New

How to11
Other collectionmethods
for recyclables

Garbage volume in Kyoto City
has successfully been cut in half from its peak,
but more garbage reduction and separated
recycling are necessary in order to reduce
environmental impacts.

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How to put out oversized
garbage
Carrying garbage toan Incineration Plantof recyclables and garbage

07
Small metal items,
spray cans /Burnable garbage

separate and dispose

03
Recyclable paper

Acceptable

PETbottles / Plastics

Handbook to be retained

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How to separate
and discard garbage
requiring extra caution

Meguru-kun
My name comes from the imageof recycling as "circulate and return" ("meguru" in Japanese).

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What happens torecyclables

Garbage disposal in Kyoto City costs
at least 20 billion per year!
Garbage reduction leads to cost reduction!
Thank you for your cooperation!

Kogomi-chan (Bioplastic Version)

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Other efforts

My name, Kogomi (small garbage), means to
put your garbage on a diet by making it smaller.

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Items that cannot be
accepted in Kyoto City

Environment Policy Bureau
Issued April 2024

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Rules for discarding garbage

How to separate and dispose of recyclables and garbage...................................................... 03

Cans, glass bottles, and PETbottles .................................................................. 03

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Food and drink cans and glass bottles and PETbottles for beverages, alcohol, and soy sauce, etc.

Rule No. 1 Use Kyoto City's designated residential garbage collection bags for your garbage
Kyoto City has introduced a fee-based designated bag system. The designated bags come in two types: those for burnable garbage and those for recyclable waste.

For cans, glass bottles, PETbottles, or
plastics (plastic products and plastic

Use this yellow bag when discarding
burnable garbage!

containers and packaging), use thistransparent bag!

Plastics ................................................................................................................................. 05
Plastic products and plastic containers and packaging

07

Recyclable paper............................................................................................................................. 07
newspapers, cardboard, cartons, miscellaneous paper waste
09

For small metal items and spray cans, rather than using a designated bag, place them in a transparent bag that makes its
content visible.
Residents of condominiums, etc., where garbage collection is by private-sector companies may have collection rules

Small metal items and spray cans...................................................................... 09
Pots, kettles, and other metal items whose longest dimension is more or less under 30 cm(not including handles) and spray cans

P17, P18

Rule
No. 2

Thoroughly separate garbage
before setting it out

Waste is divided into various categories from theperspective of resource recycling, etc. Correctly
separate and set out your waste.

Rule
No. 3

You cannot set out
commercial waste

etc., cannot be put in residential waste. Please ask for alicensed business or take it to a Kyoto City Incineration
Plant or industrial waste disposal facility. P25

If the wrong category of item is placed ina bag, the bag will have an "Improper"If you put out your garbage at night, cats or crows
might get into it and make a mess.
Please put yourcans, glass bottles, and PETbottles,
plastics (plastic products and plastic containers andpackaging), small metal items and spraycans, andmiscellaneous paperwaste, etc., ina site witha signdesignating it as a recyclable waste designated pickup
point.

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kitchen garbage, non-recyclable paper, glass, etc.

How to discard oversized garbage ..................................................................... 11
Oversized garbage such as chests of drawers, tables, and bicycles

13

Carrying garbage to an Incineration Plant..................................................... 12
How to take garbage to a Kyoto City Incineration Plant, etc.

Requests when setting out garbage

Please do not put out your garbage
the night before collection day.
Put it in the designated placeby 8:00 a.m. on collection day.

Burnable garbage .......................................................................................................... 10

For one collection, bags should be
about a weight you can hold in one
hand, with generally up to twobags per household
If you put out a lot of garbage at one time, it
may block passage, and other people's
garbage may not be collected, so pleaseplan your disposal accordingly.
Close your bags tightly!

Use the convenient garbage separation guide app!
easy-to-understand guidance oneveryday garbage disposal and sorting. Feel free to download it!

Other collection methods for recyclables....................................................... 13
Community collection services, recyclables collection facilities, mobile collectionservices, etc.

17Home appliances............................................................................................................ 15
Four categories of home appliances, personal computers, small appliances

How to put out garbage if you are a resident of a condominium, etc.,
where garbage is collected by private-sector companies....................................................... 17

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How to separate and discard garbage requiring extra caution........................................... 19
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What happens to recyclables........................................................................................................................... 21
Other efforts (Collection of dead cats and dogs, etc., removal of human waste,...................................................................................................................................... 23

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Items that cannot be accepted in Kyoto City...................................................................................... 25
The garbage separation guide app "threeR" Search

Garbage Separation Dictionary
You can search for garbage sorting and discarding methods by c ategory in Japanese syllabary order.................................

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How to separate and dispose of recyclables and garbage
that are regularly collected
We will explainthe types and correct ways of separating and disposing of recyclables and garbage that Kyoto City picks up
regularlyon a weekly (or monthly) basis.

Cans, glass bottles, andPETbottles
Food and drink cans and glass bottles and PETbottles for beverages, alcohol,and soy sauce, etc.

Cans

garbage bags
Collection is

Key points about separation Check the mark and separate
For the following items, check for a recycle mark and separate.

Reusable bottles(One-sho [1.8 liters] bottles,
beer bottles)

Bottles

To collection at base P13, 14
07

Look for this markonce per week
for recyclable
waste in designatedtransparent

03

Plastic containers for sauces, mayonnaise,salad oil, soap, shampoo,
cosmetics,etc.

In Plastics
P05

09

Cans, glass bottles, and PET bottles

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PET bottles*The three types, cans, glass bottles, and PET bottles, can be mixed and placed in the same bag.
*PET bottles that do not have the "PET" recycle mark should be disposed of with "Plastics."*Please also cooperate with retailer collection at supermarkets and the like.

Cosmetic bottles condiment bottles
Beverage and food (candy, etc.) cans

How to correctly discard
Cans other than those for beverages and food(those whose longest dimension is more or less under
30 cm)

1 Empty them and lightly rinse the inside2

Spray cans and cassette fuel canisters(used up, with no contents remaining)

prevent machinery fromidentifying them during recycling.

*Remove plastic caps and nozzles and place those in
Plastics

3 Do not put anything other than cans, glass bottles,

To small metal items and spray cans
P09

*One-to (18 liters) cans in Oversized garbage

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Without making any holes in them,in Small metal items and spray cans
P09

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and PET bottles in the same bag with them!

Do not discard them with foreign objects such as cigarette butts or nails inside them.
4 Remove caps and labels from glass bottles andPET bottles before separating them

PETbottle caps and labels are made fromdifferent materials than the bottles themselves, so
if they are left on, they can interfere with recycling. Put the caps and labels you remove fromthe bottles in with your "Plastics" for disposal.
Remove labels fromglass bottles to the extent possible as well.
(You do not have to go to extremes to remove caps and labels attached to glass bottles.)Glass bottles that held
agricultural chemicals,deleterious substances, etc.,
or that are already broken
Light bulbs (including broken ones)

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In burnable garbage P10
Please wrap in thick paper, etc.,
place in the center of the garbage bag

P13, 14

LEDs in burnable garbage or oversized garbage

Metal caps
Lids

Cans that held paint or machine oil (used up)
Tableware, cooking utensils, etc.,
made of heat-resistant glass

Rinse out
the inside

RemovelabelsBurnable garbage

Plastic caps
Lids
LabelsPlastics

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In burnable garbage P10*One-to (18 liters) cans inOversized garbage
In burnable garbage P10

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Removing residential cans, glass bottles, and PETbottles oroversized garbage is prohibited by law, and enforcement patrols
are conducted!
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Plastics (Plastic products and

How to correctly discard
For recyclable waste

plastic containers and packaging)

Collection is1

once per week

2 Use up the contents. Discard after removing any contamination

Items made of 100% plastic materials

Spoons and forks
StrawsDry cleaning bags

CDs, DVDs

Cups

Wash basins

Buckets

Do not put anything in that is not plastic!
Especially, items that run on batteries or electricity (equipped with lithium ion orother rechargeable batteries), lighters, spray cans, etc.,
never put themin. Furthermore, inthe case of plastics, items unsuitable for recycling
have to be removed by hand after collection. Workers could be injured, so please neverputinsharp objects or home medical equipment(hypodermic needles).

Sponges4
Storage containers

Please try to use retailer collection of trays
Please cooperate withretailercollectionof meatand seafood trays atthe supermarket,
etc., where youmade your purchase.

Zippered plastic bags

Item made mostly of plastic materials

Clothespins

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Items that cannot be separated and collected as plastics
Toys and small appliances, etc.,that run onbatteries such as lithiumion batteries
or on electricity

Toys (battery or electric- powered ones to collection at base)07

If they are heavily soiled and cannot be cleaned, discard in burnable garbage
3

Toothbrushes (other than thebodies of electric toothbrushes)

03

They go in designated bags for recyclable waste just as cans, glass bottles,
and PET bottles do, but never put them in the same bag. Put them in a separate
bag to discard.

for recyclable
waste in designatedtransparent

Plastic products

In bags separate fromcans, glass bottles, and PETbottles!

Clothing/laundry hangers

Hairbrushes (with handles
made of plastic)13

and recycling, so they go to collection at base P13, 14*Soak lighters whose gas has been used up in water and then put them inburnable garbage P10

Glasses cases

Lighters
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Ballpointpens, mechanical pencils,

Sharp objects

They can injure workers during collection and recycling,so they go to collection at base P13, 14

Home medical equipment(syringes, etc.)

Please return them to the issuing pharmacy or medical institution
Home medical use plastic bags, tubing, and catheters are burnablegarbage, even if they are made of plastic P10

Masks,
over-the-counter antigen tests, etc.

As an infectious disease countermeasure, in burnable garbage P10

Plastic containers
Coolers
Clothing storage cases

They can impact facilities during recycling,so put in oversized garbage P11, 12

the inkorremove the core)
Watering c ans

Hair clips

Files and clipboards

Fans(with plastic frame)

Plastic containers and packaging
Trays, bottles, bags, cups, caps, cushioning materials (styrofoam, etc.)
Containers and packaging that held products that have been removed, so the containers and packaging are no longer needed
Look for the

mark

Trays

Bottles

Bags

Cups

Caps

Items in string or sheet shape that are
50 cm or longer
Vinyl umbrellas

Cushioning materials(styrofoam, etc.)

Tubes

Cartons

Labels from bottles, etc.

*PET bottles that have the "PET" recycle mark should be disposed of with "cans, glass bottles, and PET bottles."05

19*Plastic products and plastic containers and packaging can be discarded in the same bag.

cannotbe closed(generally, items whose longest dimensionis 50 cm
or greater)

They can impact facilities during recycling,so put in burnable garbage P10

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Referto the Garbage SeparationDictionary at the end of this handbook P26 - 34
For items not listed, please ask the Resource Circulation Promotion Section
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Recyclable paper

How should Idiscard "miscellaneous paperwaste?"

Place separated miscellaneous paper waste in paper bags, etc.,
and put it out.
If you do not have any paper bags, you can tie it with stringor put it in a colorless or white transparent bag with the contents visible.

Separationand recycling are decisive factors in reducing garbage volume.
Here we will discuss recyclable paper.
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Breakdownof burnable garbage from households

Paper accounts for about 30% of burnable garbage
from households
Of that, about 40% is recyclable, mostly miscellaneous
paper waste! By engaging in recycling, burnablegarbage can still be reduced

Paperwaste
about 30%

Recyclable
paper
About 40%

Recyclable
accepted in
Kyoto City

Residential garbage otherthan paperwaste
About 70%

Sort by type and place in paper bags, etc., and put it out.

Miscellaneous paper waste Recyclable paper other than the three types to the left!
Flyers and catalogs

Paper
boxes

Magazines

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07

Small items are also
miscellaneous paper waste.
Gather them into paperbags, etc., so they do not get
scattered around.

Put out miscellaneous paper waste according to the following methods

Envelopes andpostcards

Wrapping paper

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You can put them out for "community collection services" run by yourneighborhood association or other neighborhood groups P14 , etc.
For collection days, times, and locations, check with your neighborhood(neighborhood association, management association, etc.) or the
Recyclables Collection Map.
Kyoto City Recyclables collection

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Be sure to separate miscellaneous
paper waste too!

1 Put out for community collection services

Recyclable paper
Community collectionservices,
Put out forusedpaper
recyclers

So that large items suchas cardboard, paper boxes,
etc., take up less space, foldthem and/or tie each typeup with string, etc., separate
them, and put them out.

Breakdown of paper waste

Some paper is not suitable for recycling,so check whether it is recyclable or not before discarding

Newspapers*Put out newspapers and cardboard togetheronthe
miscellaneous paper waste collectionday.

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SearchVehicles advertising efforts on
separation and recycling ofused paper

Cardboard

WealsoCommunity collectionservices,
Put out forusedpaper
recyclers

Paper bags

Mounting paper,
drawing paper

Paper tubes

Calendars

Paper cartons

Notepaper,
copy paper,
shredded paper

Put in supermarket, etc.,
retailer collection
You can also take them to recyclables
collection facilities. P13, 14

collect miscellaneous
paperwaste
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Used paper recyclers (declared businesses) make the rounds of the citywithstickers that say "We also collect miscellaneous paper waste" andcollect it. Additionally, if a business without a sticker comes to your area
to collect, discuss it with them.
Miscellaneous paperwaste Declared business

Remove personal information to the extent possible.

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Remove non-paper bits such as plastic and cloth.

3 Put out miscellaneous paper waste on

Non-recyclable paper

The following kinds of paper have a negative impact on recyclables, so put them inyourburnable garbage to discard. P10*These kinds of paper cannot be recycled even if put through a shredder.

Waterproofed
Thermal paper,
paper
photosensitive paper

2 Put out for used paper recyclers

Coatedpaper(photo paper, fax paper, etc.)

Inkjet photo
paper

Paper bonded tosomethingother than paper

Paper with tapeor other sticky
material attached

the collection day (twice a month)

Two times each month, you can put your miscellaneous paper waste in
the recyclable waste designated pickup point. If they overlap with otherrecyclable waste collectiondays, please put out each kind a little at atime. (We ask for the neighborhood's understanding and cooperation.)*Especially on rainy days, avoid scattering by putting it in transparent
bags (Aweight you can hold inone hand), etc.
*Please be aware thatsometimes collectionwill be laterthanforother garbage.

