How to separate and dispose ofresources and garbage

Yahaba-cho
versionPublished March 2022

Separation dictionary

Resource

P3 Raw garbage
P4

Plastic
Paper containers
and packaging
Made of paper

P4 Containers andpackaging

3R is SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) that can be done at home
3Rs for waste
amountreduction❶ Let's use it carefully and reduce the amount of garbage!
❷ Let's use it many times, repair and use it!
❸ Let's sort for recycling!

REDUSE❶ Do not buy anything that becomes garbage●Take good care of things●Bring your own eco bag and your own bottle●Refuse overwrapping●Do not buy disposable items

First, let's reduce the generation of garbage.

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lectiokr pac ol
Papetion box ccollecPET bottles

Empty canP6 Empty bottle
CardboardP6 old clothes
P7

Collected
separately
Small household
appliances

P8

Hazardous /dangerous
GarbageDry batteries
Large,R EUSEP8 non-burnable●Use of returnable container

P9 collected❷ Use repeatedly●Repair and use for a long time

Reuse things repeatedly for a long time without disposing of them as garbage.

Tray box

Newspapers /magazines

P5 Paper pack

RECYCLE❸ If separated properly,
garbage becomes resources.

●Observe the sorting rules●Buy recycled products●Utilize collective resource collection andover-the-counter collection

If it becomes garbage, let's return it to resources.
Issued / Morioka / Shiwa District Environmental Facility Association
168-2, Dai 12 Chiwari, Nishitokuta, Yahaba-cho, Shiwa-gun, 028 - 3603. TEL 019 - 697 - 3835

Yahaba Townspeople Environment Division
123, Dai 13 Chiwari, Minamiyahaba, Yahaba-cho, Shiwa-gun, 028 - 3692. TEL 019 - 697 - 2111

garbage

Burnable

P9 garbage

Items not

P10

Items that are notcollected / accepted
and their disposal
procedures
Resource /garbage

P12 separation
dictionary

P32 flow

Recycling

How to separate and dispose of resources and garbage
Types of resources and garbage

Please check the garbage collection calendar in your area for the collection date.

Resource

Types

Publishpage

Bucket collection

3P

Raw garbage

Twice a week (not in some areas)

Plastic containers andpackagingOnce a week

Green

4P

Paper containers and packaging

Twice a month (every other week)

Green

4P

Newspapers / magazines

2-3 times a month (every other week)

Paper packs and PET
bottles

Tie it to a cross with apaper string

2-3 times a month (every other week)

Green

Empty cans / bottles

Twice a month (every other week)

Green

Corrugated cardboard

Once a monthTie it to a cross with apaper string

Old clothes

Once a month

Green

Large, non-burnable garbage

To the dedicated collection box at thecollection baseLarge, non-burnable garbage when you
put out at the collection point.
Put fluorescent tubes and light bulbs in a box and put them ina separate bag on the day of "empty cans / empty bottles".
Others go to the dry battery collection box
at the garbage collection point.
To the dry battery collection box at the
garbage collection point
Once a month(Things that do not fit in the bag can be left as they are)Burnable garbage

Twice a week

Small household appliances

Hazardous / dangerous garbage
Dry batteries
GarbageBag color

Collection date, etc.

Designated bag

Burnable
garbage
For nonburnablegarbage

5P
6P
6P

Unnecessary

7P

Yellow
Green

8P

Unnecessary
Unnecessary

8P

Yellow

8P

Yellow

9P

For resource
garbage-resource garbage-

Please put Plastic
containers and packaging,
Paper containers andpackaging, Paper packs,
Empty cans, Empty bottles,
PET bottles, old clothes.

Items that cannot be put out at the collection point
Types

Disposal procedures

Publishpage

Items that are not collected but are
accepted

Ask the collector to collect it, or make a reservation in advance andbring it in directly.

9P

Temporary large amount ofgarbage due to moving, etc.

Ask the collector to collect it, or make a reservation in advance andbring it in directly.

9P

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or a specialist.

10P

Business garbage (garbage
generated at work)

The Waste Management Law requires that business garbage be properly
disposed of at the responsibility of the business operator. Regardless of theamount or type, it cannot be put out at the household waste collection point.

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3 principles of garbage disposal

Put designated items

To the designated place

At a designated date and time

Please use the designated bags
and sort garbage properly
for disposal.

Please check with the neighborhood
association etc. for your garbage
collection point.

Please take it out to thedesignated collection pointby 8 am on the designated day.

Collection point

Collection point
Burnable
garbageNon-burnablegarbage

Plastic containers
and packaging

Resource Emptycans / bottles

Resource
PET bottle

Resources
Old clothes

Collection point

If garbage that does not comply with the three principles of garbage disposal is put out at thecollection point, the yellow card on the left will be attached to the infringing garbage and it will not
be collected.
The reason for the violation is checked on the yellow card, so please take it home once, checkthe details of the violation, and dispose of it properly at your own responsibility.
The garbage collection point is kept clean with the cooperation of the local people.
Please follow the three principles of waste disposal and cooperate with proper garbage disposal.

Separation of resources and garbage
1 First, separate resources.

Resources

Raw garbage◎ Raw garbage collected in a raw garbage bucket is recycled as compost "Denen Yuki".
● Please be sure to put out the local raw garbage collected in the raw garbage bucket on the dayof raw garbage.
● Please drain thoroughly. It has a great effect on amount reduction.
● Dispose of non-fermented foods (bones, seashells, eggshells, bean shells, etc.) as "burnablegarbage".
● When you put out raw garbage in a plastic bag, please be sure to bring back the empty bag.
● Be careful not to let foreign matter such as vinyl, spoons and forks inside.
● For local raw garbage that is not collected in a raw garbage bucket, try to reduce the amountby using a raw garbage disposal container.

Garbagecollection pointRaw garbage

Please drain thoroughly.

Please do not put bones,
seashells, eggshells, etc.

3What is container packaging?
Plastic containers and packaging and paper containers and packaging are containers and packaging thatyou can no longer use or eat the contents of the product.
A "container" is for putting a product (including a bag), and a "packaging" is for wrapping a product.
According to the Containers and Packaging Recycling Law, containers and packaging is defined as"something that is becoming unnecessary when the contents are consumed or separated from the contents."◎ Plastic containers and packaging are recycled as plastic products such as artificial wood andpallets.
● Check the recycle mark.
● Please take out the ones that are not dirty or wet.
● Dispose of items that are difficult to remove, terrible, or unwashable as "burnable garbage."● Please put it in a bag so that people can know the contents.

Made of plastic
Containers andpackagingFood tray (colored)

Net of fruits, etc.

Toilet paper
packaging
Pudding jelly container
Containers forstrawberries andtofu (soy bean curd)

Styrofoam Medicine container(made of plastic)

Made of plastic
Container and packaging recycling markContainer ofcup ramen
Containers for dairy products Shopping
bag
Shampoo container(remove the nozzle and Exterior film forput to burnable garbage) vegetables, etc.

★ Dirty and wet items cannot be recycled, sothey are burnable garbage.

Attention

Things not applicable

Straws, forks, etc.

Paper
containers andpackagingIce cream container
Container for lunch box(You do not have to remove the price tag sticker)

These things become "burnable garbage".
(Although it is made of plastic, it does not fit into the category of "container" or "packaging")

Washbasin / bath chair

Toys, etc.

Cases for CDs, DVDs, videos, etc.

◎ Paper containers and packaging are recycled as raw materials for papermaking or recycled
paper boards using used paper.
● Check the recycle mark.
● Please take out the ones that are not dirty or wet.
● Dispose of items that are difficult to remove, terrible, or unwashable as "burnable garbage."● Please put it in a bag so that people can know the contents.
Pack of sake (Japanese liquor, etc. (with aluminum foil inside)Cap

Paper containers and packaging
Recycling mark

Wrapping paper
for copy paper

Ice cream container Disposable chopstick bag

To plastic
containers andpackaging

Middle mount paperof white shirt

The spout does
not have to be
cut off

Paperbags
Gum or chocolate wrapping paper

Attention

Things not applicable

Envelope

Flyers etc.

To "newspapers / magazines" or "burnable garbage" To "newspapers / magazines"

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Pack
To paper containers and packaging

Core such as plastic wrap

For hard things, go to "burnable garbage"

Paper pack

To "paper pack"Newspapers /magazines(used paper)◎ Newspapers and magazines are recycled as raw materials for papermaking.
● Please pack and put out each newspaper and magazine within a thickness of 30 cm.
● Please tie it in a cross with a paper string and put it out.
● Please give priority to resource recovery at supermarkets and residents' associations.

Newspaper

Magazines

Newsprint

Insert leaflet* For newspapers and magazines, tie
them in a cross with a paper string.
4月

Books such as independent books andManga (comics) books
paperback books (including hardcover books)

Paper pack

Catalog

Weekly magazines andother magazines

Notebooks◎ Paper packs are recycled as toilet paper, tissue paper, etc.
● Check the recycle mark. Paper containers and packaging Items with the recycling mark shouldbe put out in "paper containers and packaging".
● Open the container, wash it, put it in a bag and take it out.
● Please put it in a bag so that people can know the contents.
● Please give priority to resource recovery at supermarkets and residents' associations.

★ Pack for sake (Japaneseliquor), mirin, etc. in
paper containers andpackaging.

Paper pack
Recycling markPET bottles◎ PET bottles are recycled as chemical fibers and PET bottles.
● Check the recycle mark.
● PET bottles with contents cannot be put out. Please empty it and put it out.
● Put out plastic caps and labels in "plastic containers and packaging" and metal caps in "emptycans".
● Please put out containers such as sauce, mayonnaise, ketchup and cooking oil in "Plastic
containers and packaging".
● Please put it in a bag so that people can know the contents.
● Please give priority to resource recovery at supermarkets and residents' associations.

★ Items filled with
contents cannot be
put out as garbage.

PET bottle markHow to put out a plastic bottle
Step ①①EmptyCalendar(Remove metal parts and put tolarge / non-burnable garbage)

Step ②②②Remove
Remove the cap

Cap to"Plastic containers and packaging"★ Containers of sauces,mayonnaise, ketchup,
cooking oil, etc.
cannot be recycled as
PET bottles.

