not eat foodstuffs that have passed their use-by-date.
* Both dates guarantee the taste and safety
of food products that are unopened and
kept stored as instructed.Checkout bag Reusable shopping bag
Refill
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City Practice of lifestyle
that doesn’t create
garbageOther efforts Where recyclables goHow to dispose of
oversized garbage/ Carrying in garbage to Incineration Plants Recyclable paperFor residents of apartments from which private contractors collect garbage
23Practice of lifestyle
that doesn’t create
garbageFor cooking
Precut and stock ingredients for
convenience!
Cut and store ingredients that require
preparation in advance so that they
can be readily used for cooking.Make use of dried food!
Dried food is convenient and eco-
friendly as it is suitable for long-term
preservation and needs no refrigeration.
In the case of an emergency, it will serve as survival food.
 Do not buy too much. Use up what you bought.
① Do not forget to check the refrigerator before leaving home.
② Plan your menu, and put only what you use in a shopping basket.
③ Store vegetables and fruits properly. Repack leftover fish or meat into smaller
packages and freeze them!
④ Tidy up the refrigerator and frequently check what’s in it. This is also effective in saving energy and money.
 Mottainai!  (What a waste!) Eat up
																everything anyway.
① Enjoy your meal and eat up what is on your plate whenever possible.
② Refrigerate or freeze leftovers. Remember to eat them.
③ Try arranging leftovers into different menus.
④ “Past the best-before date” does NOT mean “Must throw away”!
 Drain excess liquid to slim down raw garbage.
① Watery, heavy, stinky, and hard to burn! Cut down on excess liquid anyway.② First, don’t wet garbage. Then squeeze out excess liquid. And dry!Practice of approach to reducing raw garbage
The keywords to reduce household raw garbage are the three “ KIRI”s –
Try the three KIRIs first!Try to reduce Food loss!
Food waste accounts for
about 40% of household
raw garbage in Kyoto City.
(Combustible household garbage by type in 2017)
Combustible
garbage
compositionRaw garbage
41.4%
Paper waste
31.2%
36.9% of raw garbage
is Food lossOthers
19.7%
Plastics
7.7%
Menu
Tidy up the refrigerator
& check what’s in it.
LeftoversFrozen
ingredients
Leftover
vegetablesIngredients a
little past the
best-before date
Squeeze!
Dry!
Kyoto Raw Garbage Reduction
Information Center
*The contents are subject to change.3-KIRI information is also
posted on the website!Kyoto reduction sukkiri Search
http://www.sukkiri-kyoto.com
Main contents:
•	Shopping	technique	at	grocery	stores•	Technique	to	tidy	up	the	refrigerator	&	freezer•	Drain	any	excess	liquid	from	raw	garbage	to
reduce the amount of garbage.•	Tips	for	preserving	ingredients	and	cooking•	Home-made	seasonings	and	cooking	with
leftovers
•	Character	pageDried bonito flakes


25Eat everything! Thirty-Ten (30-10) Movement
Food loss, or food still good enough to eat but that is thrown away, is said to amount to 6 million or more tons annually
nationwide. Join the “Thirty-Ten (30-10) Movement” to realize “no leftovers” when holding a dinner or a banquet at a restaurant.
1 Enjoy the meal without leaving the table for 30 minutes after the toast.
2 Return to your table 10 minutes before the closing of the party and enjoy the
meal again.
* Join in this movement if your physical condition or circumstances allow.
When a party is coming to an end, confirm with the restaurant whether you can take leftovers
(if any) home. If it is permitted, bring them on your own responsibility.(BSCBHF4FQBSBUJPO 4UBUJPO(BSCBH
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POInitiatives to reduce waste at events
Separate and dispose of recyclables
Please separate garbage into cans,
PET bottles, combustibles, etc. and
dispose of them according to the rules
of respective events.Say no to checkout bags
Refuse offered checkout bags at events unless you need one. Use a
reusable shopping bag to bring home
what you buy.Use reusable dishes
We recommend using reusable dishes (dishes you can wash and
use repeatedly) whenever possible
depending on the types of events. Make sure to return them after use.