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and times, and otherdetails on the internet.
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Kyoto City CollectionDay Map

SearchIn addition to 1 - 3 , you can take it to a recyclables collection facility. P13, 14
Crimpedpostcards

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Carbon paper,pressuresensitive paper

Scentedpaper

ThermalPaper
Paper that does notcontaminateddissolve easily in water expansion paperwith food, oil, etc.
(Facial tissue, paper towels, etc.) (braille paper)

2508Small metal items
Spray cans

Itis not necessaryto use Kyoto
City's fee-based designatedbags for theseFrypans*Items witha diameter of about
30 cmorless, notincluding handles

once permonth
Put them in a transparent bag
and attach a piece of paperwith "Metal" written on it, or
write "Metal" on the bag

Pots, kettles, and other metal items whose longest dimensionis more or less under 30 cm
Pots

Co llec tio n isPaper is recyclable.
Separate carefully! P07, 08

For burnable garbage

Collection is

2 times per

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week

Kitchen garbage, non-recyclable paper, glass, etc.

In yellow designatedgarbage bags
for burnable garbage

Ladles

Kettles07

Spray cansCassette fuel canisters

Kitchen garbage

Glass

Non-recyclable paper09

How to correctly discard
1 Always completely use up contents and discard without making holes!
inside them. Additionally, if you make holes in themto let the gas out, there isdanger of explosion, so discard themwithout making holes.

For safe disposal methods
if contents remain, check the
Aerosol Industry Associationof Japan website athttps://www.aiaj.or.jp/ !

How to correctly discard

Oversized garbage cannot be disassembled for disposal as burnable garbage

Paper, old clothing, etc., are recyclable.

Paper P07, 08

Put the caps, etc., that you remove with plastics to discard.

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Collectionis made by category, so if cans, glass bottles, PETbottles, and plastics
have the same collectionday, set outeachof the types alittle apartfromeach other.

Key points about separation
Cans other than those for beverages and food(Not including those for paint or machine oil. Items whose longest dimension is more orless under 30 cm.)

Before putting it out,
checkagainwhetheritis
recyclable!

1 Let's separate and reduce burnable garbage!

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2 Remove plastic caps and nozzles!

4 Take note of designated pickup points

Burnable garbage

Unneeded paper
should go to usedpaper recyclers orcommunity collection
services, etc.

Old clothing

Eighteen categories of recyclables, including
paper cartons, dry-cell batteries, rechargeable
batteries (lithium ion batteries, etc.), reusable

P13, 14

Clothing that is nolonger wearable should
go to collection at baseorcommunity collection
services, etc.

2 Drain water before discarding kitchen garbage!
Kitchen garbage is about 80% moisture.
Thoroughly drain water before throwing it in a
wastebasket or garbage bag.

P13, 14

Collection at base is carried out for these recyclables.

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3 Double bagging is prohibited in principle!
Exceptwhenunavoidable, as withdirtyitems
suchas kitchengarbage ordisposable diapers,
do notdouble bag to discard garbage.
Whenthrowing awayfacemasks, etc., please
do double bag as a measure againstspreading infection.

Small metal items and spray cans

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Enameled cookware (items whose longest dimension is more or less under 30 cmor less)Cans forbeverages andfood (items whose longest dimension is more orless under 30cm)

In cans, glass bottles, and PET bottles P03

Glass lids of pots, etc.

In burnable garbage P10

The following items cannot be collected withsmall metal items and spray cans.
Item that might interfere with collection and processing
Ask the retailer or manufacturer P19, 20, 25
Medical equipment such as syringes
and hypodermic needles, etc.

Always return them to the issuing pharmacy or
medical institution P20

Sharp objects such as kitchen knives,
box cutters, and scissors

To collection at base P13, 14*
whole object in thick paper and place it in the center of a garbage
bag so there is no danger, and thenputit out as burnable garbage

Products withlithiumionbatteries, drycell batteries, buttonbatteries
Iron dumbbells and other heavy items
Heating stoves, steel racks, one-to [18 liters] cans,and other large items (longest dimensionmore than30 cm)

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4 Wrap glass, etc., in thick paper, etc.!

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Glass, knives, and othersharp objects canbe dangerous
during collection, so wrap the whole objectin thick paper,
etc., and place inthe centerof a garbage bag.

Soak matches, cigarette butts, etc., in waterbefore
discarding. Additionally, use up all the gas in lightersand soak them in water before discarding.

NEWS Accident happens during collection work!

NEWSFire breaks out incollectionvehicle!

Collection workers have injured their hand by sharp objects
directly placed in a garbage bag.
You should use collection at base fordangerous items such as scissors,
kitchenknives, and ceramics as muchas possible. P13, 14
If that is not possible, wrap the whole
object in thick paper, etc., place itin the center of a garbage bag, anddiscard it as burnable garbage.

in collectionvehicles because ofrechargeable batteries (lithium ion
batteries, etc.) and cassette fuelcanisters mixed in with garbage!

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Use up all the gas inlighters andcassette fuel canisters before discarding them
Cassette fuel canisters go in small metal items and spray cans
Rechargeable batteries (lithium ion batteries, etc.) and appliances
equipped with them (small appliances) go to collection at base23

To collection at base P13, 14*Remove batteries if possible, and then to collection at base

To oversized garbage P11, 12*Remove batteries if possible, and then to collection at base

Please use anti-bird netting and cages
Inorderto preventproblems withgarbage scattering bycrows and wind, the City lends free anti-bird netting atdesignated pickup points
the purchase price to people who want to buy three-dimensional crow repellent cages (bird-proof cages). See P24 for details.

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Kyoto City Oversized garbage Search
For furniture and appliances (notincluding four categories of appliances and personal computers), etc., youcanputthemout after
applying to the Oversized Garbage Receiving Center by phone or internet.
*Youcanalso take themdirectly to an IncinerationPlant Right-hand page

Telephone application

Internet application

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The following two Incineration Plants accept carry-in oversized garbage, etc.

Whenyoucarryingarbage, youneed anadvance reservation.
Applyby internet or phone by the day before youwill transport the garbage.
Please be aware that the transport declarations (scantrons) used inthe past are no longerinuse.

About theadvancereservation
systemTelephone application

Internet application

0120-100-959

Use a computer or smartphone to access the
dedicated site for applying

Phone the Oversized Garbage Receiving Center Use a computer or smartphone to access the dedicated site for applying
Receptionhours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (exceptat year-end/New Year's)
Open Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays too.

(Toll-free)

free calls) for mobile phones, IP phones, etc., call

TEL075-330-6100
TEL0570-000-247

time, or if you have changed your phone number, address, orother details since your last application, please call the Oversized
Garbage Receiving Center after you have made your tentative
application online and check the collection point.
To discard items not on the list of items on the internet receiving
website, please ask the Oversized Garbage Receiving Center.

(Call charges apply)

For other reservation by mobile phone, call
TEL0570-000-604

Input of necessary info
Please follow on-screen instructions to input
necessary info.

Check the details of your application, and if there is no problem, it

OpenSaturdays, Sundays, and holidays too.
Onyourtransport day, if there is anopening inthe afternoon, transport will
be possible if you make a reservation through the Call Center between
8:30 a.m. and noon.

email address you entered when you accessed the website.

Precautions when carrying in garbage

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If you do not comply with garbage acceptance criteria, we may refuse entry.
Give your name, address, phone number, the type of garbage, andits quantity, size, and weight. After your call, we will notify you of thecollection day, fee, receipt number, designated pickup point.

It generally takes one week from application to collection.

When inputting necessary info on the website, follow the on-screen
instructions and enter your address, name, phone number, the typeof garbage, its quantity, and your desired pickup date. If you haveapplied in the past, the site you used that time will be automaticallyentered by default.

The place where garbage is put out must be accessible to collection vehicles.

Discard the garbage yourself at the spot designated. Furthermore, discard spots vary by size and type of garbage, so when you load yourgarbage, make it easy to separate when unloading. (Mixed dumping is not allowed.)
To prevent scattering of garbage, cover it with a plastic tarp, etc., whenbringing it.
There are size and weight limits for furniture, bedding, etc. (furniture: no larger than 0.8 m 1.5 m 2 m, bedding: 10 pieces/day, etc.)
If you bring a large amount of garbage at one time, it might be impossible to accept, so please contact the Incineration Plant inadvance.

Carry-in locations
SouthIncinerationPlant
29 Yokooji-hattanda, Fushimi-ku

Carry-in hours
Closed days

P03 - 06

Recyclable paper

P07, 08

Lithiumionbatteries,

Please do not requestgarbage processing by an unuseditemcollection business withoutaKyoto City license.

100 kg or less

1,500

Sundays, 1st, 3rd, 5th Saturdays

Over 100 kg

1,500 + 200/10 kg

Cans, glass bottles, and PETbottles, plastics (plastic
products andplastic containers andpackaging)
Newspapers, cardboard, papercartons, miscellaneousenvelopes andpostcards, wrapping paper, etc.)

Items designatedby
the Act on Promotionof
Recycling of Small Waste
Electrical andElectronic
Equipment, etc.

Garbage processing fee

Televisions (CRT, liquidcrystal, andplasma types),refrigerators andfreezers, air conditioners (including
outdoor units), washers anddryers, personal computers

P15

Mercurythermometers andbloodpressure meters,

P13, 14batteries (lithiumionbatteries, etc.), rechargeable battery
poweredelectric appliances, automobile batteries (including
those fortwo-wheeledvehicles)

Items that cannot be
broken apart

Dangerous items
that might explode(aluminum, plastic), propane gas canisters, cassette fuelIndustrial waste

In that case, you do notneed a bulky waste disposal fee ticket, butyou willneed to pay a collectionandtransportfee to the business.

For questions about collection and transport of general waste/Kyoto Environmental Business Cooperative Tel.: 075-691-5516

Carry-in weight*Accepts even when the above days fall on a holiday

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Tires, motorcycle and vehicle parts, drums(containers), pianos, electrical and copper wire,
chains, wire rope, motors and machine tools, safes,
FRPboats

P25

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Waste plastics, glass scraps, etc., producedby
business activities
For details, please contact an Incineration Plant.

Items that cannot be
accepted in Kyoto City

If requesting collection by a private-sectorbusiness, please requestitfromabusiness thathas a Kyoto City collection andtransportlicense (generalwaste).

Monday through Friday, 2nd and 4th Saturdays
9:00 a.m. - noon, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Examples of items that cannot be brought inSome recyclable waste

Put your garbage in the designated place (in principle, a road not on private property) in a way that does not block passage.

There may be several collection vehicles in operationforpicking up different items, and the timing of pickup may vary for each item.

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Other efforts

The mounting paper that your bulky waste disposal fee ticket (sticker) was on is your receipt, so keep it and take good care of it.

TEL075-741-1003

What happens torecyclables

disposal fee tickets forthe fee youwere told attime of registration.
Bulky waste disposal fee tickets are stickers. Stick the required numberof tickets on eachitemina clearlyvisible place with the collectiondayand
eitherthe receipt numberoryour name written onthem. Oncollectionday, put your bulkywaste inthe locationyou were told by 8:00 a.m.

Northeast Incineration Plant

1339 Shizuichi-ichiharacho, Sakyo-ku

Carry-in garbage hours, etc. (same at both Centers)

Collection days vary by area.

Purchase a bulky waste disposal fee ticket (sticker), and put out garbage

TEL075-611-5362

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How to separate
and discard garbage
requiring extra caution

After inputting the necessary info, check the details of yourSome items cannot be collected. Items subject to the Act on Promotion of Recycling of Small Waste Electrical andElectronic Equipment P15 Dangerous items P25 Garbage from business activities P25

1109

Reception hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except at year-end/NewYear's)

For other matters concerning oversized garbage, please ask the Center for Clean Life Environment (Tel. 075-691-9376).

3https://www.ogomi-kyoto.jp/
Hours: 24 hours, 365 days

Other collection methods
for recyclables

For other applications by mobile phone, call

Searchrate/free calls) for mobile phones, IPphones, etc., call
TEL075-330-6081

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Kyoto City oversized garbage internet reception

You may inquire about fees without ordering.

0120-100-530

https:// www.ogomi-kyoto.jp/
Hours: 24 hours, 365 days

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Small metal items,
spray cans /Burnable garbage

Flow of applying for collectionof oversized garbage*Fees range from 400 - 3,200, depending oncollectionitemandsize, etc.

Carrying garbage to an Incineration Plant

Recyclable paper

How to discard oversized garbage

garbage reuse! Please consider using reuse promotion services such as Jimoty and Oikura instead of throwing away still usable items!

PET bottles / Plastics

Kyoto City collaborates with private-sector companies (Jimoty, Inc., and MarketEnterprise Co., Ltd.) to promote25

12Collection at base)See the Recyclables Collection Map for collection locations, business hours, and items accepted by
the community collection services and recyclables collection facilities described here.

Cardboard

Mobile collectionservices project Search*Eveninthe case of recyclables, items frombusiness activities cannotbe collected.

3 Paper cartons

4 Used Tempura oil(paperboxes,
wrapping paper, etc.)(lithiumionbatteries, etc.)

9 Fluorescent

tubes

10 Mercury
thermometers andblood pressure
meters

5 Old clothing

1 Petroleum

2 Pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals

3 Chemicals, paints, waxes, art supplies

4 Detergents

6 Dry-cell batteries(old clothes, fabric,
etc.)

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Community collection services

11 Small appliances(items 30 cm 40 cm
40 cm or smaller)

12 Magnetic tapes(videotape,cassette tape, etc.)

Kyoto City supports communitymembers' voluntary garbage reductionandrecycling activities byproviding grants to groups suchas neighborhood associations
and condominiumbuildings that carry out group collectionof recyclables.
If you want to start a new community collection service, ask about it at a

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Other collection methods
for recyclables

8 Rechargeable
batteries

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Mobile collection services for toxic and hazardous garbage includes collection of thefollowing four categories.