Step ③③Wash
Wash with water

Step ④④Take the label

Label to"Plastic containers and packaging"5

Empty can◎ Empty cans are recycled as raw materials for iron and aluminum.
● Check the recycle mark.
● Cans with contents cannot be put out. When you take out an empty can, please be sure toempty it and put it in a bag.
● Please be sure to use up spray cans and cassette cylinders, and specify "spray cans" and"cassette cylinders" separately from the bag.
● Please do not put foreign substances such as cigarette butts.
● We do not collect or accept containers for poisonous substances such as pesticides anddeleterious substances. Please consult your dealer shop.
● Please put it in a bag so that people can know the contents.
● Please give priority to resource recovery at supermarkets and residents' associations.

Steel canRecycling markCans of sweets
Beveragecans

Aluminum cans
Recycling markEmpty bottle◎ Empty bottles are recycled as raw materials for bottles and roadbed materials.
● You cannot put out bottles with contents as garbage. When putting out an empty bottle, pleasebe sure to empty the contents, remove the cap, and put it in the bag.
● Please put out metal caps in "empty cans" and plastic caps in "plastic containers andpackaging".
● Please do not put foreign substances such as cigarette butts.
● We do not collect or accept containers for poisonous substances such as pesticides anddeleterious substances. Please consult your dealer shop.
● Please put it in a bag so that people can know the contents.
● Please give priority to resource recovery at supermarkets and residents' associations.

日本酒

BEER

Beer bottles 1.8-liter-bottle* Rinse the inside with water
before putting it out.

Corrugated cardboard
Recycling markOld clothes

Spray cans

Canned food cans

Food and drink bottles

Corrugatedcardboard* To resource groups, collection companies,
or retail shops, as much as possible.

★ Please be sure to
remove the cap
attached to thebottle, and put it
out in an empty canfor metal and in aplastic containerand packaging forplastic.

◎ Corrugated cardboard is recycled as corrugated board base paper.
● Please check the recycle mark and cross section.
● Corrugated cardboard with surface treatment such as water repellent finish is not recycled.
Please put it out as "burnable garbage".
● Fold the corrugated cardboard and tie it in a cross with a paper string.
● Please give priority to resource recovery at supermarkets and residents' associations.
★ Just because it ismade of hard paper
does not mean that it iscorrugated cardboard.
Corrugated cardboard
has a corrugated crosssection.

◎ Old clothes is recycled as a raw material for textiles and waste cloth.
● Buttons and fasteners can be left attached. Please wash as much as possible before putting it out.
● Please put old clothes in a bag so that the contents do not get wet.

★ Please put old clothes
in a bag so that they will
not get wet.

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Metal lids

2 Next, separate the items to be collected separately.

Collected separately◎ We collect precious metals from small household appliances.
● Remove the dry batteries and dispose of them in "Hazardous / Dangerous Garbage and Dry
Batteries".
● Remove rechargeable batteries such as lithium batteries, insulate the electrodes, andthen put them in the collection box of the dealer shop.
● If the rechargeable battery cannot be removed, completely discharge it before removing it.
● Please dispose of recording media such as CDs and DVDs as "burnable garbage".

Smallhouseholdappliances

Types of small household appliances to collect●Cell phone
Smartphone

Those passing through the entrance of the collection box (15 cm x 25 cm)●Phone(Excluding dial type) ●Fax

●Video camera ●Digital camera
Small camera●Stationary type
Handheld game console ●Electronic dictionary ●Photo printer●Remote controller ●IC recorder●Portable music player

How to dispose
Please put it in the
dedicated collection
box installed at thenext collection
base.

●Calculator ●Portable DVD / BD
Player●Game controller

CD player
MD player
Flash memory, etc.

●Electric cords, etc.
●Portable radio●Electronic Sphygmomanometer

Cable
AC adapter
Extension cord, etc.

Lithium-ion batteries cannot be put out

If you can remove the rechargeable battery, put into the collection box at the store.

Small collection home appliance box installation location
Morioka City (Tonan area)

Shiwa-choYahaba-cho● K's Denki Morioka Minami store● Sunday Shiwa store● Cooperative Morioka Wholesale Center● Homac Tonan store● Homac Shiwa store● Shopping Mall Aruco● Universe Morioka Minami store● Universe Shiwa store● Super Arcs Yahaba store● Morioka City Hall Tonan General Branch● Rocky Shiwa store● Homac Yahaba store(5 - 58 Sanbonyanagi, Morioka City )(10 - 20 - 5 Sanbonyanagi, Morioka City)(2-17 - 50 Tsushidanishi, Morioka City )(14 - 37 - 2 Tsushida, Morioka City )● Morioka City Hall Iioka Branch Office(8 - 100, Shimoiioka, Morioka City)● Morioka City Hall Otobe Branch Office(1-12 - 7 Sakuramachi, Shiwa-cho)(50 Shimotonobo, Kitahizume, Shiwa-cho)(192 - 1 Marumori, Hizume, Shiwa-cho)(235 - 1 Daibo, Kosuiji, Shiwa-cho)(1-2 - 15 Distribution Center Minami, Yahaba-cho)(7 - 425 - 3 Minamiyahaba, Yahaba-cho)(1 - 56 - 1 Fujisawa, Yahaba-cho)(7 - 385 - 3 Minamiyahaba, Yahaba-cho)● Yahaba Town Hall

(13 - 123 Minamiyahaba, Yahaba-cho)(6 - 79 - 1 Otobe, Morioka City )7

Hazardous /dangerous garbage
and dry batteries◎ Glass, mercury, etc. are collected from fluorescent tubes, and metals are collected from drybatteries.
● Put fluorescent tubes and light bulbs in a bag separate from other garbage so that they will not
break, and put them out on the collection day of "empty cans / bottles".
● Please put the batteries, razor, thermometer and disposable lighter in the dry battery collection
box provided at the garbage collection point.

* Wrap fluorescent tubes and light bulbs in paper so that they will not
break, or put them in a case (paper case for replacement, etc.).
Straight tube typeCircular type

Razor

Thermometer
Lighter★ Dry battery collection box

3 Next, separate the garbage that is not separated into resources.

Garbage◎ Metals are collected from large-sized garbage.
● Large-sized garbage has a longest side of 1 m or more, a total of less than 3 m in length,
width, and height, a longest side of less than 2 m, and a weight of less than 60 kg. We do notcollect anything beyond this, such as electones, organs, pianos, electronic pianos (excluding
portables), mattresses with springs, sofas with springs, large and fireproof safes, tatami mats,drums, home tanks, and bathtubs. For details, please refer to "What to request from a collector /What to bring in directly".
● Please put out lightweight flammable items (shelf storage boxes, plastic clothes cases, etc.)with a longest side of less than 1 m as "burnable garbage".
● For large-sized garbage that does not fit in the bag, please attach a note saying "Large-sized /non-burnable garbage" so that people can identify it as garbage.
● Please do not dispose of it as garbage. Instead, please dispose of it by such as selling it to a
recycler as much as possible.

Largegarbage

Furniture

Non-burnablegarbage●There are size and weight restrictions.

★ When you put yourbicycle out to thegarbage collection
point, please paste
a note of "Large /non-burnablegarbage" so thatpeople can identify
it as garbage.

lengthlaundrypole
Ski
Snowboard

width

Length＋ width＋
height is less than 3m

・The longest side is less than 2m・Weight is less than 60kg

◎ Metals are collected from non-burnable garbage.
● You cannot put out bottles with contents as garbage. Please use it up and empty it before putting it out.
● Please wrap crockery ware scraps, flat glass, and broken glassware products in paper, then put them inthe bag carefully so that the bag does not tear, and put the bag out as garbage with the contents clearlyspecified on the bag.
● For kerosene heaters, please be sure to drain kerosene and remove the dry batteries.
● For tube-type lamps, please be sure to remove fluorescent lamps and incandescent lamps before putting them out.
● Please be sure to remove the cassette cylinder before putting out the cassette stove as garbage.
● Please put it in a bag so that people can know the contents.

Cassette
Stove

Wire hanger

Crockery, etc.

heightSnow shovel

Broken umbrella
Frying pan

Oil / paint cans

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Glass

Stove

Cosmetic bottle

Pan★ Please wrap crockery ware scraps, flat glass, and broken
glassware products in paper, then put them in the bag
carefully so that the bag does not tear, and put the bag out
as garbage with the contents clearly specified on the bag.

◎ Burnable garbage is not recycled. Let’s thoroughly separate and try to reduce the amount.
● Please never mix dangerous materials such as metals, spray cans, disposable lighters,
fireworks and gunpowder.
● Please harden cooking oil or soak it in cloth or paper before putting it out.
● Wood chips, pruned branches, etc. are accepted only if they are 50 cm or less in length and 5 cm
or less in thickness. Items exceeding this size will not be collected or accepted. Please cut it below
this and put it out.
● Please dry grass, fallen leaves and pruned branches before putting them in a bag and putting
them out at the collection point. If the amount is large enough to bother other people, pleaseseparate into several batches and put out 2 to 3 bags at a time.
● Please put it in a bag so that people can know the contents.

Burnable
garbage

Wood chips
5cm

School bag

50cm

Burnable pet sandCassette tape

Video tape

CD･DVD
5cm

Cut

Boots
Shoes

Diapers* Please remove thefilth and take it out.

* Items with heels and items with metal
fittings are also burnable garbage.

50cm

Less than 50 cm

Less than 1m

Rubber hosefuton (Japanese bedding)* Please tie it with a string and put it out.

Paper that cannot
be recycled* Film part of envelope,
photo, etc.

Costume case

Medical waste

Of the medical waste at home, non-infectious waste such as vinyl bags should be labeled as medical waste and disposed of.
Please consult a medical institution as you cannot put out sharp objects such as injection needles.

Items not collected
Items that are not collected but are accepted (garbage speciﬁed for direct delivery / charged)
Items that are diﬃcult to collect and transport
The following garbage will not be collected at the collection point. Ask a general waste collection andtransportation licensed company to collect it, or make a reservation in advance and bring it in directly. Pleasecheck the collection calendar or the union homepage for a list of licensed companies.