Quality goods last a long time.
The Japanese term mottainai represents a sense of regret over
waste. With this mottainai in mind,
try using quality products for a long
time. Make use of LED lights or rechargeable batteries.Share equipment and daily
commodities!
Utilize rental services when
necessary. Share goods to promote
the effective use of things that we
have at hand.Use repair, reuse and auction
services!
Try using things “moppen (once again)” through repair or remaking.
Things that are not being used but are
too good to throw away are suitable for giving to flea market sales or
auctions.
Website on repair shops/second hand shops in Kyoto CityFrom small efforts in daily lifeFor outings and events
Bring your own bottle!
Bring your own bottle filled with your favorite drink such as coffee or tea so that
you can drink it whenever you want.
In Kyoto City, many tea or coffee shops encourage customers to bring their own
bottle. Some of them provide discount services for those bringing their own
bottle (“my bottle”). Why not get a benefit from their service?
Shops that promote “my bottle” in Kyoto City SearchTry to reduce the consumption
of PET bottles!
The annual consumption of
PET bottles for soft drinks is about 22.7 billion bottles! (FY2016)
This means that about 180
PET bottles are used per person every year.
Kyoto City, Moppen Search


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adhesive (container) 8
aerosol canIf gas is left inside, empty it outdoors
where there is no fire. Do not make holes
in an aerosol can. Dispose of its plastic
cap as "Plastic."7
agrochemicalsConsult with a dealer. Mobile collection service is also available (up to 1 liter x 2
containers depending on the type). 12, 20
air cleanerUse "Facilities" for ones that are H:30
cm x W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in
size. Discard larger ones as "Oversized."12, 17
air conditioner Including outdoor units 19
air mattress 17
albumTie some albums in a bundle about 30
cm in height. Small quantity can be
discarded as "Combustible."8, 17
aluminum cup and
plateDispose of soft plates made of paper or
aluminum as "Combustible."7
aluminum pot For instant nabeyaki-udon, etc. 8
amplifierUse “Facilities” for ones that are H:30 cm
x W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in size.
Discard larger ones as “Oversized.”12, 17
antennaTie some antenna parts in a small bundle before discarding.17
aquarium 17
ashDiscard up to two bags per disposal as "Combustible." (The weight should
not be more than can be lifted with one
hand.) Dispose of others as "Oversized."8, 17
ashtrayDispose of metal ones 30 cm or less in length as "Metal" and others as
"Combustible." In the case of glass or
ceramic ones, wrap them up in thick paper and put them in the center of a
garbage bag to prevent danger. 7, 8
astronomical telescope 17
audio media playerRemove batteries before discarding. Use
"Facilities" for ones that are H:30 cm x
W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in size.
Discard larger ones as "Oversized."12, 17
audio rack 17
B
baby buggy, baby chair,
baby bath, baby crib17
backpack 8
bagDiscard up to two bags per disposal
as "Combustible." (The weight should
not be more than can be lifted with one
hand.) Dispose of others as "Oversized."8, 17
ball 8
ballpoint pen 8
bamboo blindDispose of ones that can be put in a bag and lifted with one hand as
“Combustible.” Discard others as
“Oversized.”8, 17
baran (leaf-shaped
garnish for sushi, lunch
boxes, etc.)8
bar-bell 17
barricade 17Item Classification Point for disposal Related page
bat 17
bath matDiscard ones that are light enough to be lifted with one hand as "Combustible."
Dispose of others as "Oversized." 8, 17
bath/shower chairIf it is light enough to be lifted with one
hand and its garbage bag can be tied
closed, discard it as "Combustible."