How to put out oversized
garbage
Carrying garbage toan IncinerationPlant

7 Button batteries

2 Miscellaneous
paper waste

03*Condominium owners and management companies, contact the City

Collectionitems varybythe groupimplementing the service, so checkthe Recyclables Collection Map!
13 Inkcartridges

14 Reusable bottles 15 Sharp objects(One-sho [1.8 liters]
bottles, beerbottles)(kitchen knives,scissors, etc.)

16 Disposable
lighters
with contents
remaining

17 Ceramic

18 Tree branches

tablewareOld
clothing*Collection by mobile
collection services only

* 6 7 8 Please insulate the electrodes of button batteries and rechargeable batteries with tape, etc.
* 9 Collection at base is not performed for LEDs. Please discard them as burnable garbage or oversized garbage.
* 11 Discard appliances larger than 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm as oversized garbage (except for personal computers andthe four categories of home appliances).
Please take out removable batteries. Wooden, cloth, and liquid items cannot be collected.
Please erase personal information and other data.
* 18 Leaves on branches can be collected. Please discard fallen leaves as burnable garbage.

Some old clothes can be collected, and some cannot,
so please separate them correctly before discarding.
Old clothing that cannot be collected
Stained items, damp items, rugs, bed matts, sneakers,
slippers, toilet seat covers, electric blankets, clothing
scraps, stockings, items used by pets, curtains, bedding

Used fabricTowelsYukataSkirtsChildren's clothes

Socks

Jeans

*Items collected may vary by collection site.

Shinmachi-dori*Some clothing stores, etc., carry out retailer collection.

Collected old clothing is reused as secondhand
clothes or recycled as industrial rags orfelt

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Items that cannot be
accepted in Kyoto City

Kyoto Gyoen

Kyoto Brighton
Hotel

Nishinotoin-doriAburanokoji-doriShimochojamachidori

Old clothing
Shinmachi
Elementary School

Kamigyo Recycle
Station13

Horikawa-dori

Address: 100 Kainokami-cho, Aburanokoji-Higashiiru, Nakadachiuri-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City
Business hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (openSaturdays, Sundays, and holidays) *Closed year-end/NewYear'sTel. 075-222-3952

dori

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Other efforts

What can be collected

Items collected, days, and hours varyby

Kamigyo Recycle Station

Other: PETbottles,
small metal items, etc.

What happens torecyclables

About collection of old clothing

16 *Depending on collectionsite, some items cannot be discarded)

HorikawaNakadachiuri Nakadachiuri-

Bottles*One-way bottles only(bottles not intendedfor reuse)

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Recyclables collection facilities

base,
Map.

Cans

*Some items are not collected at some collection sites.

These recyclables are collected as follows.
(Collection for 1

Miscellaneous
paper waste

How to separate
and discard garbage
requiring extra caution*Collection by mobile
collection services only

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Items collected by community collection services
Newspapers
and cardboard*Counters for Ecological
Activities cannot accept them.

Small metal items,
spray cans /Burnable garbage

1 Newspapers

Mobile collectionservices goes to schools,
parks, and other sites familiar to the public tocollect recyclables, petroleum, and other toxic
and hazardous garbage. Check the internet
dates, times, and locations. Additionally,
partial schedules are published in the Kyoto Shimin Shimbun.

Miscellaneous paperwaste SearchCollection at base (18 categories)18

and toxic and hazardous garbage

Recyclable paper(

Recyclables collection facilities
Mobile collectionservices

Mobile collection services Collection of categories 1

PET bottles / Plastics

Community collection services

Recycled products

Kyoto City collects recyclables and toxic and hazardous items at various
locations through various methods and carries out resource recycling.

Recyclables

Other collection methods forrecyclables

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Home appliances

Personal computers

Four categories of home appliances
Televisions, air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers, and washers and dryers are subject to the Act onPromotion of Recycling
than processed bymunicipalities.

Televisions

Air conditioners(including outdoor units)

Laptop computers

Underthe Act on the Promotionof Effective Utilizationof Resources, manufacturers are
required to collect and recycle used computers (and computer displays), so theymust

Refrigerators andfreezers

Washers and dryers

Collection by computer manufacturer, etc.
If youknow who the manufacturer is, contact the manufacturer's reception
counter. (If there is no PCmark, a recycling fee will be necessary.)
For a home-built computer or a computer whose manufacturer has goneout of business, contact the PC3RPromotionAssociation's reception
counter. See the association's website for details.

03

Computerdisplays

Desktop
computers* If a computer's case and display have different manufacturers, you must apply to each manufacturer separately.
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Introduction of each manufacturer's reception counter and reception counter for computers that do not havea manufacturer because they are home-bult or the manufacturer has gone out of business, etc.

PC3RPromotion Association

Correct disposal methods
If having it picked up by the store where you bought it, store where you buy the replacement,
or a nearby appliance retailer*
Buy
areplacement

YES

Request pickup by the store
where you buy the replacement

YES

NO

TEL 03-5282-7685

Collection by nationally-designated vendor ReNet Japan Group Inc.
They use courier services to collect personal computers and small appliances.
See their website for details.
Application
Tel.: 0570-085-800 (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

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Packing

Pickup bybusiness

Kyoto City ReNet Japan Group SearchCollections that include personal computers are free, up to one box (their data-deletionservice is fee-based, however)For details, visit the Kyoto City website or ask the Resource Circulation Promotion Section.

NO

Youknow the store
where itwas bought

They are stillin business

Request pickup by store
where it was bought

If you do not know the store where it was bought, or the store is far away,
and pickup is not possible, request pickup by a nearby appliance retailer.
If you take it directly to a pickup location designated by an appliance manufacturer

Take it to designated pickup
location

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The City performs collection at base for almost all commonelectricity and battery-powered appliances within 30
40 40 cm. However, the four categories of home appliances (televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners, andwashers and dryers), personal computers, large items that have been disassembled, and items from businessactivities are not eligible.
At collection sites, sometimes there will be a collection box as shown below,
and sometimes there will be a worker at a counterto personally accept items.

19*Size allowed for collectionat baseWithin 30 40 40 cm

Bring the appliance to be disposed ofand your Appliance Recycling Ticket with you.

*Cost of the ticket = recycling cost

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Kyoto City small appliances Search

Small appliances P13

Buy an Appliance Recycling

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Designated pickup locations *Please be aware that designated pickup locations may relocate or otherwise change.
57-4 Yokooji Rokutanhata, Fushimi-ku
TEL 075-604-6055
SHIMAZAKI-UNSOCo., Ltd.
NIPPONEXPRESS (until Nov. 30, 2023)Rakunan Logistics Center 234 Kamitoba Shirogamaecho, Minami-ku
Kyoto Branch(from Dec. 4, 2023)Keihan Yodo Logistics Center 414-10 Yodomizucho, Fushimi-ku

TEL 075-681-9571

Miyama Kyoto Express

TEL 075-693-7757

43 Kisshoin Ishiharadonoushirocho,
Minami-ku

TEL 075-748-9345

For recycling fees, etc., contact the manufacturer or the Appliance Recycling Ticket Center.
Appliance Recycling Ticket Center

0120-319-640*If you request pickup by an appliance retailer, inaddition to the recycling fee, there will be a fee for transport to a designated pickup location (varies by appliance retailer).

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Collection box

before discarding, delete personal information from devices that contain it, such as mobile phones and smartphones.
Additionally, absolutely no items placed ina collection box or picked up by mobile collectionservices, etc., andcollected by the City will be returned. Please discard responsibly.

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Residents of condominiums, etc., where garbage iscollected by private-sector companies
Within the city there are condominium buildings, etc., who haveprivate-sector businesses pick up their garbage because theyneed daily or nighttime pickup, etc. If a private-sector businesspicks up your garbage, rather than putting it in Kyoto City's feebased designated bags, you need to put your garbage in clear
transparent or white transparent bags when you discard it.
Furthermore, even if a private-sector business collects yourgarbage, it still needs to be separated according to Kyoto City's
collection rules.

white transparent bags.

We have a collection base even for recyclables not listed below, so please cooperate with separated collection in
P13, P14

Recyclables
Details of howto put
out garbage varybyeach
condominiumbuilding's
collectionsystem, so ask the
managementcompanyof
the building where youlive.

Recyclable paper
Newspapers, cardboard, cartons, miscellaneous paper

Please use sturdybags that are clearandtransparent
or white and transparent. Off-the-shelf bags sold at

Food and drink cans, food and drink bottles,
PET bottles for drinks, soy sauce, etc.

You cannot put out your garbage in black, blue,
or other colored bags or in cardboard boxes. You
cannot use the fee-based designated bags (yellowbags) for burnable garbage either.

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2 If the dirt is so bad it will not come off withwashing, put the iteminburnable garbage.

13

3 Even if it is made of plastic, never put inanitemthat is powered bybatteries or electricity(with lithiumion batteries inside). P05, 06

Small metal items and spray cans

1 Completely use up contents of spray cans and discard without

making holes

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2 Remove grease stains before discarding. P09

Thoroughly separate before putting it out.

Kitchen garbage, non-recyclable paper, glass, etc.

1 Drain water before discarding kitchen garbage.

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2 Except when unavoidable, as with dirty items such as disposable

diapers, or with disposable facemasks, do not double bag to discard
garbage.
3 Hazardous items such as glass, sharp objects, etc., are dangerous
during collection, so wrap them entirely in thick paper, etc., and place inthe center of a garbage bag.

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4

Oversized garbage

Do not throw away items that can still be used; pass them on to someone else for reuse

Furniture (chests of drawers, table, etc.)

17Discard removed caps and labels in plastics.
2 Empty and wash before discarding.

1

Plastic products
Plastic containers
and packaging

When the disposal rules are not followed

Why can't I use Kyoto City's fee-based designated bags if a private-sector business is collecting?

09

Please put metal caps inburnable garbage and plastic caps in plastics.

Even if a private-sector business collects them, always separate the above recyclables.

The fee-based designated bags include a charge for garbage disposal. The garbage disposal charges of private-sectorbusinesses already include that fee, so if youuse fee-based designated bags, youwill be charged twice for the same thing.
Therefore, at condominiums, etc., where private-sector businesses collect the garbage, please use clear transparent or whitetransparent bags instead of fee-based designated bags.

1

4 Remove and separate caps. P03

Burnable garbage

If you do not follow disposal rules, e.g., not using clear transparent orwhite transparent bags, separating inadequately, or mixing in oversized garbage,
private-sector businesses might not collect your garbage.

Put out for used paper recyclers. P08

3 Do not put foreign objects such a cigarette butts and nails in them.

Pots, kettles, and other metal items
whose longest dimension
is more or less under 30 cm

Please be sure to separate recyclable paper, cans, glass bottles,
and PET bottles, plastics, and small metal items and spray cans.

07

Put out for community collection services.

Take to collection facilities. P13, 14

Cans, glass bottles, and PETbottles

Non-usable bags, etc.

Put into paper bags by type and discard according to the following
methods.

envelopes, wrapping paper, paper bags, etc.)

Plastics

Usable bags

03

Please be sure to separate recyclable paper, cans, glass bottles, and PET bottles, plastics,
and small metal items and spray cans!

Don't use
Kyoto City's feebased designatedbags, OK?

Residents of condominiums, etc., where garbage iscollected by private-sector companies, please put
your garbage in clear transparent or

How to separate and dispose of garbage

Please follow the rules of your condominium building, etc.,
when discarding oversized garbage.
Otherdisposal Ask Kyoto City's oversized garbage collection center. P11
methods
Take it to anIncineration Plant. P12

If the condominium building, etc., where you live does not separate recyclables as described above,
contact the Resource Circulation Promotion Section. TEL 075-222-3946

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How to separate anddiscardgarbage requiring extra caution
Lithiumion batteries and otherrechargeable batteries and battery-powered electric appliances
Wireless
earphones

Tablets

Electric razors

How to correctly discard

Heatedtobaccoproducts

MobilephonesRechargeablevacuum cleaners

Mobilebatteries

Portable and home
game consoles

Digital cameras

Handheld
electric fans

Cannot be discarded as burnable garbage or recyclable waste.

Rechargeableelectric appliances

Rechargeable batteries

Products that canbe charged. Products thatmove or light up even when not plugged inmight use rechargeable batteries.

Rechargeable batteries have recycle marks
based ontheir type.
Courtesyof: JapanContainers And Packaging Recycling Association

Recycle marks

Example of rechargeable batteries

Lithium ion batteries

If the products three dimensions are within
30 cm 40 cm 40 cm
As "small appliances" P13, 14
Take to recyclables collectionfacilities(collection box)
Take to mobile collection services
If larger than that
Dispose of as "oversized garbage"
P11, 12

Rapid
increasein recent
years

Nickelcadmium
batteries

Nickelhydrogenbatteries

Take to recyclables collection facilities P13
Take to mobile collection services P14
Take to a cooperating retailerof (General
Incorporated Association) JBRC**Established throughthe participationof battery manufacturers(membercompanies).
It promotes the collectionandrecycling of rechargeable batteries.

For details:

Improper disposal can cause serious fires!

Fire in a garbage truck

Fire on a conveyorbelt in an Incineration Plant

home medical
equipmentwith needles

sharp objects

How to correctly discard

How to correctly discard

Cannot be discarded as burnablegarbage or recyclable waste.

Cannot be discarded as burnablegarbage or recyclable waste.

Return to issuing
pharmacy,
medical institution, etc.
*Please dispose of plastic bags, tubing, and catheters as burnablegarbage, even if they are made of plastic.

Because they can cause
injury during collection/
separation work, never put
themin garbage bags.

Evenif the outside is plastic, neverdiscard theminresidential waste,of course, orinrecyclable waste(plastics).

Northeast Incineration Plant(March 2019)

6 months
150 million

Spray cans andcassette fuelcanisters

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services P13, 14(Counters forEcological Activities do not accept them)Use the above-noted collectionsites
to dispose of sharp objects if youcan.
If that is not possible, wrap the whole
object inthickpaper, etc., place it
inthe center of a garbage bag, anddiscard it as burnable garbage.

Lighters
Spray cans

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09

Cautionrequired!

* Some do not have recycle marks, but lithium ion batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries,
and nickel-hydrogenbatteries are collected forrecycling.