(1) Items that cannot be transported (2) Items specified by product name regardless of size
・Items which the total of the three sides(length, width, and height) is
3 m or more or the longest side is 2 m
・Weight over 60kg

Organs, mattresses with springs, sofas with springs, tatami
mats, electronic pianos, drums, home tanks, bathtubs, etc.
For details, please check the sorting list after P12 or checkon the homepage.

Mattress with springs

Tatami mats

Large bed frame

Sofa with springs
Large chest of drawers

Large table

Electronic piano

Temporary large amount of garbage due to moving, etc.
If a large amount of garbage is temporarily generated due to moving, etc. and the amount is too large tobe put out at the collection point (limited to 10 bags or more in 45 liter bags or 1 light truck or more), pleaseask a general waste collection and transportation licensed company for collection, or make a reservation inadvance and bring it in directly by the person who is discharging it.

9Items not collected / accepted
Items that are not collected / accepted and their disposal proceduresElectone / piano

Please consult your dealer shop.

Large safe / ﬁreproof safe

Please consult your dealer shop.

Gas cylinder / propane gas
cylinderPlease consult a cylinder dealer or the Iwate LP Gas ConsumerCounseling Center (☎019 – 623 – 6471).

Commercial stocker

Please consult with a specialist (collection and transportation company)
to have them picked up.

Car battery

Please consult with an automobile supply store, repair shop, gas station, etc.

Car parts (bumpers, etc.) and tires

Please consult your distributor shop or dealer shop to have them picked up.

Concrete blocks / bricks

Please consult with a specialist (collection and transportation company)
to have them picked up.

Mobility scooter

Please consult your dealer shop.

Rechargeable battery

Please consult your dealer shop.

Fire extinguisher

Please consult the Eco Cycle Center (0120 - 822 - 306 URL:
https://www.ferecycle.jp) or consult your dealer shop.

Thinners, paints

Please consult your dealer and have them picked up.

Gypsum board, insulationmaterials

Please consult with a specialist (collection and transportation company)
to have them picked up.

Electric bicycle battery

Please consult your dealer shop.

Kerosene, oil, waste oil

Please consult with a gas station, etc. and have them picked up.

Length over 50 cm, thickness over 5 cm
Tree branch

Cut it to the specified length before carrying it in. If you cannot cut it,
consult a specialist.

Fireworks, gunpowder, match

Please use up the contents. We will not accept unused items.

Warning ﬂare

Please consult your car dealer.

(For printers)
Ink cartridge, toner

Please put it in the collection box at the store.

Chemicals, pesticides andpowerful drugs

Please consult with your dealer, retailer, or agricultural cooperative tohave them picked up.

Agricultural vinyl

Please have it picked up at the agricultural cooperative.

Agricultural equipment andmaterials

Please have it picked up by a resource recovery company or agricultural
cooperative.

Motorcycles including motorized bikes, and their disposal procedure● Domestic motorcycle manufacturers and importers have voluntarily created a"motorcycle recycling system" and are working to recycle discarded motorcycles.

Target productMotorized bicycle, light two-wheeled vehicle,
small two-wheeled vehicle(Not applicable: Sidecar (sidecar part), buggy car,electric kickboard, bicycle with electric assist)○ Disposal procedure. Please ask the "disposal motorcycle dealer" or "pick-up window" for disposal.
○ Details ・ Contact information for each manufacturer, Motorcycle Recycling Call Center ☎050 - 3000 - 0727
Reception hours (excluding weekends, holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, etc.) 9:30 to 17:00
Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Automobile Recycling Promotion Center
https://www.jarc.or.jp/motorcycle/

10Personal computer (including display) and its disposal procedure● Based on the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources, personal
computers (including displays) will be recycled.

(1) Desktop personal computer(2) Laptop, notebook-sized
personal computer(3) CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display(4) Liquid crystal display(5) Accessories (keyboard, mouse, cable, etc. included at the time of purchase)

Target product○ Disposal procedure. Please apply for collection directly to the manufacturer.
○ Details ・ Contact information for each manufacturer. General Incorporated Association PC 3R Promotion Association
7th Floor, Nakakita Bldg, 3-8, Kanda-Ogawamachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0052.
☎03-5282-7685 https://www.pc3r.jp

Speciﬁed household appliances (home appliances) and their disposal procedures● Based on the Home Appliance Recycling Law, the following 4 home appliances are available.
(1) Request a home appliance retailer with a fee(2) Request the collection and transportation company to recycle home appliances with a fee.
(3) Please transfer the home appliance recycling fee at the post office and bring it directly to thedesignated collection place.

4 items of home appliances(1) Home air conditioner(2) TV set* CRT type, liquid crystal and plasma type (limited to those that do not use primary batteries orstorage batteries as power sources, excluding those designed to be incorporated into buildings)(3) Electric refrigerator / freezer(4) Electric washing machine / clothes dryer○ Designated pick-up location (when you bring your own) Nippon Express Co., Ltd. Morioka Branch
2 - 4 - 35 Distribution Center Minami, Yahaba-cho ☎019 - 637 - 6411

Estimated recycling fee (including consumption tax)
Home air conditioner

from 990 Yen

15-inch or
below

from 1,320 Yen

16-inch or
above

from 2,420 Yen

170ℓ or lessfrom 3,740 Yen

171ℓ ormorefrom 4,730 Yen

Electric washingmachine / clothes dryer

from 2,530 Yen

TV setElectric
refrigerator
Electric
freezerIn the case ofretail stores andcollection andtransportationcompanies,
transportation
charges will be
added.

* Recycling fees may vary depending on the manufacturer.

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If you don't know
how to put it out,
look at the table andsort the garbage out!

Garbage separation dictionary

By 50 sounds
List

We have posted the main garbage from homes. Please have a look when you are wondering under whichclassification to put out your garbage.
*It is not possible to dispose of business-related garbage at a local garbage collection point.
Please carefully look at the recycling mark, sort your garbage, and put it out.
……………………………………………… For details, see page 9.
Burnable garbage…………………………………………………… For details, see page 3.
Raw garbage
For details, see page 5.
Newspapers …………………………………………………
/ magazines…………………………… For details, see page 5.
Paper packs and PET bottles…………………………… For details, see page 4.
Plastic containers and packaging………………………………………………
For details, see page 4.
Paper containers
and packaging

Item name

A

A~B

E~F
G~H

K~L
M~N
O~P
Q~R
S~T
U~V

B

W~X
Y~Z
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……………………………………………………
For details, see page 7.
Small household
appliances……………………………………………
For details, see page 8.
Large, non-burnablegarbage…………………………
For details, see page 8.
Hazardous / dangerous waste and drybatteries
For details, see page 9.
Items to be requested for………………………………………………
collection / Items to be brought in directly……………………………………………
For details, see page 10.
Items not collected/ accepted

Remarks

AC adapter

Small household appliances

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Agricultural chemicals and powerful drugs

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Agricultural equipment (for business use)

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Agricultural materials (vinyl and materials)

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Air conditioner

Items not collected / accepted

Products subject to the Home Appliance Recycling Law. (Referto P11)

Air conditioner (for home use)

Items not collected / accepted

Products subject to the Home Appliance Recycling Law. (Referto P11)

Burnable garbage

Air purification machine

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Alarm clock

Large, non-burnable garbage

Remove the dry batteries.

Album (photo)

Burnable garbage

Aluminum leaf, aluminum pan, aluminum
foil

Burnable garbage

Aluminum panel for gas range

Burnable garbage

Aluminum sash

I~J

For details, see page 6.
Cardboard ……………………………………………………
and old clothes

Sorting classiﬁcation

Air freshener

C~D…………………………………………… For details, see page 6.
Empty cans / bottles

Large, non-burnable garbage

Aluminum wrappers for chocolate

Burnable garbage

Aluminum-coated bags / packs(wrapping paper for confectionery/ medicine)

Plastic containers andpackaging

Antenna (for indoor / outdoor use)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Artificial flowers

Burnable garbage

Artificial lawn

Burnable garbage

Ash (of the stove)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Ashtray

Large, non-burnable garbage

Astronomical telescope

Large, non-burnable garbage

Athletic shoes

Burnable garbage

Attache case

Large, non-burnable garbage

Audio equipment

Large, non-burnable garbage

Baby bottle (made of glass)Large, non-burnable garbage

Baby bottle (made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

baby carriage

Large, non-burnable garbage

Baby chair, stroller
Baby bath, baby cot

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)
Burnable garbage because it is diﬃcult to remove dirt.
What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage.

Items with the longest side of 1 m or more are large, nonburnable garbage.
Limited to those without fire.

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Item name

Sorting classiﬁcation

Remarks

Bag of disposable chopsticks(made of paper)

Paper containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Bag of disposable chopsticks(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Bag of potato chips(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Bags and briefcases(made of cloth, plastic, leather)

Burnable garbage

Ball (sports equipment)

Burnable garbage

Bamboo broom

Burnable garbage

Bamboo sword

Burnable garbage

Band (packing tape)

Burnable garbage

Barrel (made of wood / plastic)

Burnable garbage

Baseball ballBurnable garbage

Bat (made of wood / plastic)

Burnable garbage

Bat (metallic)

Items with the longest side of 1 m or more are large, nonburnable garbage.

Large, non-burnable garbage
Ask a licensed company to collect it or bring it in directly. (Referto P9)

Bath heater / bathtub

Items not collected

Bath matBurnable garbage

Bath pail

Burnable garbage

Bathrobe

Old clothes

Bathtub

Items not collected

Bathtub lid

Large, non-burnable garbage

Bundle, tie up and put out.

Battery

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Beach sandal
Bean curd container(Made of plastic)
Bean light bulb

Items with the longest side of 1 m or more are large, nonburnable garbage.
Ask a licensed company to collect it or bring it in directly. (Referto P9)

C~D

Burnable garbage
Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

E~F

Large, non-burnable garbage

Bed frame

Items not collected

Ask a licensed company to collect it or bring it in directly. (Referto P9) If the longest side is dismantled to less than 2 m, it islarge and non-burnable garbage.