Dispose of others as “Oversized."8, 17
bathtub cover 17
batterySee "dry battery," "button battery" and "rechargeable battery."12
battery (for cars,
motorcycles), generatorConsult with a dealer. 20
battery charger 12
beach umbrella 17
bed 17
belt 8
bench (for home use) 17
bicycleBatteries for electric bicycles are not
accepted. Consult with a dealer, etc.17
birdcageDispose of metal ones 30 cm or less in length as "Metal" and others as
"Oversized." 7, 17
blanketDispose of ones with heavy or
unremovable stains as "Combustible."12
blanket made of
towelingDispose of ones with heavy or unremovable stains as "Combustible."12
blenderRemove batteries before discarding. Use "Facilities" for ones that are H:30 cm x
W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in size.
Discard larger ones as "Oversized."12, 17
blind 17
blue tarpaulinDispose of ones that can be put in a bag and lifted with one hand
as “Combustible” and others as
“Oversized.”8, 17
Blu-ray DiscCases with discs inside are also accepted. Do not take cases only to
collection facilities. (Discard them as
"Combustible.")12
Blu-ray player/recorderUse "Facilities" for ones that are H:30 cm x W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in
size. Discard larger ones as "Oversized." 12, 17
boiler Consult with a dealer. 20
book See pages 9-12 for how to discard. 9-12
bottle (not for reuse)Broken bottles should be wrapped in
thick paper to prevent danger, put in the
center of a garbage bag and discarded
as "Combustible."3
bottle (reusable bottle)Rinse inside. Broken bottles should be wrapped in thick paper to prevent
danger, put in the center of a garbage
bag and discarded as "Combustible."12
bottle lidDispose of plastic ones as "Plastic" and others as "Combustible."5, 8
bowl (kitchen utensil)Dispose of metal ones as "Metal" and others as "Combustible."7, 8
bowling ballNot accepted at the city’s Incineration Plants. Apply for collection at Kyoto City
Large Trash Collection Center. 17
 Combustible garbage
 Cans, glass bottles and PET bottles
 Plastic containers and packages
 Small metal objects and spray cans
 Oversized garbage* Collection services at city-designated facilities
 Recyclable paper other than newspaper, cardboard and cartons
 Not collected in Kyoto City
 Should be recycled under the Recycling Act
 Dealers have their own collecting routes
*It is not acceptable to break down or disassemble oversized garbage and discard it as combustibles. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in the smooth operation of garbage collection and disposal.
*Collection services at  are available (free of charge) for “small home appliances” that are H:30 cm x W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in size.Classification mark listP12
P9 - 12
P19(Some items cannot be collected, depending on collection
facilities. Refer to the recyclables collection map.)


27 Combustible garbage
 Cans, glass bottles and PET bottles
 Plastic containers and packages
 Small metal objects and spray cans
 Oversized garbage* Collection services at city-designated facilities
 Recyclable paper other than newspaper, cardboard and cartons
 Not collected in Kyoto City
 Should be recycled under the Recycling Act
 Dealers have their own collecting routes
*It is not acceptable to break down or disassemble oversized garbage and discard it as combustibles. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in the smooth operation of garbage collection and disposal.
*Collection services at  are available (free of charge) for “small home appliances” that are H:30 cm x W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in size.Classification mark list
P12
P9 - 12
P19(Some items cannot be collected, depending on collection
facilities. Refer to the recyclables collection map.)Item Classification Point for disposal Related page
box-cutterWrap it up in thick paper to prevent
danger and take it to city-designated
collection facilities. (When discarding
it as "Combustible," wrap it up in thick paper and put it in the center of a
garbage bag to prevent danger.)12
branches and leavesBundle branches that are 50 cm or less
in length and 10 cm or less in diameter.
A mobile collection service is available
for items of 20 kg or less in weight. A recycling collection service as a model
project is available for up to two bags
or two bundles per disposal (The weight should not exceed the limit that can be
managed by one hand.) Discard others
as “Oversized” and small amounts as “Combustible.”8, 12, 17
bread machine 17
brick 17
broadcasting satellite
tuner12
brochure See pages 9-12 for how to discard. 9-12
broomIf it is light enough to be lifted with one hand and its garbage bag can be tied
closed, discard it as "Combustible."