There is a dangerthat rechargeable batteries inside rechargeable electric

Scissors, kitchen knives,
box cutters, and other

Syringes, hypodermic needles, and other

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17

Cassette fuelcanisters

How to correctly discard

How to correctly discard

Cannot be discarded as burnablegarbage or recyclable waste.

Cannot be discarded as recyclable
waste.

Always completely use up contents
and, without making holes, discard
on the monthly collection day forsmall metal items and spray cans(Counters for Ecological Activities accept them 2 times per month)19

Completelyused up ones

Soak in water and put inburnable garbage P10

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Those withsome contents left

Collection at base P13, 14*For howto remove contents safely if anyare left,
please check the websites of eachmanufacturer
or the Aerosol IndustryAssociationof Japan.

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Repair period: About
Repair cost: About

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them to let the gas out, there is danger of explosion, so discard themwithout making holes.

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What happens to recyclables

Types of recyclables

Recyclables collected through regular collection and collection at base, etc.,
are properly processed and recycled into various things or reused.

Recycled and reused!

Rechargeable batteries

Collection
Types of recyclables(Aluminum cans)

Aluminum cans, auto parts, etc.

Fluorescent tubes, mercury
thermometers and bloodpressure meters(Steel cans)

Regularcollection

Separated
at recycling
centerTransferred or soldto recycling businessCollection

Steel cans, iron and steel, etc.
(Glass bottles)

Glass bottles,
roadbed materials, etc.

(lithium ion batteries, etc.)03

stainless steel products,
magnets, etc.

Collection

Recycled PETbottles
Plastics (Plastic products
and plastic containers andpackaging)Foreign body removal
andcompression packing
at intermediate processing
facility

Transferredto
recycling business

Regularcollection

Small metal items
and spray cans

Aluminumand ironseparated at South
Incineration Plant

Sold torecycling business

Regularcollection

Recycled resins,
pallets,chemical raw materials
for plastics, etc.

Separation,
processing, etc., byrecycling business

Glass, aluminum,mercury, etc.

Separation,
processing, etc., byrecycling businessGold, silver, copper,
minor metals, etc.

09

Shredded by recycling
business

Plastic portions inchemical fuels andindustrial boiler fuels

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Magnetic tapes(videotape, etc.)

Collection

Ink cartridges
Rebar,
steel frames, etc.

Collection

SortingworkshopEachappliance
manufacturer

Reusable bottles

Newspapers, cardboard,
miscellaneous paper waste
Regular collection

Recycling plant

Paper
manufacturer

Recycled paper,
cardboard, etc.
Collection

Collection

Paper cartons
Recycling plant

Toilet paper,facial tissue, etc.

Collection

Collection

Used tempura oil

Collection

Old clothing

Processing at Kyoto City
waste cooking oil fuelconversion facility

Transferred to textile
wholesaler or exporter
Collection

Transferred to rag
manufacturer

Collection

Separation,
processing, etc., byrecycling businessDry-cell batteries andbutton batteries

Reuse (cartridges),raw materials
for recycled resins, etc.

Sorted and washedat Kyoto Glass Bottle
Wholesaler Cooperative

Reuse(one-sho[1.8 liters] bottles,
beer bottles)

Separation,
processing, etc., byrecycling business

Iron andstainless steel
products, etc.

Shredded by recycling
business

Aggregate, roadbed, etc.

Sharp objects
Paper
manufacturer

07

Small appliances(PETbottles)

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Rechargeable batteries

Recycled and reused!

Cans, glass bottles,
and PETbottles(paper boxes,wrapping paper, etc.)

Separation,
processing, etc., byrecycling business

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Ceramics

Biodiesel fuel(used by garbage trucks
and city buses)

Collection

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Tree branches
Secondhand clothing(foreign export) etc.

Collection(Forreference)

Iron products, manganese,zinc, mercury, etc.

Burnable garbage

Shredded by recycling
business

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After incineration at an Incineration Plant,*1,
the incineration ash is buried at Ecoland
Otowa-no-mori*2
Regularcollection

Compost fuel chips, etc.

*1 Some kitchengarbage is convertedto biogas*2 Some is buriedinthe Osaka Bay regional disposal station

Energy obtained throughincineration is used tosupply electricity (power)

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Collection for people who are elderly or have

Kyoto City carries out various other initiatives besides processing of recyclables and garbage.
Additionally, private-sector businesses also actively carry out recycling initiatives. We will describe some of them here.

About bodies of dead cats and dogs, etc.
If your pet passes away, it can be collected for a fee of 4,810 per animal.
Dead bodies of stray dogs, stray cats, and wild animals on roads, etc., are collected for no charge. Please contact theDead Animal Collection Center. If passage is blocked outside of reception hours, please contact the civil engineering

Kyoto City Magokoro Collec tion (Sinc ere Collec tion)

SearchThe city operates a garbage collection welfare service (Magokoro Collection = Heartful Collection) that will come to

03*There are various requirements, such as using social welfare services and home helperservices, etc.

About anti-crow measures

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The City lends anti-bird netting at no charge.
Project content In principle, the City will lend one large or small anti-bird net at no charge.

*Depending onthe scale, etc., of a designated pickup point, lending up to two nets is possible.

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Apply to the Dead Animal Collection Center for collection

0120-100-921(toll-free)

free calls for mobile phones, IPphones, etc.,
call on. 075-330-6850

Inquiries

If bringing ina dead animal
Center for Clean Life Environment
TEL 075-691-9376

The City subsidizes purchase of bird-proof cages (three-dimensional crow repellent cages)!
CautionFor other applications by mobile phone, call TEL0570-000-614 (Call charges apply)
Receptionhours:
Monday - Friday(including holidays) 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
*Requests received after 4:00 p.m. will be picked up the following day.
2

and the designated pickup point
Animals kept as livestock, such as cattle, horses, chickens, pigs, sheep, and ducks,
cannot be collected. *If you kept yours as a pet, please discuss it with us.
3*Place only the body inthe box. Remove its collar, etc.
4Inquiries

The number of subsidies is limited depending on the year.
There are conditions attached to the use of bird-proof cages, such as their shapes,
locations, and management methods.
Environment Policy Bureau Recycling-Oriented Society Promotion Department
Kyoto City bird-proof c age purchase subsidyprojec t

Afterwards, you will receive a payment notice from the Center for Clean
Life Environment

Removal of human waste

Kyoto Cityhas introduced a fee-based designated bag system with
two types of designated bags: those for burnable garbage and those for recyclable waste. Youcan buy
designated bags at retail stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, etc.

For inquiries concerning registration, cancellation, fees, etc.,
contact
Center for Clean Life Environment (in charge of accounts)

TEL075-691-4437
Reception hours: Monday - Friday (including holidays)
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

For inquiries concerning collection work, contact
Center for Clean Life Environment (in charge of life
environment)

TEL075-681-5361
Reception hours: Monday - Friday (including holidays)
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Based on applications, the City provides and lends cleaning tools and collects garbage for volunteer cleaning activities inpublic spaces.

How to apply:
Where to apply:

garbage by 10 days before the activities take place.
*See back coverfor contact information.

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Capacity

45 l

30 l

20 l

10 l

5l

1 set

450

300

200

100

50

Sold as 10 bags perset

1 bag

45

30

20

10

5

For recyclable waste

1 set

110

75

50

25

1 bag

22

15

10

5

Type

For burnable garbage(Formerlymarked"Forresidential garbage")

If regular removal of human waste is necessary, advance registration (application) is necessary. In addition, after registration,need human waste removal, you need to change or cancel your registration. Please contact the Center for Clean Life
Environment to do so.

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SearchAbout Kyoto City designated residential garbage collection bags

After reception, collection

Collection cannot be made on private property, so please bring it out to a public street.
Put the body in a plastic bag, etc., and then in a cardboard box.

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Project content The City subsidizes a portionof the purchase price (1/2, up to 15,000) of bird-proof cages.

Reception hours: Monday - Friday(including holidays)
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Where revenue from designated bags goes
Promotion of garbage
reduction and recycling
Food waste, paper waste
reduction, plastic resource
recycling
Subsidizing community
collectionservices
Collection at base, etc., ofrecyclables

Lending of anti-bird netting
Subsidizing purchases ofbird-proof cages
Providing garbage bags forvolunteer cleanups

Lending, etc., of surveillancecameras forillegal dumping, etc.

Measures against global warming
Promotion of use of solar power systems, etc.

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Reserve funds for the
Kyoto Citizen Environmental Fund
The Fund's reserves are used over themid- to long term inrenewable energy
sectors that apply advanced technologies,
etc.

Flyers and pamphlets that utilize revenue fromfee-based designated bag carry these marks!

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Theproject utilizes
revenuesfrom
thef ee- based
designated bags forresidential garbage

The projectutilizes revenues fromthe fee-based desig natedbags forresidential garbage

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If youwill performyour cleaning activities onlyinapark oralong a river, please contacttheir managers.

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Items that cannot be accepted in Kyoto City
Garbage fromplaces of business
Commercial waste fromworkplaces such as
Commercial waste is divided into general waste and industrial waste, so please dispose of properly by engaging businesses licensed to collect and transport each type.
For commercial waste disposal methods, see the "Guidebook for Proper Waste Management" on the website for businesses Kyoto Kogomi Net(https://kyoto-kogomi.net/business/).

Garbage
Separation
Dictionary*Oversized garbage items cannot be crushed or disassembled for disposal as burnable garbage. We
askforyour understanding and cooperationfor the smoothcollectionand disposal of garbage.

Item

AEDs (main unit)

NG

Installation locations are registered andmanaged,
so ask the retailer

Contact regarding general waste collection and transport: Kyoto Environmental Business Cooperative

TEL 075-691-5516

Agricultural chemicals

NG

Contact regarding industrial waste collectionandtransport: Kyoto Industrial Waste Association

TEL 075-694-3402

Air conditioners

RL

Including outdoor units

Air pumps

PL
CB
OG

Manual ones (plastic) go in PL if the garbage bag
will close, powered ones go in CBif no larger
than 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm, orOG if larger

CB
OG

Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

This may lead to illegal dumping. Furthermore, it is a violation of the Act onWaste Management and Public Cleaningsame business listed onthe license, etc., to ensure proper disposal.

Items containing hazardous substances
Item

Dry-cell batteries and button batteries
Automobile batteries (including thosefor two-wheeled vehicles)
Solar panels

Return to retailer collection box or use collection at base. P13, 14

Item

Where to ask and how to dispose

Returnto retailer collection box or use collectionat base. P13, 14
Ask the retailer.
*Some can be picked up by mobile collection services P14
Ask the manufacturer or retailer, etc.
The Japan Fire Extinguisher Manufacturers Association cooperates with local
please ask the Fire Extinguisher Recycle Promotion Center
Fire Extinguisher Recycle Promotion Center TEL03-5829-6773
URL https://www.ferpc.jp/

Fire extinguisher recycling counter Search

Item

Where to ask and how to dispose

Motorcycles andmotorized two-wheeled vehicles

155,
11 - 14
11 - 14

If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and thegarbage bag can be closed, it is BG. If disposingof alarge amount at one time, it is OG (discard inbundles about 30 cm high)10 - 12BG

10Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; anythinglargeris OG

Antennas

OG

BS and CS antennas, etc., are the same

11,12

Aquariums

OG
PL

Acrylic and glass ones are OG
For plastic items light enough to hold inone
hand, if the garbage bag can be closed, put in PL;anything bigger is OG.

5,11,12

Ash

BG
OG

Up to two bags per one collection canbe BG (ifgarbage bag is light enough to hold inone hand,and can be closed *Dispose of afterdampening
so it does not scatter). Anything else is OG

10 - 12

AshtraysSM
BG

Metal ones 30 cmor less are SM. Anything else is
BG. Wrap glass and ceramic items in thick paper,
etc., andplace in centerof bag so they are notdangerous.

9,10

Audio systems

CB
OG

Remove batteries before discarding.
Itemsupto 30cm 40cm 40cm are CB; anythinglargeris OG

11 - 14NG

Askthe retailer.

25

NG

Askthe retailer.

25

Auto parts

Automobiles

11 - 14Baby bottles

PL
BG

Plastics items are PL. Anything else is BG

5,10

Bags

BG
OG

Up to two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage
bag is light enough to holdinone hand, andcan beclosed). Anything else is OG

10 - 12

Ballpoint pensPL

If the inkhas not been completely used up,
remove the core and items not made of plastic
are BG

5

Balls

PL
BG

Plastics items are PL. Anything else is BG

5,10

BambooBG
OG

Up to two bags perone collection can be BG (ifgarbage bag is light enoughto hold in one hand,and can be closed). Anything else is OGorask
landscapers, etc.

10 - 12

Bamboo blinds

BG
OG

If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and thegarbage bag can be closed, it is BG. All others
are OG

10 - 12

Bamboo mat

OG

If you ve askeda business fora replacement, ask
that business for collection.

11,12

Barbells

OG

11,12

Bath covers

OG

11,12

Bath seats

BG
OG

If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and thegarbage bag can be closed, it is BG. Anythingelse is OG

10 - 12PL
OG

For plastic items light enough to hold inone
hand, if the garbage bag can be closed, put in PL.
Anything else is OG

5,11,12Item

Key points of disposal methods

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Digital ones up to 30cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;
analogue, metal ones are SMif theirlongest portionis up to 30 cm; anything else is OG

9,11 - 14Bathroom scales(bathroom scales)

CB
SM
OG

Bats

OG

Battery (medium to large)

CB

Motorizedbicycles and small householduse items
are "Collectionat base (rechargeable batteries)"; ask
retailers aboutthose forautomobiles, motorcycles
andgenerators.

13,14,
25

Battery (small)CB

Refer to "Dry-cell batteries and buttonbatteries,""Rechargeable batteries (Lithium ion batteries)"

13,14

Battery chargers

CB

13,14

Beds

OG

11,12

Belts

BG

10

Benches (home use)

OG

11,12

Bicycle airpumps

CB
OG

Motorizedones up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm
are CB; anything larger ormanual ones are OG

BicyclesOG

Motorizedbicycle batteries are not accepted. Ask
the retailer, etc.