Bed mattress (with springs)

Items not collected

Ask a licensed company to collect it or bring it in directly. (Referto P9)

Beer bottle

Empty cans / empty bottles

Beer case

Large, non-burnable garbage

Belt (for clothing)
BicycleBicycle tire (tube)

Burnable garbage

Binder (stationery)

Burnable garbage

Birdcage

Large, non-burnable garbage

Blade

Large, non-burnable garbage

BlanketBurnable garbage

Blinds

Large, non-burnable garbage

Block (made of concrete)

Items not collected / acceptedBlue tarpaulin (excluding agricultural use)

Burnable garbage

Bond glue

Burnable garbage

Book
Bookshelf (made of wood / metal)
Boots

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Newspapers / magazines
Large, non-burnable garbage

G~H
I~J
K~L

Burnable garbage
Large, non-burnable garbage

A~B

Be sure to attach a memo written "Large, non-burnable garbage"so that people can know that it is garbage.
Cut within 50 cm in length, put in a bag and put out.

M~N
O~P

Wrap it in paper, put it in a bag, and specify the contents.
If it doesn't fit in the bag, tie it up with a string and put it out asburnable garbage.

Q~R
S~T

Consult your shop or a specialist.
Be sure to cut it into 50 cm squares before putting it out. We do
not collect or accept items used in agriculture. So, consult with
agricultural cooperatives.
Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.
There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Burnable garbage

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U~V
W~X
Y~Z

Item name
BottleEmpty cans / empty bottles

Bottle cap (metallic)

Empty cans / empty bottles

Bottle crown cap (metallic)Bottle for shochu (Japanese vodka)
Bottle of liquor
Bowl(Kitchen utensils, made of metal)
Bowl(Kitchen utensils, made of plastic)

C

E~F
G~H

K~L
M~N

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Large, non-burnable garbage
Burnable garbage

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Burnable garbage
Large, non-burnable garbage

Broom

Burnable garbage

Brush

Burnable garbage

Bucket (made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

Bucket (made of wood / plastic)

Burnable garbage

Wrap it in paper, put it in a bag, and specify the contents.

Large, non-burnable garbage

Building blocks (made of wood / plastic)

Burnable garbage

Bundling tape for vegetables, etc.

Burnable garbage

Bunk beds

Items not collected

Ask a licensed company to collect it or bring it in directly. (Referto P9) If the longest side is dismantled to less than 2 m, it islarge and non-burnable garbage.

Button battery

Hazardous / dangerous waste
and dry batteries

Take it out to the "dry battery collection box" provided at the
garbage collection point.

CabinetLarge, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Calculator

Small household appliances

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Calendar

Newspapers / magazines

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Camera (including digital video)

Small household appliances

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Can (metallic) of powdered milk

Empty cans / bottles

Can opener

I~J

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Empty cans / bottles

Brick

Bucket (metallic)

C~D

Empty cans / empty bottles

Large, non-burnable garbage

Broken bottles and glasses

Remarks

Empty cans / bottles

Branch cutting scissors

Briefcase (made of cloth, plastic, leather)

A~B

Sorting classiﬁcation

Clean the inside and put it out.

Large, non-burnable garbage

CandleBurnable garbage

Cans of juice, cans of canned beer, cansof canned foodEmpty cans / bottles

Canvas bag

Burnable garbage

Canvas shoes (made of leather
and cloth)

Burnable garbage

Priority is given to over-the-counter collection at supermarkets
and group resource collection at residents' associations.

Cap (made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackaging

Refers to items removed from PET bottles and cans / bottles.

Cap (metallic)

Empty cans / bottles

Refers to the one removed from the can / bottle.

Car parts / tires

Items not collected / accepted

Q~R

Car wheels (for passenger cars)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Carbon paper

Burnable garbage

S~T

Cardboard

Cardboard

O~P

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Because it cannot be recycled.
Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

CarpetLarge, non-burnable garbage

Things that fit in the bag and things that are cut to fit in the bag
are burnable garbage.

Carpet(Excluding electric carpet)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Things that fit in the bag and things that are cut to fit in the bag
are burnable garbage.

W~X

Case (metallic) of colored pencils, etc.

Large, non-burnable garbage

Case of colored pencils, etc.
(Made of plastic / paper)

Burnable garbage

Y~Z

Cassette cylinder (metallic)

Empty cans / bottles

U~V

14

Completely use up the gas, separate the bag, specify it as aspray can, and then put it out.

Item name

Sorting classiﬁcation

Cassette deck

Large, non-burnable garbage

Cassette stove

Large, non-burnable garbage

cassette tape

Burnable garbage

Catalog (made of paper)
CD

Newspapers / magazines

Remarks

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Burnable garbage

CD radio cassette player

Large, non-burnable garbage

Cell phone

Small household appliances

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Cell phone battery

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Ceramics, porcelain, pottery, etc.

Large, non-burnable garbage

Wrap the broken item in paper, put it in a bag, and specify thecontents.

Chain

Large, non-burnable garbage

Chair (wooden / metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Chemicals and pesticides

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Chest of drawers

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)Child seat

Large, non-burnable garbage

Chocolate wrapping(Made of paper)
Chopsticks (made of wood / plastic)
Christmas tree
Cigarette exterior film
(Made of plastic)

Paper containers andpackaging
Burnable garbage
Large, non-burnable garbage
Plastic containers andpackaging

Clay (paper clay)

Burnable garbage

Cleanser container

Plastic containers andpackaging

Clear file

Burnable garbage

Clock (made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

Clock (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Clogs (wooden)

Burnable garbage

Cloth waste

Burnable garbage

Clothes (used clothes)

Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

old clothes

Clothes dryer

Items not collected / accepted

Clothes drying rack

Large, non-burnable garbage

Clothes drying standLarge, non-burnable garbage

Clothespin

Burnable garbage

Color box

Large, non-burnable garbage

Comb (made of wood / plastic)

Burnable garbage

Compact disc

Burnable garbage

Component stereo

Large, non-burnable garbage

Concrete block

Items not collected / accepted

Items with the longest side less than 1 m are burnable garbage.
Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

A~B
What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage.

C~D
E~F
G~H

Burnable garbage if it cannot be used as clothes.
Products subject to the Home Appliance Recycling Law. (Referto P11)

I~J
K~L

Items with the longest side less than 1 m are burnable garbage.
Items over 1 m are large and non-burnable garbage.

M~N
O~P
Q~R

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Confectionery bag(made of paper)

Paper containers andpackaging

What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage.

Confectionery bag(made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackaging

What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage.

Confectionery box(made of paper)

Newspaper / magazine orPaper containers andpackaging

What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage.
Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Confectionery can

Empty cans / bottles

Items larger than 18ℓ cans are large, non-burnable garbage.

Container for lunch box(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

S~T
U~V
W~X
Y~Z
15

Item nameContainer for salad oil (made ofplastic)

Burnable garbage

It fits into category of containers and packaging, but it is hard towash inside. So, it is burnable garbage.

Paper containers andpackaging

What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage.

Container of cup ramen(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackaging

What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage.

Container of salad oil (metallic)

Empty cans / empty bottles

Containers for dairy products(made of paper)

Paper containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Containers for dairy products(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Containers for seasonings, etc.
(Made of glass / metal)

Empty cans / empty bottles

Containers for seasonings, etc.
(Made of paper)

Paper containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Containers for seasonings, etc.
(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Burnable garbage

Harden it or soak it in a cloth before taking it out.

Cooking waste

Raw garbage

Cooler box

Large, non-burnable garbage

Copier (excluding business use)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Drain enough water. In some areas, self-treatment withcomposters, etc.

Remove the toner.

Copy paper

Newspapers / magazines

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Core of toilet paper, etc. (made of paper)

Newspapers / magazines

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Corkscrew / bottle opener
Corpses of domestic dogs, domestic cats,etc.
Corrugated cardboard(water repellent finished, etc.)

C~D

Remarks

Container of cup ramen(Made of paper)

Cooking oil

A~B

Sorting classiﬁcation

Large, non-burnable garbage
Items not collected

Since it will not be collected, it will be brought directly to the"cleaning center".

Burnable garbage

Cut it into small pieces and put it out as burnable garbage.

E~F

Cosmetic container (made of glass)Large, non-burnable garbage

Cosmetic container (made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

G~H

Costume case (made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

Cotton swab

Burnable garbage

Crystal glass

Large, non-burnable garbage

Wrap the broken item in paper, put it in a bag, and specify thecontents.

Cup (made of glass / metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Wrap the broken item in paper, put it in a bag, and specify thecontents.

I~J
K~L

Cup (made of plastic)

M~N
O~P
Q~R

Burnable garbage

Cupboard

Large, non-burnable garbage

Curtain

Burnable garbage

Curtain rail

Large, non-burnable garbage

CushionBurnable garbage

Cushion (made of cloth)

Burnable garbage

Cushioning material(made of paper)

Paper containers andpackaging

S~T

Cushioning material(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackaging

U~V

Cutter blade

Hazardous / dangerous waste
and dry batteries

Cutter body

Large, non-burnable garbage

Cutting board

Burnable garbage

Dehumidifier

Large, non-burnable garbage

W~X
Y~Z

D

Dehumidifying agent

16

Lightweight and combustible waste with a longest side of lessthan 1 m is burnable garbage.

Burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Large, non-burnable garbage regardless of length.

What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage.
Wrap it in paper, etc., specify it as the "cutter blade", and put it
out in the "dry battery collection box" provided at the garbage
collection point.

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Item nameDentures

Burnable garbage

Deodorant

Burnable garbage

Deodorant spray can
DesiccantDesk (made of wood / metal)
Desk matEmpty cans / empty bottles

Remarks

Completely use up the gas, separate the bag, specify it as aspray can, and then put it out.

Burnable garbage
Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Burnable garbage

Detergent container(made of paper)

Paper containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Detergent container(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Diapers

Burnable garbage

Dictionary

Newspapers / magazines

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Digital camera

Small household appliances

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Dish dryer

Large, non-burnable garbage

Dishwasher

Large, non-burnable garbage

Disposable body warmer

Large, non-burnable garbage

Disposable chopsticks

Burnable garbage

Remove the filth.