Dispose of others as "Oversized."8, 17
brush (for writing or
painting)8
bucketDispose of metal ones 30 cm or less in
length as “Metal” and larger ones as
“Oversized.” Discard non-metal ones
that can be put in a bag and lifted with
one hand as “Combustible” and other
items as “Oversized.”7, 8, 17
Buddhist articlesDispose of metal ones 30 cm or less in length as “Metal” and larger ones as
“Oversized.” Discard non-metal ones
that can be put in a bag and lifted with one hand as “Combustible” and other
items as “Oversized.”7, 8, 17
button batteryUse collection services of electric
appliance stores, etc. or “Facilities.”
Insulate the terminals with adhesive tape.12
C
cable 12
cameraRemove batteries before discarding.
Dispose of disposable cameras as
"Combustible."12
can (for food and
beverage)Rinse inside. Dispose of ittokan (18-liter
oil cans) as "Oversized."3
can (for food and
beverages; excluding those for paints and machine oils) About 30 cm or less in length. Discard
ittokan (18-liter oil cans) as “Oversized.”7
can (for paints and
machine oils)Dispose of ittokan (18-liter oil cans) as "Oversized."8
can openerWrap it up in thick paper to prevent danger and take it to city-designated
collection facilities. (When discarding
it as "Combustible," wrap it up in thick paper and put it in the center of a
garbage bag to prevent danger.)12
candle 8
capDispose of plastic ones as “Plastic” and
metal or paper ones as “Combustible.”5, 8
car Consult with a dealer. 20
car part (muffler,
bumper, etc.)Consult with a dealer. 20
cardboard See pages 9-12 for how to discard. 9-12
carpetAn electric carpet is also classified as “Oversized.”17
cartonDispose of ones lined with aluminum foil (cartons for alcohol, etc.) as
"Combustible." 9-12Item Classification Point for disposal Related page
carving knifeWrap it up in thick paper to prevent
danger and take it to city-designated
collection facilities. (When discarding
it as "Combustible," wrap it up in thick paper and put it in the center of a
garbage bag to prevent danger.)12
cassette gas cylinderIf gas is left inside, empty it outdoors
where there is no fire. Do not make holes
in cylinders.7
cast-iron pan (for
household use)Dispose of ones 30 cm or less in length
as "Metal" and others as "Oversized."7, 17
catalog See pages 9-12 for how to discard. 9-12
CDCases with CDs inside are also accepted. Do not take cases only to
collection facilities. (Discard them as
"Combustible.")12
CD radio-cassette
playerRemove batteries before discarding. Use "Facilities" for ones that are H:30 cm x
W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in size.
Discard larger ones as "Oversized."12, 17
cell phone, PHS
(personal handyphone
system)Remove batteries before discarding. 12
ceramic, potUse "Facilities" for ceramic tableware (accepted by mobile collection services
only). In the case of others, discard up to
two bags per disposal as "Combustible." (The weight should not be more than
can be lifted with one hand.) Dispose of
others as "Oversized."8, 12, 17
chain (metal)Dispose of ones that can be put in a bag and lifted with one hand as
“Metal.” Consult with a dealer regarding
other items. (*Discard plastic as
“Combustible.”)7, 20
chair 17
charcoalDiscard up to two bags per disposal
as "Combustible." (The weight should
not be more than can be lifted with
one hand. Use water to soak it before discarding.) Dispose of others as
"Oversized."8, 17
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chemical agentConsult with a dealer. Mobile collection
service is also available (depending on
the type).12, 20
chest 17
chest of drawers 17
chinaUse "Facilities" for ceramic tableware
(accepted by mobile collection services
only). In the case of others, discard up to
two bags per disposal as "Combustible." (The weight should not be more than