11,12

Birdcages

SM
OG

Metal ones 30 cm or less are SM. Anything else
is OG

9,11,12

BlanketsCB

Those that are heavily soiled orcannot be cleaned
are BG

13,14

Blenders(cooking equipment)

CB
OG

Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG
Remove and place with BG, as there is arisk of
the glass, etc., containers breaking, which mightinterfere with processing

11 - 14BlindsOG

Blood- pressure meters

CB

Digital, Those using mercury

13,14

Blu-ray discs

PL

Case only is also PL. Paperinside the case is MP

Blu-ray players andrecorders

CB
OG

Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

BoilersNG

Askthe retailer.

Books

MP

11,12

11 - 1411,12

5
11 - 1425
7,8,13,14

Bottles (bottles not intended
for reuse)

CE

Forsafety, wrapbroken bottles inthick paper, etc.,
andplace in centerof bag forBG

3

Bowling balls

OG

Incineration Plants cannot accept them. Apply to
the Oversized Garbage Receiving Center

11

Bowls (kitchen use)

SM
PL
BG

Metal ones are SM. Plastic ones are PL; all others
are BG

5,9,10Box cutters

CB

Wrapin thickpaper, etc., so they are not dangerous
and take themin.
*CBotherthanat Counters forEcological Activities (ifplacing in BG, wrap in thick paper, etc., andplace incenter of bag)

13,14

Bread makers

CBOG

Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14

BricksOG

BroomsPL
BG
OG

Ones with plastic handles and that are less than
50 cm are PL; all others are BG.
If it is not light enough to hold in one hand, and thegarbage bag cannot be closed, it is OG

Brushes, combs

PL
BG

Plastic ones are PL; all others are BG

BS TVtuners

CB

Buckets

PL
SM
BG
OG

11,12
5,
10 - 125,10
13,14
Items light enoughto hold in one hand, and thegarbage bag can be closed: Plastic ones are PL;
metal ones 30 cm andunderare SM; all others are5,
9 - 12O

Ask the retailer.
Burnable garbage co llec tio n
Se parated c ollec tion of cans,glass bo ttles, and PET bo ttles
PL Se parated c ollec tion of plastic s
SM Se parated c ollec tion of small me tal items
OG Ove rsized garbage*
BG
CE

Large motors
Pianos

14,25

CB
OG

0120-822-306

Items that are markedly large in volume or weight
Automobiles
Tires

25

B

Items that may be dangerous to collect and process*Not available for use by corporations

Aluminum foil pots and pans

Ask the retailer, etc.

Ask the manufacturer or retailer, etc.
Agricultural chemicals (for gardening, etc.)*Some can be picked up by mobile collection services P14
Syringes and hypodermic needles
Please return them to the issuing medical institution or pharmacy. P20

Fire extinguishers

OG

Where to ask and how to dispose

Medicines thatare poisonous, deleterious, etc.

Rechargeable batteries(lithium ion batteries, etc.)
Petroleum
Paints and solvents
Gas canisters

BG

AlbumsOther garbage that cannot be collected Also cannot be brought to City Incineration Plants

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Key points of disposal methodsA

Ask the retailer. Mobile collection services arealso possible (upto two bottles of one literare
acceptable depending onthe type)

If you rely on an unlicensed business...

25*For how to discard items not noted below, see the City's website (Kyoto Kogomi Net [https://kyoto-kogomi.net/citizens/]) or contactthe Resource CirculationPromotionSection(Tel.: 075-222-3946).

Ask the manufacturer or retailer, etc.
Ask the retailer, anautomobile repair shop, or the below.
Motorcycle Recycling Call Center TEL050-3000-0727

Reception hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(except Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and year-end/New Year's)

CBMP

Co lle ctio n at base (Some items c annotbe disc arded at s om e c ollec tion s ites . Pleas e check the Rec yc lables Collec tionMap) P13, 14
Recyclable paper o ther than newspapers, cardboard, and carto ns

NG
RL
RE

Items that canno t be ac cepted by the city
Recycling o f the items is mandate d by law P15, 16
There are vo luntary co llec tio n ro utes by retailers, e tc.

P07, 08, 13, 14*Oversized garbage items cannotbe crushed or disassembled for disposal as burnable garbage. We askfor yourunderstanding andcooperation for the smoothcollectionanddisposal of garbage.
*Use CB (free) for smallappliances of 30 cm 40 cm 40 cmor smaller.

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Key points of disposal methods

SM
BG
OG
RE
CB

Metal ones 30 cm orless are SM; anything bigger
is OGAnything otherthan metals, if light enoughto hold in one hand, and the garbage bag can beclosed, is BG. Anything else is OG
Insulate the electrodes with tape, etc., anddispose of through REorCB. They can cause

Item

CB

Cameras and digital cameras

CBCB

Can openers

Wrap in thickpaper, etc., so they are notdangerous and take them in.
*CBotherthan at Counters for Ecological
Activities (if placing in BG, wrap in thickpaper,
etc., and place in center of bag)

11,12

13,14

CO2 canistersSMsmall items for beauty, drink products, etc., anddispose of as SM.

9
14,25

BG

*One-to (18 liters) cans are OG

10

Cans (otherthan those forbeverages, food, paint, andmachine oil)SM

Items whose longest dimension is more orlessunder 30 cm. *One-to (18 liters) cans are OG

9

3

11,12

CB
OG

Remove batteries before discarding.
Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

CDs, CD cases

PL

Paper inside the case is MP

Ceramics, vases

CB
BG
OG

only). Forall others, up to two bags perone collection
can be BG(if garbage bag is light enoughto hold in
one hand, andcanbe closed); anything else is OG

SM
NG
BG

Foritems light enoughto holdin one hand, and thegarbage bag can be closed, put inSM. For others,
consult with the retailer, and plastic ones go inBG
(50 cm and underare plastics)

SM
NG
BG

Foritems light enoughto holdin one hand, and thegarbage bag can be closed, put inSM. For others,
consult with the retailer, and plastic ones go inBG

CD player

ChainsChains (metal)

10 - 14

9,10,25

9,10,25
11,12

NG

Ask the retailer. Mobile collection services are also
possible (depending ontype)

Chests of drawers

OG

11,12

Child seats

OG

11,12

Child vehicles, playthings(tricycles, bicycles,
swings, etc.)

OG

11,12

BG
BG
OG

Combination
microwave ovens

CB
OG

Computer mice
Computer monitors

Computer parts

Computers

Cooking equipment

Clocks(battery or electric-powered)

CB
OG

Remove batteries before discarding.
Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14

Cloth

CB

Those that are heavily soiled or cannot be cleaned
are BG

13,14

Burnable g arbage co llec tio n
Se parate d c o lle c tio n o f c ans , glassbo ttle s, and PET b o ttles
PL Separate d co llec tio n o f p lastic s
SM Separated co llec tio n of small metal items
OG Ove rs ize d garbage*

13,14

Empty coating material(paint, etc.) cans

BG
OG

Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage
bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe
closed). Anything else isOG

10 - 12NG

If youchange it at home, consult a gas station orretailer about pickup. Mobile collection services
are also possible (up to 20 liters)

14,25

Engraving knives

CB

Wrapin thickpaper, etc., so they are not dangerousand
take them in. *CBotherthanat Counters forEcological
Activities(ifplacing inBG, wrapinthickpaper, etc., andplace incenterof bag, so they are not dangerous)

13,14Remove batteries before discarding.
Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14
11,12

NG

Ask the retailer. Mobile collection services are also
possible (depending on type)

BG

If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and thegarbage bag canbe closed, it is BG. Anything else isOG.
Products containing asbestos are voluntarily
recalled by their manufacturers.

10

14,25

Engine oil

MP

Extension cords

CB

Itemsupto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cmare CB; anythinglargeris OG

11 - 14

Dirt

BG

Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage
bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe
closed). Anything else isOG

10

RL
CB

If togetherwithacomputer, recycle withthe method
onpage 16. Anything else is CB

13,14,
16

Dish washers

OG

RL

If you don t know who the manufactureris, takeit to PC3RPromotion Association

16

CB

Storage, powerunits, etc., that are soldseparately, if 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm orsmaller,
are CB. Products that have been disassembled
are "Not eligible"; monitors, etc., are "Ask theretailer"

13,14

Includes standard attached items at time ofpurchase

16

RL

SM
OG

11,12
As they will become microplastics that contribute tooceanpollution, do not washthem down the drainsof sinks and insteadput them into BG(asthey are
sanitary goods)

10

Metal pots, cookers, kettles, fry pans, etc., 30 cm
orless are SM. Anything else is OG

9,11,12

OG
OG

OG even if made of plastic

11,12

Cords

CB

Objects such as drums are OG

13,14

Cotton

BG

11,12

10

Cotton swabs

BG

10

Crayons

BG

10

Cupboards

OG

Cups

PL
SM
CB
BG

11,12
Plastics are PL, metals are SM
Ceramic ones are CB (mobile collectionservices
only). All others are BG

5,9,10,
13,14

BG
OG

Up to two bags per one collection can be BG.
Anything else is OG

10 - 12

Cushioning materials

PL

Items not made of plastic are BG

Cushions

BG
OG

If it is light enough to holdin one hand, and thegarbage bag can be closed, it is BG; anything else
is OG. Cushions that use microbeads may spill
their contents, which impedes collection, so put
them in anotherbag before placing them inside agarbage bag and discarding

10 - 12

Plastic ones with a thickness up to 5 mm are PL;
all others are BG

5,10

PL
BG

Plastics are PL, metals are SM
Ceramic ones are CB(mobile collection services
only). All others are BG

5,9,10,13,14

Display monitors

RL
CB
OG

Recycle computerdisplays with the methodon page
16. Othermonitors up to 30 cm 40 cm 40cmare
CB; anything largeris OG

11 - 14,
16

Disposable chopsticks

BG

Outer bags are PL if made of plastic

10

Disposable diapers

BG

Flushthe waste down the toilet, then wrapthe
diaperina bag, etc. anddiscard it

10
11,12

Doll cases

OG

Can be collectedwith doll inside

Dolls

PL
BG
OG

Items light enoughto hold inone hand, and thegarbage bag canbe closed: Plastic ones are PL; all

BG

If moisture remains, drainbefore discarding

CB
OG

Remove batteries before discarding.
Itemsup to 30 cm 40cm 40cm are CB; anythinglargeris OG (Incineration Plants cannot accept them,so apply to the OversizedGarbage Receiving Center.
Can only be takento collection facilities if aregistered10

11,13,
14

freonhas beencontractedforthe removal of freon,
Deleterious substances(deleterious drugs)NG

Ask the retailer.

25

Dentures

BG

BG, even if made of plastic

10

CB
MP

Collection at base (Some items c annotbe disc arded atsome c ollec tion sites. Please c hec kthe Rec yc lables Collec tion Map) P13, 14
Recyclable paper other than newspapers, cardboard, and cartons

NG
RL
RE

Ite ms that c anno t be ac c ep ted by the c ity

P07, 08, 13, 14

Re c yc ling is mandate d by law P15, 16
There are vo luntary c o lle c tio n ro ute s by re tailers, etc .

*Oversized garbage items cannotbe crushed or disassembled for disposal as burnable garbage. We askfor yourunderstanding andcooperation for the smoothcollectionanddisposal of garbage.
*Use CB (free) for smallappliances of 30 cm 40 cm 40 cmor smaller.

bag: OG5,
10 - 12are CB

13,14

7,8,13,14
Reel types larger than30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are
OG

13,14

F
Facial tissue paper(toilet paper)

BG

Fallen leaves

BG
OG

Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage
bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe
closed). Anything else isOG

10 - 12

Fan coolers

CB
OG

Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14

Fan heaters

CB
OG

Gas, petroleum and kerosene are OG(remove
the petroleum, etc., before disposal); electric andceramic ones upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14

Fax machines

CB
OG

Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14Film (camera use)

BG

Fire extinguishersNG

Ask the Fire Extinguisher Recycle Promotion
Center25

Fire extinguishers(spray cans)SM

Use up the contents and do not open any small
holes.
Caps are PL. Askmanufacturers about items thatcannot be emptied

9
10

10

10

Door/window screens

OG

11,12

Draining board (sunoko)

OG

11,12

Fireworks

BG

Dampen with waterand dispose ofDrum sets(musical instrument)

OG

11,12

Fishing rods

BG

When disposing, two per bag if they protrude fromthe bag

10Flashlights

CB

Remove batteries before discarding

13,14

Flatware racks

OG

Floor brushes

PL
BG
OG

Ones with plastic handles and that are less than 50
cm are PL; forall others, those forwhich a garbage

Flower vases

PL
BG
OG

If itis made ofplastic, it is PL. If it is not made of plastic(e.g., glass)anditislight enoughto holdin one hand, andthe garbage bag canbe closed, it is BG. Anything else isOG

5,
10 - 12

Fluorescent tubes

CB

For safety, wrapbroken tubes in thick paper, etc.,
and place in centerof bag for BG. (See P26 for
LEDs)

13,14

FlyersMP

Folding chairs andtables

OG

Food turners

SM
PL
BG

If there is a metal part andit is 30 cm or less,
SM; plastic ones are PL; all others are BG

5,9,10

Plastic ones are PL; all others are"Burnable garbage"

5,10

Dry cell batteries(manganese, alkaline,
lithium ion batteries, etc.)

RE
CB

Dry cleaning bags

PL

Dryers(dish dryer, etc.)

OG

Dispose of through REor CB. Insulate theelectrodes of rechargeable ones with tape, etc.

13,14

BG, CE, PL, orSM.
5
However, clothes dryers are RL(P15)

11,12

11,12

in a garbage bag and that cannot be closed are OG

5,
10 - 12Duct tape

BG

Dumbbells

OG

Plastics light enough to hold in one hand are PL;anything else is OG.

11,12

Dustpans

PL
SM
BG

Plastic ones are PL; metal ones 30 cm and underare SM; all others are BG

5,9,10DVD

PL

Case is PL, paperinside the case is MP

5

DVD/CD players

CBOG

Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14

Earphones

CB

Main unit is CB, cloth cases are BG, plastic cases
are PL

13,14

Forks

BG
OG

If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and thegarbage bag can be closed, it is BG. Anythingelse is OG

PL
BG

Earthenware pots

10 - 12BG

E-bikeOG

Remove batteries and the main bicycle body isOGBatteries with recycling marks are CB; for others,
consult with the retailer

Fruitwine bottles(glass ones for making plum
wine, etc.)