Dog hut

Large, non-burnable garbage

Items with a total of 3 m or more in length, width, and height, or
2 m or more in the longest side, are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Doll case (made of glass)Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Draining board (made of wood / plastic)
Dress shirt

Burnable garbage

Items with the longest side of 1 m or more are large, nonburnable garbage.

Old clothes

Items that cannot be used as clothing are burnable garbage.

A~B

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Drink bottle

Empty cans / empty bottles

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Driver (household tool)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Dressing table (mirror stand)Drum canItems not collected

Dry batteries

Hazardous / dangerous waste
and dry batteries

Take it out to the "dry battery collection box" provided at the
garbage collection point.

Burnable garbage

Wire hangers are large, non-burnable garbage.

Dry cleaning transparent bag

Burnable garbage

Not fit into category of containers and packaging.

DumbbellLarge, non-burnable garbage

Dumbbells

Large, non-burnable garbage

Dust paper

Burnable garbage

Dustpan (made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

Burnable garbage

DVD

Burnable garbage

DVD player
Earpick (made of wood, bamboo, plastic)

Small household appliances

Large, non-burnable garbage

Earthenware pot

Large, non-burnable garbage

Egg pack(Made of plastic and paper)
Egg shell
eighteen-litre-canElectone

K~L
M~N
Tie with a string within 1m of the longest side.

O~P

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Q~R

Burnable garbage

Earpick (metallic)

Plastic containers andpackaging

S~T
U~V

Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

W~X

Burnable garbage
Large, non-burnable garbage
Items not collected

G~H
I~J

Large, non-burnable garbage

Duvet

C~D
E~F

Ask a licensed company to collect it or bring it in directly. (Referto P9)

Dry cleaning plastic
Hanger

Dustpan (metallic)E

Sorting classiﬁcation

Remove the contents and take out.
Ask a licensed company to collect it or bring it in directly. (Referto P9)

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Y~Z

Item name

A~B

Remarks

Electric bicycle (main body / charger)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Be sure to attach a memo written "Large, non-burnable garbage"so that people can know that it is garbage.

Electric bicycle battery

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Electric blanket

Large, non-burnable garbage

Electric cables, extension cords

Small household appliances

Electric carpet

Large, non-burnable garbage

Electric desk lamp

Large, non-burnable garbage

Electric fan

Large, non-burnable garbage

Electric footwarmer

Large, non-burnable garbage

Electric kotatsu(Japanese foot-warmer frame)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Electric light bulb

Hazardous / dangerous waste
and dry batteries

Electric pot

Large, non-burnable garbage

Electric razor, electric shaver

Large, non-burnable garbage

Electric stove

Large, non-burnable garbage

Electric water heater

Large, non-burnable garbage

Electrically heated carpet

Large, non-burnable garbage

Electronic / digital piano

Items not collected / acceptedElectronic / digital piano(portable)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Electronic dictionary

Small household appliances

Empty bottle(Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages,
bottled foods, etc.)(Glass)

C~D
E~F

Large, non-burnable garbage

Empty can(Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, canned
foods, etc.)

Empty cans / bottles

Engine oil

I~J

M~N
O~P
Q~R
S~T
F

W~X

Burnable garbage
Burnable garbage

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Put it back, carefully without breaking it, into the box at time ofpurchase, and dispose it of.

Items weighing 60 kg or more or whose keyboard and legs
cannot be separated will not be collected or accepted. Consult
your shop or a specialist. If the weight is less than 60 kg and the
keyboard and legs can be separated, ask a licensed company tocollect it or bring it in directly.

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.
Empty the contents and remove the cap.

Empty the contents and remove the cap.
Priority is given to over-the-counter collection at supermarkets
and group resource collection at residents' associations.
Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.
Consult your dealer or gas station.

Items with the longest side of 1 m or more are large, nonburnable garbage.

Large, non-burnable garbage

Envelope (made of paper)

Newspapers / magazines

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Extension cord (for indoor use)

Small household appliances

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Exterior film for dress shirt(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Exterior film for vegetables, etc.
(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Exterior of cup ramen
Film (made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackaging

What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage.

Eye drops container

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Fallen leaves

Burnable garbage

Fan heater

Large, non-burnable garbage

Fast foodtakeaway wrapping paper (made of paper)

18

Items not collected / accepted

Entrance mud removal mat(Made of plastic)

Fast food takeaway container(made of paper)

Y~Z

Newspapers / magazines

Entrance mat (made of cloth)

Entrance mud removal mat (metallic)

K~L

Empty cans / bottles

Empty bottles (cosmetics, etc.) (glass)Encyclopedia

G~H

U~V

Sorting classiﬁcation

Paper containers andpackaging
Burnable garbage

Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.
It fits into category of containers and packaging, but it is hard to
remove dirt. So, it is burnable garbage.

Item name

Sorting classiﬁcation

Remarks

Fax machine

Small household appliances

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Felt-tip pen (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Fertilizer

Items not collected / accepted

Fertilizer bag(for home gardening)

Burnable garbage

Fiber waste (rag cloth)

Burnable garbage

Figured mat (made of plastic / rush grass)

Burnable garbage

Film (for cameras)

Burnable garbage

Film case(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackaging

Filth treatment material (sand / soil) forpets

It fits into category of containers and packaging, but it is hard to
remove dirt. So, it is burnable garbage.

Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.
Remove the filth.

Fire extinguisher

Items not collected / accepted

Request to the Eco Cycle Center (TEL 0120-822-306).

Fireproof safe

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Fireworks and gunpowder (unused item)

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Fireworks and gunpowder (useditem)
Fish box (Styrofoam)

Burnable garbage
Plastic containers andpackaging

Fishing rod (1 m or more)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Fishing rod (less than 1 m)

Burnable garbage

Flashlight

Burnable garbage

Floppy disk

Burnable garbage

Flower pot(Made of wood / plastic)

Completely use up.
Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage. Those without
the recycling mark should be classified as burnable garbage.
Put it in a bag and put it out.

Large, non-burnable garbage

Float

Flower pot (metallic)

A~B

Large, non-burnable garbage
Burnable garbage

Flower vase (made of glass and ceramics)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Flowerpot (made of ceramics)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Flowerpot (made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

C~D

Items with the longest side of 1 m or more are large, nonburnable garbage.
Wrap the broken item in paper, put it in a bag, and specify thecontents.

Fluorescent tube / fluorescent lamp

Hazardous / dangerous waste
and dry batteries

Wrap it in paper or put it in a case (paper case for replacement,etc.).

Flyer (advertisement)

Newspapers / magazines

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Folding chair / desk

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage. White trays
are given priority for collection at stores.

Food tray
Fork (made of plastic)G

Burnable garbage

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Burnable garbage
Large, non-burnable garbage

Fresh flowers

Burnable garbage

Frying pan

Large, non-burnable garbage

Fuel tankItems not collected

Ask a licensed company to collect it or bring it in directly. (Referto P9)

Furniture

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Fusuma doors(Japanese sliding screens)

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Futon (Japanese bedding)

Burnable garbage

I~J
K~L

Not raw garbage.

Fold it within 1 m and tie it with a string.

Futon dryer

Large, non-burnable garbage

Galvanized iron (Tinplated, etc.)

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Game consoles, game controllers

Small household appliances

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Gardening stanchions (metallic)

G~H

M~N

Fork (metallic)

Gardening stanchions (made of plastic)

E~F

O~P
Q~R
S~T
U~V
W~X

Burnable garbage

Y~Z

Large, non-burnable garbage

19

Item nameItems not collected / accepted

Gas stove / gas range

Large, non-burnable garbage

Gas water heater

Large, non-burnable garbage

Remove the dry batteries.

Generator (limited to household use)

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)
We do not collect or accept business products. So, consult withyour retailer.

Glass bottles for dressings, etc.

Empty cans / empty bottles

Glass, glass scraps, glass tableware

Large, non-burnable garbage

Glasses (metallic)

GlovesBurnable garbage

Gloves(made of cloth and leather)

Burnable garbage

Golf ball
Golf equipment set

C~D
E~F
G~H
I~J
K~L
M~N

Large, non-burnable garbage
Burnable garbage
Burnable garbage
Large, non-burnable garbage

Grass shoes (straw sandals)

Burnable garbage

Grater (made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

Grater (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

GuitarLarge, non-burnable garbage

Hair

Burnable garbage

Hair brush

Burnable garbage

Hair dryer

Large, non-burnable garbage

Hair spray can

Empty cans / empty bottles

HammerLarge, non-burnable garbage

HammerLarge, non-burnable garbage

Hammer (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Hand towel(made of paper / cloth)

Burnable garbage

Hanger (made of wire)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Hanger (made of wood / plastic)
Health meter (weight scale)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Heat pack (disposable, metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Helmet (excluding business use)

Burnable garbage

Hose (vinyl / rubber)

Burnable garbage

Hose reels

Large, non-burnable garbage

Hot plate

Large, non-burnable garbage

Q~R

Hot water bottle (made of plastic)

I

U~V
W~X
Y~Z
20

Completely use up the gas, separate the bag, specify it as aspray can, and then put it out.

Burnable garbage

O~P

S~T

Wrap the broken item in paper, put it in a bag, and specify thecontents.

Large, non-burnable garbage
Burnable garbage

Glue (for crafts)

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Burnable garbage

Glasses case

Glow lamp

H

Remarks

Gas cylinder

Glasses (made of plastic)

A~B

Sorting classiﬁcation

Cut it within 50 cm in length and put it out.

Burnable garbage

Hot water bottle (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Humidifier

Large, non-burnable garbage

IC recorder

Small household appliances

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Ice cream container(Made of paper)

Paper containers andpackaging

What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage.

Ice cream container(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackaging

What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage.

Ice pack

Burnable garbage

Ice pillow

Burnable garbage

Item name
IH tabletop stove

Large, non-burnable garbage

Independent book

Newspapers / magazines

Inflator

Large, non-burnable garbage

ink cartridge

Items not collected / accepted

Insect cage (made of plastic)J

Remarks
Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Put it out in a collection box at a shop.

Burnable garbage

Insect cage (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Insecticide spray can (metallic)

Empty cans / empty bottles

Completely use up the gas, separate the bag, specify it as aspray can, and then put it out.