can be lifted with one hand.) Dispose of
others as "Oversized."8, 12, 17
chiselWrap it up in thick paper to prevent danger and take it to city-designated
collection facilities. (When discarding
it as "Combustible," wrap it up in thick paper and put it in the center of a
garbage bag to prevent danger.)12
cigarette butt, ashPut out fire completely, and wet and
discard it as "Combustible."8
clay (papier-mache,
etc.)Discard up to two bags per disposal
as "Combustible." (The weight should
not be more than can be lifted with one
hand.) Dispose of others as "Oversized."8, 17
cleaning agentConsult with a dealer. Mobile collection service is also available (depending on
the type). 12, 20
cleaning bag 8
clear file folder 8
cling film (used in
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products, etc.)Rinse off dirt. Dispose of ones with
unremovable dirt as "Combustible."5
clock (powered by
electricity or battery)Remove batteries before discarding. 12
clothesDispose of ones with heavy or
unremovable stains as "Combustible."12
clothes case (clothes
box)Dispose of plastic ones as “Oversized” and paper ones as “Paper.”9-12, 17
clothes dryer 19
clothespinDispose of metal ones as “Metal” and others as “Combustible.”7, 8
coating material (paint,
etc.)Consult with a dealer. Mobile collection
service is also available.12, 20
coffee makerUse "Facilities" for ones that are H:30 cm x W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in
size. Discard larger ones as "Oversized." 12, 17
cold air machine (cold
air fan)Use "Facilities" for ones that are H:30
cm x W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in
size. Discard larger ones as "Oversized."12, 17
"color box" (simple do-
it-yourself cupboard
made of colored
plywood)17
concrete block 17
contact lens 8
container of medicineRinse inside. Dispose of bottles as
"Cans" and plastic ones as "Plastic."3, 5
cooking utensilDispose of metal ones such as pots, kettles and frying pans that are 30 cm or
less in length as "Metal" and others as
"Oversized."7, 17
cool box 17
cord Dispose of drum types as "Oversized." 12
corkscrewWrap it up in thick paper to prevent danger and take it to city-designated
collection facilities. (When discarding
it as "Combustible," wrap it up in thick paper and put it in the center of a
garbage bag to prevent danger.)12
cotton 8
cotton swab 8
crayon 8
cupboard 17
curtainDiscard up to two bags per disposal as
"Combustible." Dispose of others as
"Oversized."8, 17
curtain rail 17
cushionDiscard up to two bags per disposal
as "Combustible." (The weight should
not be more than can be lifted with one
hand.) Dispose of others as "Oversized."8, 17
cushioning material
(AirCap)Wrapping for articles on the market. In the case of ones not made of plastic,
dispose of them as "Combustible." 5
cutting boardDiscard ones that are light enough to be
lifted with one hand as "Combustible."
Dispose of others as "Oversized."8, 17
cylinderConsult with a dealer or a manufacturer.
Refer to "cassette gas cylinder" for
cassette gas cylinders.20
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dehumidifierRemove batteries before discarding.
Use “Facilities” for ones that are H:30 cm
x W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in size.
Discard larger ones as “Oversized.” *Not accepted at the city’s Incineration Plants.
Apply for collection at Kyoto City Large
Trash Collection Center.12, 17
dehumidifying agent Drain any excess liquid before discarding. 8
deodorantDispose of its plastic outer package and packaging film as "Plastic."8
desiccant Do not open its bag. 8
desk lampRemove batteries before discarding. Use "Facilities" for ones that are H:30 cm x
W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in size.