11.12

Frypans

SM

9

OG

11,12

11,12

Furniture(chests of drawers, etc.)

OG

Electric blankets

Items 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm orsmaller when
not folded are CB.

Electric carpets

OG

Futon driers

CB
OG

Electric cords, power strips

CB

Gathercords so they do not tangle

13,14

Futons

OG

Electric fans

CB
OG

Remove batteries before discarding handheld
electric fans.
Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14

Electric organs
Electric pianos

OG

Items using piano wire are not accepted. Depending
onweight, ask the retailer, etc.

11,12Electric razors

CB

Remove batteries before discarding.

13,14

11,12

5

11,12

PL
SM
CB
BG

10

E

D

5

Remove batteries before discarding

Envelopes

Coolers

13,14

CB

13,14

10 - 12

Digital ones and those using mercury

Electronic dictionaries(electronic organizers,
calculators)

14,25

OG

Clean dirt. Those that cannot be cleaned are BG

10

Remove batteries before discarding.

Curtains

PL

CB

Do not open bags

CB

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plastic

NG

Curtain tracks

CB

Key points of disposal methods
There is a dangerthat rechargeable batteries will

Electronic cigarette,heated tobacco

Digital cameras

10
Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage
bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe
closed). Anything else isOG

Item

10

DieselCooking stoves

Cutting boards

Diatomaceous earth(mats, etc.)

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11,12

14,25

13,14

Detergents

Key points of disposal methods

11 - 1410 - 12Clinical thermometers

BG
CE

OG

5,13,14

ChemicalsClay(paper clay, etc.)

Colored plywood shelving

Item

Ask the retailer. Mobile collectionservices arealso possible (up to 20 liters)

BG

BG
OG

Cigarette butts, ashes

Remove and place withBG, as there is a risk of
the glass, etc., containers breaking, which mightinterfere withprocessing

OG

CharcoalsCB

Ask the retailer. Mobile collection services arealso possible

CB
OG

Contact lenses

Up to two bags perone collection can be BG(ifgarbage bag is light enough to holdin one hand, andcan be closed. Dampenand discard). Anything else
is OG

ChiselsNG

Coffee makers,
Tea makers

Concrete blocks

5

Wrap in thickpaper, etc., so they are notdangerous and take them in.
*CBotherthan at Counters for Ecological
Activities (if placing in BG, wrap in thickpaper,
etc., and place in center of bag)Coating material (paint, etc.)

911 - 14

OG

Chairs27

10 - 12

7,8,
13,14

Cassette tapesOG

OG even if made of plastic

Cans(for paint or machine oil)If the tape portion is cut to 50 cm orless, PL;anything else is CB

Desks, tables

OG

Rinse them out. *One-to (18 liters) cans are OG

PL
CB

CB
OG

Clothing storage cases

CE
RE

SM

Desk lamps

13,14

Cans
(for beverages and food)Cassette fuel canisters

BG

5,9,10BG
OG

If there is anything left inside, use it up outsidewhere there are no sparks and then discard without
making holes

Desicc ants
(used with food)Bodies that are metal are SM. Plastic ones are PL;
all others are BG

10

OG

15

SM
PL
BG

Canes

Carpets

BG

Clothespins

If it is light enough to holdin one hand, and thegarbage bag can be closed, it is BG; anythingelse is OG

Cardboard

Deodorizers

RL

13,14

BG

Candles

13,14

Clothes dryers

9 - 12

13,14

Remove batteries before discarding. Disposable
cameras go inBG

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CB
RE

C
CablesKey points of disposal methods
Those that are heavily soiled or cannot be cleaned
are BG

Clothes

11,12Electric toothbrushes(main body)CB

Main bodies with removable items like batteries
removed are CB. (*Brush portion is PL)

13,14Electromagnetic ranges

CB
OG

Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14

7,8,
13,14
11,12

10

Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14
11,12

G
Galvanized iron(corrugated sheets)OG

Galvanized steel wires

BG

Wrap in thickpaper, etc., and place in centerof
bag so they are not dangerous.

Game consoles

CB
OG

Remove batteries before discarding.
Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

Game software (cartridges)

CB

11,12
10
11 - 14
13,14

28

Item

Garbage can

Gas canisters

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Key points of disposal methods

PL
SM
BG
OG

Items light enoughto hold inone hand, and the garbage
bag can be closed: Plastic ones are PL; metal ones 30
cm and under are SM; all others are BGNG

Ask the retailerormanufacturer. However, see"Cassette fuel canisters" for those used withportable gas stoves

5,
9 - 1225

Gas ranges

OG

11,12

Gas stoves

OG

11,12

GasolineNG

Ask the retailer. Mobile collection services are also
possible (put in gas can, up to 4 liters)

14,25

Glass bottles(reusable glass bottles)

RE
CB

Rinse themout. For safety, wrap broken bottles inthickpaper, etc., and place in centerof bag forBG

13,14

Glass bottles lids

PL
BG

Plastics items are PL. Anything else is BG

5,10

BG
OG

Up to two bags perone collectioncan be BG(ifgarbage bag is lightenoughto holdinone hand, andcan be closed. Wrap in thick paper, etc., and place incenterofbag so they are not dangerous.) Anythingelse is OG(protectbothsides withcloth packingtape).

Glass plates
and glass products

BG

Glasses cases

PL
BG

Plastic ones are PL; all others are BG

5,10

Globes

BG
OG

If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and thegarbage bag canbe closed, it is BG. Anything else isOG

10 - 12

10

BG

Gloves (cloth)CB

Glow lamps (lighting tubes)

BG

13,14

CB
OG

Heated tobacco products

CB
RE

Glue sticks

PL

Those with some contents left are BG

Go game boards

OG

If it is light enough to holdin one hand, foldable,
and the garbage bag can be closed, it is BG

Childrens and those otherthan full face, if lightenoughto hold in one hand, and the garbage bag
can be closed, are BG.

OG
SM

Home medical use plastic
bags, tubing, andcatheters

BG*Always return syringe needles to the issuing
pharmacy, medical institution, etc.

Hose reels

PLOG

If the item is light enough to holdin one handwith
the hose removed, and if the garbage bag can beclosed, put plastic ones in PL and anything else in
OG

Hoses

BG
OG

Up to two bags per one collection canbe BG(ifgarbage bag is light enough to hold in one hand, andcanbe closed(items under 50 cm are PL)). Anythingelse is OG

Hot plates (shichirin)

OG

Hot waterboilers(electric appliances)Hotplates

Hypodermic needles

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Ladders

11 - 14

Ladles

11,12
9

13,14

CB
OG

Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG
Place glass lids withBG, as there is a risk of thembreaking, which might interfere with processing

11 - 14

CB
OG

Remove batteries before discarding.
Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14NG

Always return them to the issuing medical
institution, pharmacy, etc.

25

RE
CB

For ink cartridges, use collection boxes at storesor CB, andfor tonercartridges, askthe retaileror
manufactureror put in BG.

13,14

PL
OG

Forplastic items light enough to holdin one hand,
if the garbage bag can be closed, put inPL (items
that can breakand become sharp are BG)Anythingelse is OG

5,11,12BG

10Golf goods(clubs, bags)

OG

11,12

Insect cages/cases

Grass

BG
OG

Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage
bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe
closed). Anything else isOG

10 - 12Interlocking foam tiles

PL

5

Ironing boards

OG

11,12

Up to two bags per one collection can be BG(ifgarbage bag is light enough to holdin one hand,and can be closed).

Irons

CB

10

SM

GravelBG

Green plastic garnish

PL

Griddles (home use)

SM
OG

Grocery bags

PL

5

GuitarsOG

11,12

Hair dryers, hair irons

CB(Hair) combs

PL
BG

Plastic ones are PL; all others are BG

Hairpins

PL
BG

Plastic ones are PL (aportion are also acceptableeven if they include metal); all others are BG

5,10

Hammers

BG
SM

Rubberones, etc., without metal parts are BG

9,10

Hand carts

OG

Hand towels

CB

Those that are heavily soiled orcannot be cleaned
are BG

13,14

Hand warmers

BG
CB

The warmers themselves are BG, the outerbags are
PL. Rechargeable ones are CB

10,13,14HangersSM
PL
BG

Bodies that are metal and30 cm orless are SM.
Plastic ones are PL (items that canbreakand
become sharpare BG); all other materials that are
sharp are BG.

Hard disk drives(external)

CB
OG

Items up to 30 cm 40cm 40 cm are CB; anythinglargeris OG Same with internal harddisk drives thathave been purchased separately (Saveddata will bedeleted).

11 - 14

Hats

CB

Those that are heavily soiled orcannot be cleaned
are BG

13,14

9

5
30 cm or less are SM.
Anything else is OG

13,14

11,12

Burnable g arbage co llec tio n
Se parate d c o lle c tio n o f c ans , glassbo ttle s, and PET b o ttles
PL Separate d co llec tio n o f p lastic s
SM Separated co llec tio n of small metal items
OG Ove rs ize d garbage*
BG
CE

CB
OG

Main unitis CB; remove andplace glass, etc.,
containers withBGas there is ariskofbreaking, whichmight interfere withprocessing

KeroseneNG

Ask the retailer. Mobile collection services arealso possible (up to 20 liters)

14,25

Kerosene plastic containers

OG

Empty before discarding

11,12

KettlesSM

Keyboards(for computers)

RL
CB

If they were in aset with a personal computer, themanufacturerwill accept themfor no charge (P16).
Items 30cm 40cm 40cm orsmalleronly are
CB. If larger thanthat, they are OG

13,14,
16

Keyboards(musical instruments)

CB
OG

Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14

Keys

BG

Fromthe perspective of crime prevention, BG

10

KimonoCB

Those that are heavily soiled orcannot be cleaned
are BG

Kitchen garbage(cooking scraps)

BG

Adequately strain and dispose ofCB

Wrapin thick paper, etc., so they are notdangerous and take them in.
*CBother than at Counters forEcological
Activities (if placing in BG, wrapin thick paper,
etc., and place in centerof bag)

Kitchen range
5,9,10

11 - 14K

Kitchen knives

BG

Knives(razors, box cutters, etc.)

CB

Kotatsu

9OG

Knapsacks

OG

11,12

Lawnmowers

OG

Lawnmowers (home use)

OG
BG
OG
BG

OG

5,9
13,14

Incineration Plants cannot accept them, so apply to
the Oversized Garbage Receiving Center

11
11,12

If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and thegarbage bag can be closed, it is BG. Anythingelse is OG (large products such as carry- on bags)

10 - 12from the bag, it is OG. For all others, wrapin thick
paper, etc., and place in centerof bag to avoid
danger of breakage and put it in BG

10

Lids

PL
BG

Plastics items are PL. Anything else is BG

5,10Lightbulbs

BG

Wrap inthick paper, etc., and place in centerof bag so they are not dangerous. Fluorescentlightbulb tubes are CB(*see P26 for LEDs)

10

Lighters (disposable)

BG
CB*Soak lighters whose gas has beenused up in
water and thenput them in BG
Those with some contents left are CB

10,13,
14

BG

Used up and discard

Lighters(other than disposable)

CB
OG

Lipstick

BG

Lithium ion batteries(rechargeable batteries)

RE
CB

Lockers

OG

10

BG
OG

10 - 12

Mobile batteriesCBgarbage processing, so they are CB

13,14

Mobile phones

CB

Please erase your databefore discarding. Remove
batteries if possible

13,14

Monitors

RL
CB
OG

Recycle computer displays with the methodon
page 16. All other items upto 30 cm 40 cm
40 cm are CB; anything larger is OG

11 - 14,
16

Mops

OG

Motorcycles

NG

Motorized saws

OG

Motorized two-wheeledvehiclesNG

Ask the retailer orthe Motorcycle Recycling Call
Center25

Music boxes

BG
OG

If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and thegarbage bag can be closed, it is BG; anythingelse is OG

10 - 1211,12
Ask the retailer orthe Motorcycle Recycling Call
Center25
11,12

N
Wrap inthick paper, etc., and place in centerof
bag so they are not dangerous.

10

BG

Wrap inthick paper, etc., and place in centerof
bag so they are not dangerous.

10

Nets (drainers for kitchenuse, etc.)

BG

If moisture remains, drain before discarding

10

Nets (onion use, orange use,
etc.)

PL
BG

Plastic materials less than 50 cm are PL; allothers are BG.

5,10

Nickel-cadmium batteries(rechargeable
batteries)

RE
CB

Insulate the electrodes with tape, etc., anddispose of through REorCB. They can cause

5

Nickel-hydrogen batteries(rechargeable
batteries)

RE
CB

Insulate the electrodes with tape, etc., anddispose of through REorCB. They can cause

5,10

NotebooksMP

Oil (edible)

CB

Plant-based oils only. Soakup animal-based oils
suchas lard withpaper and discard as BG.

13,14

11 - 14

13,14

7,8,
13,14

Newspapers

13,14

13,14

PL
BG

Magazines

MP

7,8,
13,14

Magnets

BG

10

Oil
(forautomobiles, etc.)

NG

14,25

Magnifying glass

BG

Wrap inthick paper, etc., and place in centerof
bag so they are not dangerous.

Ask a gas station or the retailer. Collection bymobile collection services is also possible (up to
20 liters)

10

Oil cans (machine oil)

BG

Empty them out. *One-to (18 liters) cans are OG

10

Magnifying glasses

BG

Wrap inthick paper, etc., and place in centerof
bag so they are not dangerous.

10

Oil heaters

OG

Incineration Plants cannot accept them. Apply to
the Oversized Garbage Receiving Center

11

Masks

BG

As an infectious disease countermeasure, put it
in abag, then put that in a garbage bag before
disposal.