Instant noodle bag(made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackaging

What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage.

Instant noodle outer bag(made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackaging

What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage.

Instant noodle Sauce bag(made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

Instant water heater (for kitchen)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Instant water heater (for kitchen)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Iron

Large, non-burnable garbage

Iron pipe

Large, non-burnable garbage

Ironing board

Large, non-burnable garbage

Jam container (made of glass)

Empty cans / empty bottles

Japanese calligraphy paper

Burnable garbage

Japanese crockery ware scraps
Jelly container(Made of plastic)

K

Sorting classiﬁcation

Large, non-burnable garbage
Plastic containers andpackaging

Burnable garbage because it is diﬃcult to remove dirt.

Items used in agriculture cannot be collected or accepted.

Wrap it in paper, put it in a bag, and specify the contents.

A~B

Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Joinery

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Juice bottle (made of glass)

Empty cans / empty bottles

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Juice can (made of aluminum and steel)

Empty cans / empty bottles

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Juicer mixer

Large, non-burnable garbage

Kerosene

Items not collected / accepted

Kerosene plastic tank(Made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

Kerosene pump (battery type)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Kerosene pump (manual type)

Burnable garbage

Kerosene stove
Ketchup (tomato Sauce) container
Key (metallic)
Key chain (made of plastic)

Large, non-burnable garbage
Burnable garbage

C~D
E~F
G~H

Consult with a gas station, etc.

I~J

20ℓ or more is large and non-burnable garbage. Empty thecontents and put it out.
Remove the battery and take it out.

K~L
Be sure to take out fuel, dry batteries, etc.
It fits into category of containers and packaging, but it is hard to
remove dirt. So, it is burnable garbage.

M~N

Large, non-burnable garbage

O~P

Burnable garbage

Key chain (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Keyboard (for personal computers, etc.)

Items not collected / accepted

Items that came with your computer when you purchased it will
not be collected or accepted. Items purchased separately arelarge, non-burnable garbage.

Keyboard (musical instrument)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Limited to portables weighing 60 kg or less.

Kitchen knife

Large, non-burnable garbage

Wrap it in paper, put it in a bag, and specify the contents.

S~T

Kitchen knife sharpener

Large, non-burnable garbage

Knife

Large, non-burnable garbage

Wrap it in paper, put it in a bag, and specify the contents.

U~V

Knitting machine

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Kotatsu (Japanese foot-warmer frame),
Kotatsu board

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Kotatsu blanket / futon (made of cloth)

Burnable garbage

Fold it within 1 m and tie it with a string.

Q~R

W~X
Y~Z

21

Item nameL

LadderLadle (made of wood / plastic)

A~B

E~F

M

Laundry pole

Large, non-burnable garbage

Lawn mower (excluding business use)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Leather goods(leather shoes, leather jumpers, etc.)

Burnable garbage

Leftover food

Raw garbage

Legless chair

Large, non-burnable garbage

Leisure sheet

Burnable garbage

For large items that do not fit in the bag, cut them into small
pieces within 50 cm and put them in the bag.

Letter writing paper

Newspapers / magazines

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Lid of cup ramen(Made of paper)

Paper containers andpackaging

S~T

W~X
Y~Z
22

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage.

Hazardous / dangerous waste
and dry batteries

Take it out to the "dry battery collection box" provided at the
garbage collection point.

Lighting equipment

Large, non-burnable garbage

Fluorescent tubes and light bulbs inside are disposed of as
hazardous / dangerous waste.

Liquid crystal TV

Items not collected / accepted

Products subject to the Home Appliance Recycling Law. (Referto P11)

Low table

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Burnable garbage

Lunch box (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Lunch jar

Large, non-burnable garbage

Magazines

Newspapers / magazines

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Large, non-burnable garbage
Cardboard

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Newspapers / magazines

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Large, non-burnable garbage

Empty the contents and put it out.

Burnable garbage

Massage machine

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Match

Items not collected / accepted

Item that is completely used up and has no source of ignition isburnable garbage.

Mattress with springs

Items not collected

Ask a licensed company to collect it or bring it in directly. (Referto P9)

Mattress(Springs are included)

Items not collected

Ask a licensed company to collect it or bring it in directly. (Referto P9)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Items that can be put in a bag or cut into pieces are burnablegarbage.

Mayonnaise container

Burnable garbage

It fits into category of containers and packaging, but it is hard to
remove dirt. So, it is burnable garbage.

MD / MD case

Burnable garbage

Measure (made of plastic)

U~V

In some areas, self-treatment with composters, etc.

Lighter (disposable, metallic)

Mattress(Springs are not included)

Q~R

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Large, non-burnable garbage

MarbleO~P

Items that pass through the entrance of the collection box (15cm x 25 cm) are small household appliances. Other sizes areprocessed according to the PC Recycling Law. (Refer to P11)

LED lighting

Manicure bottle

M~N

Burnable garbage

Small home appliances or
Items not collected / accepted

Manga (comics) books / magazines

K~L

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Laptop, notebook-sized personal
computer

Mandarin orange box

I~J

Large, non-burnable garbage

Large, non-burnable garbage

MagnetG~H

Remarks

Ladle (metallic)

Lunch box (made of plastic)

C~D

Sorting classiﬁcation

Burnable garbage

Measure (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Mechanical pencil (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Mechanical pencil(Made of wood / plastic)

Burnable garbage

Medical waste

Burnable garbage

For sharp objects such as injection needles, consult a medical
institution or pharmacy. Display "medical waste" so that thecontents can be understood.

Item nameMedicine container (for homeuse)
(Made of plastic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Microwave oven

Large, non-burnable garbage

Milk can (metallic)

Empty cans / empty bottles
Paper pack

Mini component stereo

Large, non-burnable garbage

Mirror (hand mirror, etc.)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Mirror stand (dresser)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Miso (fermented soybean paste)container (Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackaging

Mixer / juicer

Large, non-burnable garbage

Mobility scooter

Items not collected / accepted

Monocycle(for vehicles and transportation)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Remarks
What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage.

Open the container, wash it, and then take it out.
Priority is given to over-the-counter collection at supermarkets
and group resource collection at residents' associations.

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)
Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Mop (mop with handle)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Motor scooter

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or the Motorcycle Recycling Center.

Motorcycle

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or the Motorcycle Recycling Center.

Motorcycle(including moped scooter)

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or the Motorcycle Recycling Center.

Motorized bicycle

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or the Motorcycle Recycling Center.

Motors (excluding business use)

Large, non-burnable garbage

We do not collect or accept products business use.

Mount board (made of paper)

Newspaper / magazine orPaper containers andpackaging

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Mount board of dress shirt(Made of paper)

Paper containers andpackaging

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Mouse / trackballLarge, non-burnable garbage

Mower

Large, non-burnable garbage

Nail clipper

Large, non-burnable garbage

Nails (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

A~B
C~D
E~F

We do not collect or accept items used in agriculture, so consult
with the handling store/ agricultural cooperative or resource
recovery company.

G~H
I~J

Natto (fermented soybeans)container (made of paper)

Paper containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

K~L

Natto (fermented soybeans)container(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

M~N

NeedleNegative film

O

Plastic containers andpackagingMicrophone

Milk carton

N

Sorting classiﬁcation

Hazardous / dangerous waste
and dry batteries

Wrap it in paper, etc., specify it as a "needle", and put it out inthe "dry battery collection box" provided at the garbage collection
point. We do not collect or accept medical products.

Burnable garbage

O~P

Net (receptacle for fruits, etc.)

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Q~R

Net bag for mandarin orange,
etc.
(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

S~T

Newspaper

Newspapers / magazines

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Newspaper inserts, etc.

Newspapers / magazines

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Note

Newspapers / magazines

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Oil (for machines)

Items not collected / accepted

Oil bottle (glass)

Empty cans / bottles

U~V
W~X

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Y~Z23

Item name

P

A~B
C~D
E~F
G~H

Sorting classiﬁcation

Remarks

Oil can (edible)

Empty cans / bottles

Priority is given to over-the-counter collection at supermarkets
and group resource collection at residents' associations.

Oil can (for food)Empty cans / bottles

Priority is given to over-the-counter collection at supermarkets
and group resource collection at residents' associations.

Oil can (for machinery)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Oil can (for machines)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Oil heater

Large, non-burnable garbage

Old clothes

Old clothes

Organ (musical instrument)

Items not collected

Ask a licensed company to collect it or bring it in directly. (Referto P9)

Outer box of cigarettes(Made of paper)

Paper containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Oven

Large, non-burnable garbage

Oven / Range standLarge, non-burnable garbage

Oven toaster

Large, non-burnable garbage
Paper containers andpackaging

Wash and then put out. Items that can't be cleaned are burnablegarbage.

Pack of juice(Made only of paper)

Paper packOpen the container, wash it, and then take it out.
Priority is given to over-the-counter collection at supermarkets
and group resource collection at residents' associations.

Pack of liquor(Aluminum foil inside)

Paper containers andpackaging

Wash and then put out. Items that can't be cleaned are burnablegarbage.

Pack of liquor(Made only of paper)

Paper packOpen the container, wash it, and then take it out. Priority isgiven to over-the-counter collection at supermarkets and group
resource collection at residents' associations.

Packaging of toilet paper, etc.
(Made of paper)

Newspapers / magazines

Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Packaging of toilet paper, etc.
(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Paint

Items not collected / accepted

Paint

M~N
O~P

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Large, non-burnable garbage

Empty the contents and put it out.
Items that contain contents are not collected or accepted.

Paint spray can

Empty cans / empty bottles

Completely use up the gas, separate the bag, specify it as aspray can, and then put it out.

U~V
W~X
Y~Z
24

Large, non-burnable garbage
Newspapers / magazines

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Paper bags

Paper containers andpackagingThose without the recycling mark are burnable garbage.

Paper cans of potato chips(Cylinder)

Paper containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage. Detach themetal part attached to the bottom as large and non-burnablegarbage.