Discard larger ones as "Oversized."12, 17
desk, table 17
detergent measuring
spoon8
digital camera Remove batteries before discarding. 12Item Classification Point for disposal Related page
dishUse "Facilities" for ceramic ones (accepted by mobile collection services
only). Dispose of metal ones as "Metal"
and others as "Combustible."7, 8, 12
dish dryer 17
displayRecycle computer displays as described in page 19. Use “Facilities” for ones that
are H:30 cm x W:40 cm x D:40 cm or
smaller in size. Discard larger ones as “Oversized.”12, 17, 19
disposable chopsticksDiscard their plastic outer package as "Plastic."8
disposable diaperFlush excrement down the toilet and put the diaper in a paper bag, etc. before
discarding. 8
divider (in candy box,
etc.)Dispose of paper ones as "Paper." 5
dollDiscard up to two bags per disposal
as "Combustible." (The weight should
not be more than can be lifted with one
hand.) Dispose of others as "Oversized."8, 17
doll caseOnes with dolls inside can also be collected.17
dolly (carrier) 17
door, window, screen,
etc.Waste materials from residential construction are not accepted.17
dresserAn extra charge is required for a dresser chair. 17
drum set (instrument) 17
dry batteryIncluding alkaline batteries and manganese batteries.12
dryer 12
dryer (dish dryer, etc.) Follow "Act" for clothes dryers (page 19). 17
duckboards 17
dumbbell 17
dustcloth 8
dustpanDispose of metal ones 30 cm or less in length as “Metal” and others that are
light enough to be lifted with one hand
as “Combustible.” Discard others as “Oversized.”7, 8, 17
DVDCases with DVDs inside are also accepted. Do not take cases only to collection
facilities. (Discard them as "Combustible.") 12
DVD playerRemove batteries before discarding. Use
"Facilities" for ones that are H:30 cm x
W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in size.
Discard larger ones as "Oversized."12, 17
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earthen potDispose of ones that can be put in a bag and lifted with one hand as “Combustible.”
Discard others as “Oversized.” 8, 17
edged tool (scissors,
knife, etc.)Wrap it up in thick paper to prevent
danger and take it to city-designated
collection facilities. (When discarding
it as "Combustible," wrap it up in thick paper and put it in the center of a
garbage bag to prevent danger.)12
electric bulbWrap it up in thick paper, etc. and put it
in the center of a garbage bag to prevent
danger. Use “Facilities” for bulb-type
fluorescent lights. (*Discard LED bulbs as “Combustible.”)8
electric chain saw 17
electric fanRemove batteries before discarding. Use "Facilities" for ones that are H:30 cm x
W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in size.
Discard larger ones as "Oversized."12, 17
electric potUse "Facilities" for ones that are H:30 cm x W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in
size. Discard larger ones as "Oversized." 12, 17
electric shaver Remove batteries before discarding. 12
electric toothbrush
(main body)Use “Facilities” for the main body
after removing batteries when
possible. (*Discard the brush part as
“Combustible.”)12
electromagnetic cookerUse "Facilities" for ones that are H:30 cm x W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in
size. Discard larger ones as "Oversized." 12, 17
electronic dictionary
(electronic diary,
calculator)Remove batteries before discarding. 12


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 Cans, glass bottles and PET bottles
 Plastic containers and packages
 Small metal objects and spray cans
 Oversized garbage* Collection services at city-designated facilities
 Recyclable paper other than newspaper, cardboard and cartons
 Not collected in Kyoto City
 Should be recycled under the Recycling Act
 Dealers have their own collecting routes
*It is not acceptable to break down or disassemble oversized garbage and discard it as combustibles. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in the smooth operation of garbage collection and disposal.
*Collection services at  are available (free of charge) for “small home appliances” that are H:30 cm x W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in size.Classification mark list
P12
P9 - 12
P19(Some items cannot be collected, depending on collection
facilities. Refer to the recyclables collection map.)Item Classification Point for disposal Related page
electronic organ,
electronic pianoOnes with piano wires are not accepted.
Consult with a dealer depending on the
weight.17
empty can of coating
material (paint, etc.)Discard up to two bags per disposal
as "Combustible." (The weight should
not be more than can be lifted with one
hand.) Dispose of others as "Oversized."8, 17
enameled pan 7
engine oilWhen replacing oil at home, consult with a gas station or a dealer for pickup.
Mobile collection service is also available
(up to 20 liters).12, 20
envelope See pages 9-12 for how to discard. 9-12
extension cord 12
F
fabricDispose of ones with heavy or unremovable stains as "Combustible."12
facsimile equipment
(fax machine)Use "Facilities" for ones that are H:30 cm x W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in
size. Discard larger ones as "Oversized." 12, 17
fallen leavesA mobile collection service is available
for items of 20 kg or less in weight (after
removing soil). A recycling collection
service as a model project is available for up to two bags per disposal. (The weight
should not exceed the limit that can be
managed by one hand.) Discard other items as “Oversized” and small amounts
as “Combustible.”8, 17
false teeth 8
fan heaterRemove batteries before discarding. Use “Facilities” for ones that are H:30 cm x
W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in size (excluding petroleum/kerosene stoves).