CB
RE

Those that are heavily soiled or cannot be cleaned
are BG

13,14

Massage chairs

OG

13,14

Massagers

CB
OG

Rinse them out. Forsafety, wrapbroken bottles inthickpaper, etc., and place incenterof bag forBG
Empty cans out

11,12

Plastics ones are PL (rinse them out); all others
are BG

Matches

BG

Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything larger is OG

Soak in waterand discard

Mats, mattresses

OG

7,8,13,14
OM

10

Old clothing

11,12

One-sho [1.8 liters] bottles

11 - 14

One-to (18 liters) cans

RE
CB
OG

Organs

OG

11,12

11,12
P

10

13,14
10

Mirrors

BG

11,12

PL

9

If it is light enough to holdin one hand, and thegarbage bag canbe closed, it is BG. Wrap inthick
paper, etc., and place incenterof bag so they are
not dangerous. Anything else is OG.

Mini beerkeg and taps (homeuse, metal)

Needles10
Insulate the electrodes with tape, etc., anddispose of through REorCB. They can cause

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Items whose longest dimension is 30 cm or lessare SM.
Items disposed of in the course of businessactivities cannot be collected.

Nails

Without including the umbrellaportion, items 30 cm
40cm 40 cm orsmalleronly are CB. If larger
than that, they are OG
can interfere with collection, and dispose of as CB
Lightbulbs and umbrellaparts are BG(if glass, placein the centerof the bag so it is not dangerous before
disposal).

Key points of disposal methods

RE
SM

Item

Lunchboxes

Packing string

PL
BG

Padlocks

SM

Paint

Plastic ones less than 50 cm are PL; all others
are BG.

5,10

NG

Ask the retailer ormobile collection services(hazardous)Completely use up contents of spray paint cansand discard as SM

14,25

Paints

BG

Mobile collectionservices are also possible

Pair of dumbbells

OG

11,12

Pamphlets

MP

7,8,13,14

Panel heaters

OG

11,12

Paper bags

MP

7,8,13,14

9

Measuring tape

BG

Mechanical pencils

PL

As items with pointed tips are dangerous, remove
the tip and take out the core before disposal,
items not made of plastic are BG

5

10

Medical equipment(items withneedles)

NG

Always returnsyringe needles for homehealthcare to the issuing pharmacy or medical
institution

25

13,14

Medical equipment(items without needles)

BG

Home medical use plastic bags, tubing, andcatheters are BG, evenif they are made of plastic

10

BG

Rinse out bottles that hadliquid medicine in them.
Plastic containers and packaging go in PL

10

11,12

Medicine (if some is left overwhen it no longer needs tobe taken)

Paper cartonsRE
CB

Medicine containers

CE
PL

Rinse them out. Glass bottles go in CE. Plastic
containers and packaging go in PL

3, 5Paper sliding doors

OG

11,12

Papered sliding doors

OG

11,12

Microwave ovens

OG

Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11,12

Partitioning screens

OG

11,12

Milk bottles

RE

Returnto retailer

PCdesks (racks)

OG

11,12

Pencil boards

PL

5

13,14

11,12

Wrapin thick paper, etc., so they are notdangerous and take them in.
*CBother than at Counters forEcological
Activities (if placing in BG, wrapin thick paper,
etc., and place in centerof bag)

Plastic ones are PL,
those with metal parts are SM

Fora 40-watt orhigherstraight-type LED

13,14

Juicers, blenders

5,10

Laundry poles, platforms

Lunchbox container outerJ

9,11,1216

Ceiling lights

Golf balls

Graters

RL

LEDlight bulbs and

11,12

11,12

Laptop computers

Leather products

10 - 12

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LANcables

5,11,12I
Ink cartridges

Key points of disposal methods

OG
SM
PL
CB

10

Indicates electric appliances.
Items 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm or smallerare CB.
Anything else is OG*Thermos bottles (iron insulating containers)are SM

CB

Item

13,14

13,14

Hole punchers

5
11,12

Remove batteries before discarding.
Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

Helmets

10

H

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Health equipment(battery or electric-powered)

10
Leatherproducts or those that are heavily soiled orcannot be cleaned are BG

Key points of disposal methods

CB

10 - 12Glasses

Gloves (baseball, boxing,
etc.)

Item
Headphones

L

CB
MP

Collection at base (Some items c annotbe disc arded atsome c ollec tion sites. Please c hec kthe Rec yc lables Collec tion Map) P13, 14
Recyclable paper other than newspapers, cardboard, and cartons

NG
RL
RE

Ite ms that c anno t be ac c ep ted by the c ity

P07, 08, 13, 14

10Those with aluminum foil on the inside (alcoholic
beverage cartons) go in BG

10

7,8,
13,14

Re c yc ling is mandate d by law P15, 16
There are vo luntary c o lle c tio n ro ute s by re tailers, etc .

*Oversized garbage items cannotbe crushed or disassembled for disposal as burnable garbage. We askfor yourunderstanding andcooperation for the smoothcollectionanddisposal of garbage.
*Use CB (free) for smallappliances of 30 cm 40 cm 40 cmor smaller.

30

Item

Pencil cases
Pencil sharpeners (electric)

Metal ones 30 cm orless are SM. Plastic ones
less than 50 cm are PL; all others are BG

CB

Ifbattery powered, remove batteries

CERE

PET bottles
PET bottle caps, labels

5,9,1013,14Remove caps and labels

3

PL

Pet toilet sheets

BG

PetroleumNG

Phonebooks

MP

PianosNG

10
Ask the retailer. Mobile collection services are also
possible (gasoline up to four liters, anything else up
to 20 liters)

14,25
7,8,13,14

Ask the retaileror vendor.

25

OG

Picture frames

OG
BG

Pictures

BG

Pillows

BG
OG

Pipe beds

OG

11,12

Pipe hangers

OG

11,12

Pipes

OG

11,12

PL
BG
OG

11,12
If itis light enough to holdin one hand, and thegarbage bag canbe closed, it is BG.

10 - 12

If it is light enough to holdin one hand, and thegarbage bag can be closed, it is BG. Anythingelse is OG

Items light enough to hold in one hand, and thegarbage bag canbe closed: Plastic ones are PL; allbag: OG5,
10 - 12

Plastic bags

PL

5

Plastic containers

OG

11,12

Items light enough to holdin one hand, andthe
garbage bag can be closed: Plastic ones are PL;

5,
10 - 12

garbage bag: OG

PL

5

Plastic model kits

PL

5

Plastic packaging
Film

PL

Cleandirt. Those that cannot be cleanedare BG

5

Plastic sheets,blue tarpaulin

PL
BG
OG

Items withtheirlongest portionless than50 cm
are PL; foranything larger, up to two bags perone
collectioncan be BG(if garbage bag is light enoughto
hold in one hand, andcan be closed). Anything else isOG

5,
10 - 12PliersSM
MP
OG

Portable gas stoves
Cassette heating stoves

SM
CB
OG

Portable LCDTVs,
radiosPortable players (MD, CD,etc.)
Portable toilets

9NG

Ask the retailerormanufacturer. Referto "Cassettefuel canisters" forCassette gas canisters

Printers

CB
OG

With ink cartridges removed, items up to 30 cm
40 cm 40cm are CB; anything largeris OG

9,11,1225

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Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14

ScissorsCB

Wrap inthick paper, etc., so they are notdangerous and take them in.
*CBother than at Counters forEcological
Activities (if placing in BG, wrap inthick paper,
etc., and place in centerof bag)

13,14

ScrewsBG

Wrap inthick paper, etc., and place in centerof
bag so they are not dangerous.

10

Scrubbing brush

BG

Sewing machines

CB
OG

Motorizedones up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are
CB; anything largeris OG

11 - 14

Sharp objects(Scissors, kitchen knives,
etc.)

CB

Wrap inthick paper, etc., so they are notdangerous and take them in.
*CBother than at Counters forEcological
Activities (if placing in BG, wrap inthick paper,
etc., and place in centerof bag)

13,14

Motorized ones up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are
CB; anything largeris OG

11 - 14

11 - 14

R
Upto two perone collection can be BG(ifgarbage bag
is lightenoughto holdinone hand, andcanbe closed).
Anything else is OG

Key points of disposal methods

CB
OG

Item
Scanners

Rackets(tennis, badminton, etc.)

BG
OG

Racks

OG

Radios, cassette players

CB
OG

Rags

BG

10

Raincoats

BG

10

Shaved ice
machines

CB
OG

Randsels

BG

10

Sheds

OG

10 - 1211,12Remove batteries before discarding.
Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14

RazorsCB

Wrap in thick paper, etc., sotheyare notdangerous and takethem in.
*CBotherthan atCounters forEcologicalActivities (if placing
in BG, wrapin thick paper, etc., and place in centerof bag)For electric razors, remove batteries and thento CB

Rechargeable batteries

CB
RE

Small rechargeable batteries (nickel- cadmium
batteries, nickel-hydrogen batteries, lithium ion
batteries) can also be CB. Insulate the electrodes
anddispose of them

Records

PL

Jacket portion is MP

5

PL
BG

Rinse them out, and plastic ones are PL; allothers are BG

5,10

13,14

SheetsCB

Shelves (book shelves,

OG

13,14

10

11,12
Those that are heavily soiled are BG. (Up to twobags percollection if they are light enoughto holdin one hand andcan be closed). Anything else is
OG

BG
OG

Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage
bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe
closed). Anything else isOG

Shogi boards

OG

If it is light enough to hold in one hand, foldable, andthe
garbage bag can be closed, itis BG

ShreddersCB
OG

Motorized items 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm orsmaller are CB. If largerthan that, they are OG.
Manual items are BG. Ensure that the blade
portion will not be exposed and dispose of.

Shoes, boots

Metal ones 30cmorless are SM. Plastic ones less than
50cm are PL; all others are BG.

5,9,10Straw mats

OG

StrawsPL

Paper, etc., items not made of plastic are BG

5String(packing string)PL
BG

Plastic materials less than 50 cm are PL; allothers are BG.

5,10Strollers,
high chairs,
baby baths,
baby beds

OG

11,12

11,12
Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage
bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe
closed). Anything else isOG

10 - 12OG

Empty before discarding

11,12

Swim rings

PL
BG

Those 50 cm andlargerare BG

Swings (home use)

OG

Tablets

RL
CB

See P16 forones with the PC mark. Anything elseis CB, please erase your data before discarding.

13,14,
16

PL
SM
CB
BG

Plastics are PL, metals are SM
Ceramic ones are CB (mobile collectionservices
only). Anything else is BG

5,9,10,13,14

Stuffed toys

BG
OG

StyrofoamPL

Suitcases

5

Rice paddle

Metals are SMPlastics are PL
Anything else is BG

5,9,10Ski equipment

OG

11,12

CB
OG

Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14

Slippers

BG

10

Tableware

Ceramic ones are CB(mobile collection services
only). Plastic ones are PL; all others are BG

5,10,
13,14

Tape measures

BG

Please erase your databefore discarding.

13,14

Tape recorders

CB

Remove batteries before discarding.

13,14

Teapots

CB
BG

Ceramic ones are CB(mobile collection services
only). All others are BG

10,13,14

13,14

Telephones(includes faxes)

CB
OG

Remove batteries before discarding.
Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14

11,12

Telescopes

OG

25

Televisions

RL

15

Tempura oil

CB

13,14

Tents

OG

11,12

Textbooks

MP

7,8,
13,14

Thermal gel packs

BG

Thermal paper(receipts, etc.)

BG

It cannot be recycled, so BG

10Thermometers

CB

Digital, Those using mercury

13,14

Thermos bottle

SM
OG

Indicates iron insulating containers that are notelectric.
Up to 30 cm is SM. Anything else is OG

9,11,12

ThinnersNG

Ask the retailer. Mobile collection services are also
possible

14,25

Tires (for automobiles,
motorcycles)NG

Ask the retailer.

Toasterovens

CB
OG

Itemsupto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cmare CB; anythinglargeris OG

11 - 14

Toasters

CB
OG

Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14

Toner cartridges

BGRE

Ask the retaileror manufacturer, or BG

10

Rice-cake maker(home use)

10

Robot vacuums(home use)

OG

Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11,12

Small bowls

Roller skates,
roller bladesOG

If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and thegarbage bag can be closed, it is BG.

CB
PL
BG

11,12

Smartphones

CB

Roof tiles

OG

11,12

Sneakers

BG

10

Ropes

BG

10

Snowboards

OG

11,12
Those that are heavily soiled or cannot be cleaned
are BGCB

Remove batteries before discarding

13,14

RulersSpades, shovels

Items light enough to holdin one hand, and thegarbage bag can be closed: Plastic ones are PL;
metal ones 30 cm and underare SM; all others

CB

Remove batteries before discarding

13,14

Burnable g arbage co llec tio n
Se parate d c o lle c tio n o f c ans , glassbo ttle s, and PET b o ttles
PL Separate d co llec tio n o f p lastic s
SM Separated co llec tio n of small metal items
OG Ove rs ize d garbage*

SM
PL
BG

11,12
Bamboo, plastic, and metal ones all go inBG. Wrapinthick paper, etc., and place in center of bag sothey are not dangerous.

PL
SM
BG
OG

5,9,10

Socks

S

OG

Depending on weight, ask the retailer, etc. Empty
and unlockbefore discarding.
*Incineration Plants cannot accept them. Apply to
the Oversized Garbage Receiving Center

11

Sand

BG
OG

Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage
bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe
closed). Anything else isOG

10 - 12

Sandals

BG

10Sanitary goods

BG

10

Satchels

BG
OG

If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and thegarbage bag can be closed, it is BG. Anything else isOG

CB

Wrap in thickpaper, etc., so they are notdangerous and take them in. Motorized saws are
OG*CBotherthan at Counters for Ecological
Activities (if placing in BG, wrap in thickpaper,
etc., and place in center of bag)

Safes

7,8,13,14

5,
10 - 12Strainers

BG

Metal ones 30 cm and underare SM; plastic ones
are PL; all others are BG

PL
BG
OG

5,9,10

OG

SM
PL
BG

Potties

Plastic ones are PL; metal ones 30 cm and underare SM; all others are BG

Skewers

Ask the retailer.