Paper cups and paper plates

Burnable garbage

Paper pack (paper only)

S~T

Burnable garbage

PamphletPaper pack (aluminum foil inside)

Q~R

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Paint container(Limited to those that have been used up)

Paint tube (metallic)

K~L

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Pack of juice(Aluminum foil inside)

Paint tube
(Made of paper / plastic)

I~J

Since it will be reused, wash it as much as possible before
putting it out.

Paper containers andpackaging
Paper pack

Paper scraps

Burnable garbage

Paperback book

Newspapers / magazines

Wash and then put out. What can't be cleaned is burnablegarbage.
Open the container, wash it, and then take it out.
Priority is given to over-the-counter collection at supermarkets
and group resource collection at residents' associations.
Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Paperweight (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Partition (made of paper)

Paper containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Partition (made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Item name
PencilSorting classiﬁcation

Remarks

Burnable garbage

Pencil sharpener

Large, non-burnable garbage

Personal computer (desktop)(Excluding business use)

Items not collected / accepted

Process according to the PC Recycling Law. (Refer to P11)
Process according to the PC Recycling Law. (Refer to P11)

Personal computer display

Items not collected / accepted

Personal computer printer(excluding business use)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Personal computer rack

Large, non-burnable garbage

PET bottle caps and labels (madeof plastic)

Plastic containers andpackaging

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)
Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

PET bottle for shochu(Japanese vodka)

PET bottles

Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.
Priority is given to over-the-counter collection at supermarkets
and group resource collection at residents' associations.

PET bottles

PET bottles

Remove the cap, remove the label, crush it and put it out.
Priority is given to over-the-counter collection at supermarkets
and group resource collection at residents' associations.

PET bottles for dressings

PET bottles

PET bottles for soy sauce,vinegar, and seasoned vinegar

PET bottles

Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.
Priority is given to over-the-counter collection at supermarkets
and group resource collection at residents' associations.

Pet shed

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Phone

Small household appliances

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Phone book

Newspapers / magazines

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Photo printerSmall household appliances

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Piano

Items not collected / accepted

All acoustic pianos will not be collected or accepted. Consult
your shop or a specialist.
Electronic and digital pianos weighing 60 kg or more or those
whose keyboard and legs cannot be separated will not becollected or accepted. Consult your shop or a specialist. Items
under 60 kg that can be separated should be collected by alicensed company or brought in directly.

Piano (portable)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Pickles bag(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackaging

Picture book

Newspapers / magazines

Picture frame (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Picture frame (wooden)

Burnable garbage

Pillow

Burnable garbage

Pipe bed

Items not collected

Pipe chair, folding chair (metallic)
Planter (excluding agriculture)Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

G~H

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

I~J
Ask a licensed company to collect it or bring it in directly. (Referto P9) If the longest side is dismantled to less than 2 m, it islarge and non-burnable garbage.
Items with the longest side of 1 m or more are large, nonburnable garbage.

Plasma TV set

Items not collected / accepted

Products subject to the Home Appliance Recycling Law. (Referto P11)

Plasterboard

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Plastic container for cooking oil

Burnable garbage

Plastic model

Burnable garbage

Plate (ceramics)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Pliers

Large, non-burnable garbage

Poly (plastic) bucket
Poly tank (more than 20 liters)
Poly tank (up to 20 ℓ)

It fits into category of containers and packaging, but it is hard towash inside. So, it is burnable garbage.
Wrap the broken item in paper, put it in a bag, and specify thecontents.

K~L
M~N
O~P
Q~R
S~T
U~V

Burnable garbage
Large, non-burnable garbage

C~D
E~F

Large, non-burnable garbage
Burnable garbage

A~B

Excludes business use such as agriculture.

W~X

Burnable garbage

Portable music player(CD, MD, memory)

Small household appliances

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Postcard

Newspapers / magazines

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

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Y~Z

Item name
Pot

Large, non-burnable garbage

Pot (vacuum flask)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Pot for seedlings (made of plastic)R

Large, non-burnable garbage

projector

Large, non-burnable garbage

G~H
I~J
K~L

Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Pudding container(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Racket (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

O~P
Q~R

Burnable garbage

Radio

Small household appliances

Range (microwave oven / Gas range)

Large, non-burnable garbage
Raw garbage

Take it out to the "dry battery collection box" provided at the
garbage collection point.

Rechargeable battery

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Record board

Burnable garbage

Reel (fishing)

Large, non-burnable garbage
Burnable garbage

It fits into category of containers and packaging, but it is hard to
remove dirt. So, it is burnable garbage.

Refrigerator / freezer

Items not collected / accepted

Products subject to the Home Appliance Recycling Law. (Referto P11)

Remote controller

Small household appliances

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Retort pack (made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

It fits into category of containers and packaging, but it is hard to
remove dirt. So, it is burnable garbage.

Rice bag (made of cloth)

Burnable garbage

Rice bag (made of paper)

Paper containers andpackaging

What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage.
Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Rice bag (made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackaging

What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage. Those without therecycling mark should be classified as burnable garbage.

Rice binLarge, non-burnable garbage

Rice cake (mochi) pounding machine(excluding business use)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Rice cooker

Large, non-burnable garbage

Rice scoop (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Roller skates

Large, non-burnable garbage

Rope (made of vinyl and cloth)

Burnable garbage

round paper fan

Burnable garbage
Burnable garbage
Burnable garbage

S~T

Rucksack

Burnable garbage

Ruler (made of wood / plastic)

Burnable garbage

U~V

Ruler (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Rusty can (metallic)

Empty cans / empty bottles

Safe (portable cashbox)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Safety pin

Large, non-burnable garbage

Sandals

Burnable garbage

Y~Z
26

We do not collect or accept products business use.

Burnable garbage

Rubber hose

S

Drain enough water. In some areas, self-treatment withcomposters, etc.

Hazardous / dangerous waste
and dry batteries

Rubber scraps, rubber products, rubber
gloves

W~X

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Razor

Rice scoop (made of wood / plastic)

M~N

It fits into category of containers and packaging, but it is hard to
remove dirt. So, it is burnable garbage. (Excluding agriculturaluse)

Paper containers andpackaging

Refill pack (made of plastic)

E~F

Remarks

Pudding container (made of
paper)

Raw garbage

C~D

Burnable garbage

PrinterRacket (wood / carbon)

A~B

Sorting classiﬁcation

Cut within 50 cm in length and put in a bag.

Large safes and fireproof safes will not be collected or accepted.

Item name
Sauce container (made of plastic)

Sorting classiﬁcation

Remarks

Burnable garbage

It fits into category of containers and packaging, but it is hard to
remove dirt. So, it is burnable garbage.

Saw (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Scanner (excluding business use)

Large, non-burnable garbage

School bag

Burnable garbage

Scissors (made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

Scissors (metallic)
Scoop (made of plastic)
Scoop (metallic)
Scourer

Wrap it in paper, put it in a bag, and specify the contents.

Large, non-burnable garbage
Burnable garbage
Large, non-burnable garbage
Burnable garbage

Screen door

Large, non-burnable garbage

Screw (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Seal (made of stone and metal)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Seal (made of wood / plastic)

Burnable garbage

Seashell

Burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Sewing machine

Large, non-burnable garbage

Shampoo container(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackaging

Clean the inside and then put it out. Items that can't be cleaned
are burnable garbage. Burnable garbage after removing thepump and nozzle part.

ShaverSmall household appliances

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

SheetsOld clothes

Shichirin (portable stove for cooking withcharcoal)
Shoe case (made of cloth)
Shoe rack
Shoes (made of cloth, rubber, leather)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Large, non-burnable garbage

Shredded paper

Burnable garbage

Sieve (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

C~D

Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

E~F

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

G~H

Burnable garbage
Large, non-burnable garbage

Sink, washstandItems not collected

Skating shoes

Large, non-burnable garbage

Skewers (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Skewers (wooden)

Burnable garbage

Ski board

Large, non-burnable garbage

Ski boots

Large, non-burnable garbage

Ski carrier

Large, non-burnable garbage

Ski gloves (made of leather and cloth)

Burnable garbage

Ski wear

Burnable garbage

Skiing sticks, ski poles

Large, non-burnable garbage

Sled (made of plastic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Sleeping bag

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Burnable garbage
Plastic containers andpackaging

Sieve (made of bamboo / plastic)

A~B

Burnable garbage

Shopping bag(Made of plastic)

Sideboard

Wash as much as possible before putting out.

Ask a licensed company to collect it or bring it in directly. (Referto P9)O~P
Q~R
Items with the longest side less than 1 m are burnable garbage.

S~T
U~V

Burnable garbage
Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Sliding doors made of paper and wood

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Burnable garbage

Small household appliances

Large, non-burnable garbage

K~L
M~N

Large, non-burnable garbage regardless of length.

Slide(For infants, made of wood / plastic)

Slippers(made of leather and cloth)

I~J

Products specified in the Home Appliance Recycling Law are
excluded.

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Y~Z

Item name

Sorting classiﬁcation

Remarks

Smartphone

Small household appliances

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Smoke candle

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Snow dump

Large, non-burnable garbage

Snow melting agent (excluding businessuse)

Garbage brought in directly

Snow shovel / snow scoop

Large, non-burnable garbage

Snowboard

Large, non-burnable garbage

Soap

Burnable garbage

Socks

Burnable garbage

Sofa

Items not collected

Soil

Items not collected / accepted

Soup bone

A~B

E~F
G~H

Large, non-burnable garbage regardless of length.

Ask a licensed company to collect it or bring it in directly. (Referto P9)
Consult your shop or a specialist.

Burnable garbage
Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Soy sauce bottle

Empty cans / empty bottles

Spanner (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Speaker

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Sphygmomanometer

Small household appliances

Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Spike shoes

Burnable garbage

SpongeBurnable garbage

Spoon (made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

Spoon (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Spray can (metallic)

Empty cans / empty bottles

Spray can cap(Made of plastic)

C~D

Ask a licensed company to collect it or bring it in directly. (Referto P9)

Plastic containers andpackaging

Stainless jar

Large, non-burnable garbage

Stainless pipe shelves

Large, non-burnable garbage

Stamp (made of stone and metal)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Stamp (made of wood / plastic)

Burnable garbage

Stamp pad (made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

Completely use up the gas, separate the bag, specify it as aspray can, and then put it out.
Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

I~J

Stamp pad (metallic)

K~L

Steamer (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Steel organizing shelf (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

M~N

Stepladder

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Stocker (for business use)

Items not collected / accepted

Consult with a specializing dealer or a specialist company.

