How to Put Out Trash -Basic RulesTokai Village aims to support an eco-conscious society.
Optimal waste disposal requires
・Clean, correctly separated recyclables
・Reduction of waste
・Utilization of resources
We ask your cooperation in separating trash for collection, to make the most of limited
resources.

《Waste disposal locations》【Trash collection sites】
Trash collection sites are maintained by each local neighborhood
When you don’t know how to put out trash, please ask your neighbors.
Please put out trash at your designated site.
(Trash and recyclables are collected in separate locations. Do not put recyclables out
with the trash.)【Recyclables collection sites】
Recyclables collection sites are set up only for recyclables and managed by eachresidents’association.
(The collection frequency is different in each residents' association.)《Trash collection days》
Please consult the“Recyclables/Trash Collection Schedule.”
If you don’t have a schedule list, you can get one from the Clean Center, Village Office
General Information Desk, Environmental Policy Section, or any community center.

《Trash collection times》
Please put out trash by 8:30 a.m. on the scheduled day.
(Recyclables are collected from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. atdesignated recyclable collection sites.)《Maximum quantity》
The maximum limit is 50kg per household per collection day.
Heavy waste that exceeds 50kg should be brought in directly to either Tokai Village
Clean Center or Hitachinaka/Tokai Clean Center (see page 11)(For more information please contact the Clean Center.)1

Non-PET Plastics (Recyclables)

Place intransparent ortranslucent bags

※Products with multiple plastic types
will have disposal instructions on the label.

This symbol

Non-PET plastics (Recyclables)
わさび

Tube-stylecontainers

Plastic bottle
caps

Bottles(non-PET)

Molded plastics

Pouches/
packets

Wrappers

Styrofoam

Shopping bags

Plastic wrap,
ﬁlm, labels

Egg cartons

Food trays

Tofu trays★ Note ★
◦ Plastic items without the プラ mark should be put into burnable trash(In case you cannot put it in the designated bag, please put out as bulky trash.)◦ Clean and dry thoroughly.
◦ If the material is oily, too dirty or difficult to wash, add it to your burnable trash.

Steps

2 Rinse well with water

conﬁrm whether
1 Pleasethe プラ mark is on it

3

2

Once dry, put it
out in atransparent ortranslucent bag.

Other plastics (non-PET, non-プラ) (not recyclables)
All or part

Polyester buckets, polyethylene tanks, CD cases, ﬂowerpots, PVC pipes,
rain gutters, plastic toys, pencil cases, glasses case, etc.

Service-industry bags
or paperMiscellaneous

Dry cleaning bags, containers and bags
used for delivery, wrapping paper

Plastic-coated envelopes,
plastic food tubs

Things that are notfully wrapped

Food dividers

Fresh vegetable

Produce tape

Plastic grass for bento/nigiri-zushi
3Plastic Bottles (Recyclables)

Place in net
containers

With PET symbol
Classiﬁed as plastic bottles (recyclables)
Non-alcoholic beverages(including coﬀee drinks, tea drinks, etc),
Juice, milk beverage, drink-type fermented milk, lactic acid beverage, etc.
Cooking/seasoning liquid Soy sauce, soy sauce artefact (noodle soup, etc.), sweet sake ﬂavor
seasoning, vinegar seasoning, dressing type seasoning (non-oil), etc.
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages (shochu, sweet sake, liquor, sake, etc.)well with water,
Remove caps and labels
2 RinseOthers1
dry completely(put them out separately)

Place in green
net containers

Steps

Non-PET bottles such as trays, etc., plastic container for detergent, etc.

Refer to plastic
packing materials(recyclables)
Classiﬁed
as containers
plastic orbottles(recyclables)

Non-alcoholic beverages(including coﬀee drinks, tea drinks, etc),
Juice, milk beverage, drink-type fermented milk, lactic acid beverage, etc.
Cooking/seasoning liquid Soy sauce, soy sauce artefact (noodle soup, etc.), sweet sake ﬂavor
seasoning, vinegar seasoning, dressing type seasoning Only
(non-oil),for PETetc.
bottles
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages (shochu, sweet sake, liquor, sake, etc.)

Others
Non-PET bottles such as trays, etc., plastic container for detergent, etc.

Refer to plastic containers or packing materials (recyclables)

Dry-cell batteries, Fluorescent lamps, Light bulbs,
Mercury thermometers (Recyclables)

Place incontainers●Fluorescent lamps, light bulbs ●Mercury thermometers ●Dry-cell batteries,(You can also put out ﬂuorescent lamp-stylelight bulbs, incandescent lamps, LED light bulbs)
Put in the original packages and secure

Put in a clear bag with thermometer
indicated●Place incontainers

Nickel-Cadmium batteries and lithium
batteries should be transferred toa recycling cooperative store or theoutlet where purchased.

●Place inlight blue
containers

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Bottles, Cans (Recyclables)

Place in net
containers/
containers

Put them out at your Recyclable Trash Collection Site from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on
the scheduled days.

Empty cans, spray cansRemove the caps, etc.

1 Rinse with water 2 of spray cans.

Steps(Separate the caps anddispose of properly.)

Place in blue net
containers

Glass bottles※Beverage bottles only

Brown

Colorless, clear

Beer,
supplement drink

Notcollected

Oil

Other colors(Other than colorless/clear, brown)

Sake, non-alcoholic
beverages

Wine, whisky※If beer bottles and 1.8ℓ bottles
Eating Chemical/
Cosmetics utensils Agrichemicals Paints/
are in a case,
Perfumes (returnable)
leave them in a case for disposal.