Discard others as “Oversized.”12, 17
film (for photography) 8
fire extinguisherConsult with the Fire Extinguisher
Recycling Promotion Center.20
firework Wet it before discarding. 8
first-aid box 8
fishing rodDiscard up to two bags per disposal as “Combustible.” (The weight should not
exceed the limit that can be managed
by one hand.) Discard others as “Oversized.”8, 17
flashlight Remove batteries before discarding. 12
flier See pages 9-12 for how to discard. 9-12
flipperDispose of metal ones 30 cm or less in length as "Metal" and others as
"Combustible." 7, 8
floor cushionDiscard up to two bags per disposal
as "Combustible." (The weight should
not be more than can be lifted with one
hand.) Dispose of others as "Oversized."8, 17
floppy diskCases with disks inside are also accepted. Do not take cases only to
collection facilities. (Discard them as
"Combustible.")12
flower standDiscard up to two bags per disposal as "Combustible." (The weight should
not be more than can be lifted with one
hand.) Dispose of others as "Oversized."8, 17
fluorescent lightBroken items should be wrapped in thick paper, etc., and put in the center
of a garbage bag to prevent danger and
discarded as “Combustible.” (*Discard LED items also as “Combustible.”)12
forkWrap it up in thick paper and put it in the center of a garbage bag to prevent
danger. 8
frame 18
frying pan 7
furniture (chest of
drawers, etc.)17Item Classification Point for disposal Related page
fusuma (paper sliding-
screen)17
futonDispose of ones for children that can be
put in a bag and lifted with one hand
as “Combustible.” (Up to two bags per
disposal.) Discard others as “Oversized.”17
futon dryerUse "Facilities" for ones that are H:30 cm x W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in
size. Discard larger ones as "Oversized." 12, 17
G
galvanized sheet iron
(corrugated sheet)17
game machineRemove batteries before discarding. Use
"Facilities" for ones that are H:30 cm x
W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in size.
Discard larger ones as "Oversized."12, 17
game softwareSeparate it into a memory medium and a small home appliance.12
gas cooking stove 17
gas cylinderConsult with a dealer or a manufacturer. Refer to "cassette gas cylinder" for ones
for portable gas stoves. 20
gas range 17
gasolineConsult with a dealer. Mobile collection
service is also available (up to 4 liters).12, 20
glass plate, glass
productDiscard up to two bags per disposal as "Combustible." (The weight should
not be more than can be lifted with one
hand. Wrap it up in thick paper and put it in the center of a garbage bag to
prevent danger.) Dispose of others as
"Oversized."7, 8, 12
glass, drinking cupUse "Facilities" for ceramic ones (accepted by mobile collection services
only). Dispose of metal ones as "Metal"
and others as "Combustible."8, 17
glasses 8
glasses case 8
globeDiscard ones that are light enough to be lifted with one hand as "Combustible."
Dispose of others as "Oversized." 8, 17
glove 8
glove (made of fabric)Dispose of leather items or items
with heavy or unremovable stains as
“Combustible.”12
glow lamp (glow
starter)8
glue stick Dispose of its cap as "Plastic." 8
go board 17
golf ball 8
golf club/bag 17
grassDiscard up to two bags per disposal
as "Combustible." (The weight should
not be more than can be lifted with one
hand.) Dispose of others as "Oversized."8, 17
grater 7
guitar 17
gummed tape 8
H
hair brush, comb 8
hairpin 8
hangerIn the case of ones provided by a cleaner, confirm if they are returnable.8
hard disk drive
(external)Use “Facilities” for ones that are H:30 cm x W:40 cm x D:40 cm or smaller in
size. Discard larger ones as “Oversized.”
(Delete data)12, 17
hatDispose of ones with heavy or unremovable stains as "Combustible."12
headphones 12