Steamer (made of plastic)

Stockings

O~P

Stone, earth and sandStorage case (made of plastic)

Q~R
S~T
U~V
W~X
Y~Z
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Large, non-burnable garbage
Burnable garbage

Burnable garbage
Items not collected / accepted
Burnable garbage

Stove

Large, non-burnable garbage

Straw

Burnable garbage

Consult your shop or a specialist.
Items with the longest side of 1 m or more are large, nonburnable garbage.
Be sure to take out fuel, dry batteries, etc.

Straw (spoon) ‘sbag (made of paper)

Paper containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Straw (spoon) ‘sbag (made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Study desk

Items not collected

Stuﬀed toy

Burnable garbage

Ask a licensed company to collect it or bring it in directly. (Referto P9)

Item name

Sorting classiﬁcation

Remarks

Styrofoam cushioning material

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage. Those without
the recycling mark should be classified as burnable garbage.
Put it in a bag and put it out.

Styrofoam(Fish box, etc.)

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage. Those without
the recycling mark should be classified as burnable garbage.
Put it in a bag and put it out.

Sudare
Suit
Suit

T

Burnable garbage

Items with the longest side of 1 m or more are large, nonburnable garbage.

Old clothes
Old clothes

Suitcase (metallic, others)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Sunglasses (made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

Sunglasses (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Surfboard

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Swing (for infants)

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Table

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Tape (cassette, video)

Burnable garbage

Tatami mats

Items not collected

Tea bag

Burnable garbage

Tea bag(Made of plastic)Tea bowl
Tea canister(made of wood / bamboo)

Plastic containers andpackaging
Large, non-burnable garbage

Large, non-burnable garbage

Tea kettle

Large, non-burnable garbage

Tea leaves

Raw garbage

Tea ware

Large, non-burnable garbage

TeapotLarge, non-burnable garbage

Tempura oil

Burnable garbage

Tennis ballBurnable garbage

Tennis racket

Burnable garbage

Textbook

What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage.
Wrap the broken item in paper, put it in a bag, and specify thecontents.

Burnable garbage

Tea canister (metallic)

Tent (for home use)

Ask a licensed company to collect it or bring it in directly. (Referto P9) You can bring up to 10 mats per household per day to thecleaning center.

C~D
In some areas, self-treatment with composters, etc.
Wrap the broken item in paper, put it in a bag, and specify thecontents.

I~J
K~L

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Thermal paper

Burnable garbage

Thermometer

Hazardous / dangerous waste
and dry batteries

Put it out in the "dry battery collection box" provided at the
garbage collection point.

Thermometer(mercury digital type)

Hazardous / dangerous waste
and dry batteries

Put it in a case and take it out to the "dry battery collection box"
provided at the garbage collection point.

Thinners

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Tire

Items not collected / accepted

Consult your shop or a specialist.

Tissue paper box
Tissue paper’s
vinyl at the take-out opening
Toaster
Tool box (metallic) (made of plastic)
Toothbrush (made of plastic)
Toothpaste tube (made of plastic)
Towels / towelettes

Newspaper / magazine orPaper containers andpackaging
Plastic containers andpackaging

Because it cannot be recycled.

M~N
O~P
Q~R

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

S~T

Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Large, non-burnable garbage
Large, non-burnable garbage

E~F
G~H

Soak it in cloth or paper before putting it out.

Large, non-burnable garbage
Newspapers / magazines

A~B

Items made of plastic and with the longest side of less than 1 m
are burnable garbage.

Burnable garbage
Burnable garbage

It fits into category of containers and packaging, but it is hard towash inside. So, it is burnable garbage.

Old clothes

Items that cannot be used as clothing are burnable garbage.

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W~X
Y~Z

Item nameToy (made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

Toy (made of wood / plastic)

Burnable garbage

Toy (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Toy (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Tray (white / colored)
tree branch

V

C~D

Trolley

Large, non-burnable garbage

Trouser presser

Large, non-burnable garbage

G~H

Limited to tree branches with a length of 50 cm or less and a thickness of
5 cm or less. Items that exceed are not accepted. Bundle and put out.

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Burnable garbage

It fits into category of containers and packaging, but it is hard towash inside. So, it is burnable garbage.

Tubes (made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

It fits into category of containers and packaging, but it is hard towash inside. So, it is burnable garbage.

Tupperware (made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

TV setItems not collected / accepted

Products subject to the Home Appliance Recycling Law. (Referto P11)TV stand (made of wood / metal)

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Umbrella

Large, non-burnable garbage
Burnable garbage

Vacuum cleaner

Large, non-burnable garbage

Vacuum flask

Large, non-burnable garbage
Raw garbage

Video camera

Small household appliances

Video deck

Large, non-burnable garbage

Video tape

Burnable garbage

Vinyl furoshiki (wrapping cloth)

K~L

Vinyl umbrella

Vinyl hose

O~P

Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.
White trays are given priority for collection at stores.

Items that cannot be used as clothing are burnable garbage.

I~J

M~N

A mixture of metal and plastic is large, non-burnable garbage.

Old clothes

Vinegar glass bottle

W

Remarks

Tube containing wasabi(Japanese horseradish), etc.
(Made of plastic)

Vegetable scraps

E~F

Burnable garbage
Large, non-burnable garbage

Underwear (made of cloth)

A~B

Plastic containers andpackaging

Tricycle

T-shirtU

Sorting classiﬁcation

WalletDrain enough water. In some areas, self-treatment withcomposters, etc.
Large, non-burnable garbage when you put out at the collection
point.

Empty cans / empty bottles
Plastic containers andpackaging
Burnable garbage

Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage. Items that do
not have the recycle symbol are burnable garbage.
Cut it within 50 cm in length and put it out.

Large, non-burnable garbage
Burnable garbage

Wardrobe

Large, non-burnable garbage

Warm air heater

Large, non-burnable garbage

Washbasin (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Washbasin (other than metallic)

Burnable garbage

Washing machine, washer / dryer

Items not collected / accepted

Products subject to the Home Appliance Recycling Law. (Referto P11)

Waste oil (for machinery)

Items not collected / accepted

Consult with a gas station, etc.

Water flask (metallic)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Water purification device

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Water tank (made of glass)Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

W~X

Water tank (Made of plastic)

Burnable garbage

Y~Z

Watering can (metallic)

Q~R
S~T
U~V

Watering can (made of plastic)

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Burnable garbage
Large, non-burnable garbage

Items with the longest side of 1 m or more are large, nonburnable garbage.

Item nameWave galvanized ironWax paper (made of paper)

Remarks

Large, non-burnable garbage

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Burnable garbage

Weekly magazine

Newspapers / magazines

Weighing scale

Large, non-burnable garbage

Weight scale

Large, non-burnable garbage

Weight stone (placed on pickles)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Wheelbarrow (unicycle)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Wheels for tires

Large, non-burnable garbage

White tray
Window glass (plate glass)Window washer fluid container(made of plastic)

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Plastic containers andpackaging

Large, non-burnable garbage

Wood carpet (wooden)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Wood chips

Burnable garbage

Wool yarn

Burnable garbage

What can't be cleaned is burnable garbage.

Limited to a length of 50 cm or less and a thickness of 5 cm orless. Bundle and put out. Items over 50 cm in length and 5 cm inthickness will not be collected or accepted.

Large, non-burnable garbage

Work gloves

Burnable garbage

Wrap (for food)

Burnable garbage

Wrap box

Paper containers andpackaging

Wrap core

Burnable garbage

Wrist watch

There are size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed beyond
are not collected. (Refer to P8)

Large, non-burnable garbage

Wire (small amount)

Wrapping paper (made of paper)

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage. White trays
are given priority for collection at stores.

Large, non-burnable garbage

Wrapping paper(Made of plastic)

Because it cannot be recycled.

Plastic containers andpackaging

Wire

Word processor

Y

Sorting classiﬁcation

Plastic containers andpackaging
Newspapers / magazines

A~B
Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage. Remove
the metal cutter blade to dispose of as large and non-burnablegarbage.

G~H

Priority is given to group resource recovery conducted byresidents' associations.

Large, non-burnable garbage

I~J

Paper containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Yogurt container(Made of plastic)

Plastic containers andpackagingItems that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Yunomi (teacup), tea bowl

E~F

Items that can't be cleaned are burnable garbage.

Yogurt container(Made of paper)

Yukata (informal cotton summer kimono)

Old clothes

C~D

K~L
M~N

Items that cannot be used as clothing are burnable garbage.

Large, non-burnable garbage

O~P
Q~R
S~T
U~V
W~X
Y~Z
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● Old clothes●Waste● Pseudo tree
● Iron, aluminum,and paletterare metals suchas gold, silver
and copper

Hand sorting /compression

Newspapers / Old clothes Small household appliances Plastic
Magazines
containers
Paper packand packaging
Cardboard●Toilet paper●Newspaper●Cardboard
base paper● Recycled paper

Hand sorting /compression

Paper
PET bottles
containers
and packaging

Hand sorting /compression

Recycler● Paper raw material:
recycled paper,
recycled board

Empty cans /Empty bottles

Hazardous /dangerous
waste andbatteries

Large, non-burnable garbage

Cleaning Center

Burnable garbage

incineration

Recycler

Slug metal

Final disposal site

Flying ash

Landfill disposal● Metal reducing agent

products● Road roadbed material●Concrete secondary

Pottery, etc.

Hand sorting andcrushing

Metal● Fluorescent tube ● Iron, aluminum,●Glass andrare metals suchmercury
as gold, silver
and copper● Dry batteries●Metals

Hand sorting Hand sorting● Chemical fibers ● Empty cans,and PET
Iron and aluminumbottles
raw materials●Bottles:Bottle raw materials
and roadbed
materials

Burnable
garbage

Morioka / Shiwa District Environmental Facility Association Recycling Flow
Raw garbage

Cleaning Center

Composting●Compost

Sold as "Denen Yuki".
Delivery is possible.
For details, please contact
the cleaning center.

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