Items light enough to hold inone hand, and the garbage
bag canbe closed: Plastic ones are PL; if stains cannot
be removed, theyare BG

PL
SM
BG

SkateboardsNG

10 - 14

Strainer racks

11 - 14OGonly). Forall others, up to two bags perone collection
can be BG(if garbage bag is light enoughto hold in
one hand, andcanbe closed). Anything else is OG

11,12

Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

Solar panels

CB
BG
OG

Take out dry-cell batteries, remove kerosene, etc.,
and dispose of. Refer to "Portable gas stoves" and"Cassette fuel canisters" for Cassette fuel canister
items

CB
OG

Sofas

Pottery

OG

SM
PL
BG

11,12

9,11,12Stove(gas, kerosene)

Rice cookers

Electric carpets are also OG

7,8,13,14

11 - 14

11,12

11,12

OG

Metal ones 30 cm orless are SM. Anything else isOG

Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

OG

Rugs

SM
OG

CB
OG

Side boards

9,11 - 14

MP

5,10

Stove
(electric)

11,12

13,14

Metal ones 30 cm orless are SM; battery-powered
ones no larger than30 cm 40cm 40 cm are CB(remove batteries before disposal); anything bigger
is OG

Pots

Items not made of plastic are BG

Remove batteries before discarding.

10

are BG

PL
BG

CB

10

11,12

Storage containers

10 - 12

11 - 14

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Remote controllers

15

BG

Items that have undergone special machining,

Key points of disposal methods

OG

RL

BG

OG

Item
Stepladders

Refrigerators and freezers

Rubber products (rubber
gloves, rubberboots, etc.)

7,8,13,14

13,14
11,12

Rubber bands

Remove parts not made of paper

Posters

BG
CE

Pressurized canisters

Pressure cookers

Related
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11,12

MP

Postcards

Up to 30 cm including the handle(s) is SM.
Anything else is OG

10 - 12Planters

Pools (home use)

Key points of disposal methods

SM
OG

10

PL
BG
OG

Pocket notebooks

Item

5

Pickling pots

Plant pots

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Key points of disposal methods

SM
PL
BG

Saw

SpatulasSpeakers

CB
MP

Collection at base (Some items c annotbe disc arded atsome c ollec tion sites. Please c hec kthe Rec yc lables Collec tion Map) P13, 14
Recyclable paper other than newspapers, cardboard, and cartons

NG
RL
RE

Ite ms that c anno t be ac c ep ted by the c ity

SM
PL
BG
CB
OG

5,
9 - 12(two-handed type): OG
Metal ones are SM. Plastic ones are PL; all others
are BG
Remove batteries before discarding.
Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; if awooden itemis light enough to holdin one hand,

5,9,10

11 - 14is BG; anything else is OGas it may interfere withrecycling.

SpongesPL

Those that are heavily soiled and cannot be cleaned
are BG

Spoon

SM
PL
BG

Metals are SM; plastic ones are PL; all others are
BG

5,9,10Spray cansSM

Use up the contents and do not openany smallholes.
Plastic caps, etc., are PL. Ask manufacturers about items
thatcannotbeemptied

9

Staples

BG

Main body and needles go in BG

10

10 - 12

13,14

CB

5

5,10
11,12

T

10

11,12

10

25

P07, 08, 13, 14

Re c yc ling is mandate d by law P15, 16
There are vo luntary c o lle c tio n ro ute s by re tailers, etc .

*Oversized garbage items cannotbe crushed or disassembled for disposal as burnable garbage. We askfor yourunderstanding andcooperation for the smoothcollectionanddisposal of garbage.
*Use CB (free) for smallappliances of 30 cm 40 cm 40 cmor smaller.

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Key points of disposal methods

Tools

CB
SM
BG

Sharp objects suchas drills and saws:Wrap inthick paper,
etc., so they are notdangerous and take themin. *CBotherthanatCounters for EcologicalActivities
Dull objects suchas pliers and wrenches: SM Objects withpointed tips suchas screwdrivers: BG

Toothbrushes(other than electric)

9,10,
13,14

PL

Electric toothbrushes (main body) are CB

Towel blankets(those without cotton)

CB

Those that are heavily soiled or cannot be cleaned
are BG

13,14

TowelsCB

Those that are heavily soiled or cannot be cleaned
are BG

13,14

Toys(battery or electric-powered)

CB
OG

Remove batteries before discarding.
Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14Toys(otherthan battery orelectric-powered)

PL
BG
OG

Items light enoughto holdinone hand, and the garbage
bag canbe closed: If it is made of plastic, it is PL. Ifitis notmade ofplastic, itis BG.

Trays (food use)

RE
PL

Tree branches

CB
OG
BG

5

Water bottles
Water dispenser
bottles (attachable bottles)

Watering cans

5,
10 - 12

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Metal ones 30 cm orless are SM. Plastic ones are
PL; all others are BG

5,9,10CE
PL
BG

Those with a PET bottle identifying mark go in CE;
anything else is PL

3,5

If moisture remains, drainbefore discarding

10

BG

Items directly connected to faucets

10

PL
SM
BG
OG

Itemslight enoughto holdin one hand, andthe garbage
bag canbe closed: Plastic ones are PL; metal ones 30
cm andunderare SM; all others are BGNG

Ask the retailer. Mobile collection services are also
possible

SM
PL
BG

Wheelbarrows

OG

WheelsNG

Whetstones

BG

10 - 14

Whisks

PL
SM
CB
RL

5
No more than 50 cm long and no thicker than
10 cm each. Tie them with string or put them ina bag that makes the content visible. Up to twobundles (bags) are CB (mobile collection services
only). Anything else is OG. If they are few innumber, fallen leaves are BG

Key points of disposal methods

Item

5,
9 - 12

14,25
11,12

Ask the retailer.

25
10

Plastic items are PL, those withmetal parts are SM,
andelectric-powered ones no larger than 30cm
40 cm 40cm are CB.

5,9,
13,14

11 - 14Tricycles

OG

11,12

Wine coolers(wine cellars)

Trouserpressers

OG

11,12

Wireless devices

Trumpets

OG

CB
OG

Remove batteries before discarding.
Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

Trunks

OG

Wires

BG

Wrap in thickpaper, etc., and place in centerof
bag so they are not dangerous.

10

Wood

BG
OG

Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage
bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe
closed). Anything else isOG

10 - 12Wood panels

OG

Wood products

BG
OG

Ifgarbage bag is light enoughto hold inone hand, andcanbe closed, BG(up to two bags perone collection).
Anything else isOG

10 - 12Wooden swords

OG

11,12

Wrapping paperMP

7,8,13,14

WristwatchesCB

Writing brushes

BG

11,12
11,12
U

Umbrella stands

SM
OG

Metal ones 30 cm orless are SM; anything bigger
is OG

9,11,12

Umbrellas

BG
OG

Up to two in one bag are BG. Anything else is OG (upto 20 per disposal)

10 - 12

Underwear

CB
BG

Those that are heavily soiled or cannot becleaned are BG

10,13,
14

Unicycles

OG

11,12

USBthumb drives

CB

13,14

Used tea leaves(includes teabags)

BG

10

Used tempura oil

CB

Plant-based oils only. Animal-based solid oils suchas lard are BG

Usu mortars

OG

Millstones are not accepted. Askthe retailer, etc.

Vacuum cleaners

CB
OG

Regardless of size, OG including the nozzle andhose. Main bodies that are 30 cm 40 cm 40
cm or smaller with the hose andnozzle removed
are also acceptable for CB. Remove the internal
garbage and the batteries before discarding.

Vacuum nozzles- HosesPL
BG

Nozzles andhoses that are plastics and up to 50
cm are PL; all others are BG; orOG if they are withthe main body.

5,10

Vanities tables and dressers

OG

Vanity chairs are charged separately

11,12

VCRs

CB
OG

Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14

Ventilation fans

CB
OG

Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;anything largeris OG

11 - 14

Video cameras

CB

Remove batteries before discarding

13,14

Video tapes

PL
CB

If the tape portion is cut to 50 cm or less, PL;anything else is CB

5,13,14

Wagons (kitchen use)

OG

13,14
11,12

15

11,12

Remove batteries if possible

13,14
10

Y
Yoga mats

BG

10
Z

V
Zabuton (Japanese cushions)
11 - 14

BG
OG

Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage
bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe
closed). Anything else is OG

10 - 12W

BG
OG

Wallpaper
Washing machines

RL

Waste oil (machine oil)

NG

11,12
Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage
bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe
closed). Anything else isOG

10 - 12Askthe retailer. Mobile collection services are also
possible (up to 20 liters acceptable)

14,25

15

Burnable g arbage co llec tio n
Se parate d c o lle c tio n o f c ans , glassbo ttle s, and PET b o ttles
PL Separate d co llec tio n o f p lastic s
SM Separated co llec tio n of small metal items
OG Ove rs ize d garbage*
BG
CE

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CB
MP

Collection at base (Some items c annotbe disc arded atsome c ollec tion sites. Please c hec kthe Rec yc lables Collec tion Map) P13, 14
Recyclable paper other than newspapers, cardboard, and cartons

NG
RL
RE

Ite ms that c anno t be ac c ep ted by the c ity

P07, 08, 13, 14

Re c yc ling is mandate d by law P15, 16
There are vo luntary c o lle c tio n ro ute s by re tailers, etc .

*Oversized garbage items cannotbe crushed or disassembled for disposal as burnable garbage. We askfor yourunderstanding andcooperation for the smoothcollectionanddisposal of garbage.
*Use CB (free) for smallappliances of 30 cm 40 cm 40 cmor smaller.

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Contact Information:
Kita Counter for Ecological Activities(In charge of Kita Ward, Kamigyo Ward and Sakyo Ward)34-3 Takanonishibirakicho, Sakyo-ku TEL075-722-4345

TEL 075-366-0155

Kamigyo Counter for Ecological Activities Sakyo Counter for Ecological Activities
TEL075-366-0776

TEL075-366-0821(In charge of Nakagyo Ward and Ukyo Ward)
57-1Saiinnishikaigawacho, Ukyo Ward TEL075-882-5787

Center for CleanLife Environment
62-1 Nishikujo Morimotocho, Minami-ku- Oversize garbage, bodies of dead cats and dogs, etc.
TEL075-691-9376- Removal of human waste(Registration, etc.) TEL 075-691-4437(Collection work) TEL075-681-5361

Nakagyo Counter for Ecological Activities
Ukyo Ward

TEL 075-366-0180

Ukyo Counter for Ecological Activities
TEL 075-366-0190

Northeast
Incineration Plant(In charge of Nishikyo Ward)

KamigyoWard

37 Katagiharahakaridanicho, Nishikyo Ward TEL 075-391-5983

Nishikyo Counter for Ecological Activities
TEL 075-366-0192

Nishikyo
Ward

Rakusai Counter for Ecological Activities
TEL 075-366-0194(In charge of Yamashina Ward, FushimiWardandDaigo Area)
3Onoyumidencho, Yamashina-ku TEL075-573-2457

NakagyoWard Higashiyama
Ward
ShimogyoYamashina
Ward
Ward
Minami Ward

(In charge of Higashiyama Ward, Shimogyo Ward and Minami Ward)
50 Nishikujo Morimotocho,Minami-kuTEL075-681-0456

Minami Counter for Ecological Activities

TEL 075-366-0186

TEL 075-366-0188

0120-100-530

Applications by mobile phone Call charges apply
TEL 075-330-6100
TEL 0570-000-247

Anything else

Daigo Counter for Ecological Activities
TEL 075-366-0311(In charge of Fushimi Ward) *Excluding Daigo Area

447 Yokooji Senryoumatsucho, Fushimi-ku TEL 075-601-7161

TEL 075-366-0196

TEL 075-366-0198

0120-100-921

Applications by mobile phone Call charges apply

0120-100-959

Reservations by landline (tollfree)Reservations by mobile phone Call charges apply
TEL 075-330-6081
TEL 0570-000-604

Anything else

SotokanjouLine

Ichihara

Yokooji

Kyoto Seika
University

Shikuro Bridge

YokoojiSports ParkTEL 075-330-6850

Anything else

TEL 0570-000-614

Center for Clean Life Environment

TEL 075-691-9376

Environment Policy Bureau Related Departments
Resource Circulation Promotion Section TEL 075-222-3946
TEL 075-222-3952

Facility Management Section

Ootesujidoori

Chuushojima

Applications by landline (tollfree)Inquiries concerning carry-in garbage

Northeast
Incineration Plant

Center for Clean Life Environment TEL 075-691-9376
Inquiries concerning bodies of dead cats and dogs, etc. (including wildanimals)

Fushimi Counter for Ecological Activities
Fukakusa Counter for Ecological Activities

Inquiries concerning oversized garbage(tollfree)

TEL 075-366-

0184

South Incineration Plant

Shimogyo Counter for Ecological Activities

Applications by landline

Yamashina Counter for Ecological Activities

Fushimi Ward

Higashiyama Counter for Ecological Activities
TEL 075-366-0182

Sakyo Ward

Kita Ward

Kyoto Racecourse

Northeast Incineration Plant
Address:1339 Shizuichiichiharacho, Sakyo-ku
TEL075-741-1003

South
Incineration
Plant

South Incineration Plant
Address: 29 Yokoojihattanda , Fushimi-ku
TEL075-611-5362

Carry-in hours

Monday through Friday, 2nd and 4th Saturdays
9:00 a.m. - noon, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
*Accepts even when the above days fall on a holiday

Closed days

Sundays, 1st, 3rd, 5th Saturdays

TEL 075-222-3964

Kyoto City Garbage Reduc tion / Separating and Recycling Comprehensive Information Site

Kyoto Garbage Collection Net (Kyoto Kogomi Net)The garbage separation guide app

https://kyoto-kogomi.net Garbage collection nets (Kyoto Kogomi Net) Search"threeR"

The contact information listed is current as of October 2023 and may change.
If you are not able to reach us by phone, please contact "Kyoto Itsudemo Call."Kyoto Itsudemo Call TEL075-661-3755 FAX 075-661-5855 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (year round)*Make sure you dial the right number.
April 2024, Published by Kyoto City Environment Policy Bureau Resource CirculationPromotionSection, Kyoto City PrintoutNo. 063019

The project utilizes
revenues fromthe
fee-based designatedbags for residential
garbage