Put out uncollected bottles as unburnable trash

Remove the caps, etc.

1 (Separate the caps

Steps

Carefully puncture spraycans and release the air.

and dispose of properly.)

2 Rinsewith water

5※Non-oil dressing is recyclable.

3 Color-coding
Light blue containers
Colorless/clear only

Collection incontainers

Yellow containers
Brown onlyBlue containers
All othersPapers and clothes(Recyclables)

Newspapers, ﬂyers

This symbol

Transparent, translucent bags

・Even if they are in a bag, tie themup crisscross.
・Pamphlets, catalogues should be
put out as magazines, books

Magazines,
books,

This symbol

Tie up crisscross in a bundle

・Bundle together and tie crisscross

Wrapping paper, paper bags, boxes of sweets, etc.

Cardboard
・Please don t mix with othermaterials besides cardboard.
・Unfold and ﬂatten, and tie up
crisscross in a bundle

Cartons (milk carton, etc.)

This symbol

・Wash, dry and cut open.
・Cartons colored silver inside canbe put out as burnable trash.

Bundling cartons

1ℓ cartons in a bundle of up to 30.
0.5ℓ cartons in a bundle of up to 45.
※Any carton under 30 or 45 is also acceptable.

Clothes★Clothes that cannot be
put out as recyclables

・Pack them in a transparent ortranslucent bag, and put them out.

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Burnable trash

Bulky trash・Toilet covers
・Stuﬀed toys
・Floor cloth (used)
・Cloth used for pet
・Cloth with mud, oil or paint・Scraps (trimmed waste)・Plastic raincoats
・Pillow・Wadded clothes,leather products, etc.

・Carpets
・Mattresses
for Kotatsu
・Futon for coveringor bedsheet
・Cushions・Electric blankets
・Pet mats, etc.

Designated bags
Yellow

Burnable Trash［45ℓ，30ℓ，20ℓ］

Put them out to trash collection sites by 8:30 a.m. on the scheduled days

Collectable burnable trash
Kerosenecontainer

Kitchen garbage(including shells)(with all contents
removed)

Disposable
diapers

Twigs

Buckets

Plastic toys

Waste paper

Video tapes,
CDs, MDs,
DVDs,
ﬂoppy disks(cotton inside)

Stuﬀed toys

★ Note ★
◦ Kitchen waste should be drained well.
◦ Used oil should be absorbed in a paper, or coagulated and then put out.
◦ Disposable diapers should be disposed with no excretion showing.
◦ Plastic items with プラ are plastic containers and packing materials (Recyclables)◦ Confectionary paper boxes are Recyclables.
◦ Twigs should be limited to 50kg and cut to 50 cm or less and bundled with a Trash
Disposal Coupon on.
◦ Branches can be packed in durable bags. In that case the Trash Disposal Coupon
should be attached specifying“Branches”.
※ Bags which have other items mingled with cannot be accepted.

●Designated bag
for burnable
trashsSteps(45ℓ、30ℓ、20ℓ)（Sample）

7(Bundled twigs, etc)
※Bulky trash (those that
can t be put in designatedbags)

Unburnable trash

Designated bags
Blue
［45ℓ，30ℓ，20ℓ］

Put them out to trash collection sites by 8:30 a.m. on the scheduled days

Collectable unburnable trash
Small-sized
electrical appliances

Broken piecesof glass(those that can be
put in bags)(wrapped with papers
and speciﬁed glass )Crockery

Kitchen knives

Disposable
lighters

Meal containers(buckets)(wrapped with paperand speciﬁed knives )(take out the gas ﬂuid)

ClocksCooking pans,
frying pans

Umbrellas,wires★ Note ★
◦ Hazardous items such as razors, wires, glasses should be wrapped with paper
then put out.
◦ Take out batteries.
◦ When items can’t be put in designated bags, they are treated as bulky trash and put
out with Trash Disposal Coupon seal.

●Designated bags

Steps

(45ℓ、30ℓ、20ℓ)

Put out with designated bags.
（Sample）

8Bulky trash

Items that can be put in a designated largest size bag.

Put them out to trash collection sites by 8:30 a.m. on the scheduled days

Collectable bulky trash
Microwave
ovens

Bedding

Stereos

ClothescasesElectric
carpets

BicyclesCleaners

Heaters

Furniture, door ﬁttings (paper doors, screens)（Cut to half or a third of original size if large.）

Trash that can t be put out as bulky trash●Refrigerators●Freezers●Washing machines●Dryers●PCs●TVs●Air conditioners●Agricultural machines●Motorbikes★ Note ★
◦ Trash whose total cumulative measurements:
length, width and height is within 3m and weight
within 50kg can be put out as bulky trash.
◦ Empty all kerosene in heaters.
◦ Attach Trash disposal coupons.

Trash disposal coupon(Sample)(Previous coupons can also be used)9

Trash that cannot be handled at the Village Office
Four Home Electrical Appliances (Items covered by Home Appliances Recycling Law)
…See p.14 and p.15

TVs

Air
conditioners(CRT, LCD,
Plasma)Washing
machines,
dryersRefrigerators(freezers)●For disposal, recycling fees and collection/transfer fees are charged.

Personal Computers…See p.16 and p.17●

If your PC doesn t have a PC mark, you ll have to pay therecycling charge.
●Contact the manufacturer of your unnecessary computer forcollection.
●Word processors can be put out at bulky trash collection sites

Uncollectable items・hazardous objects
Batteries, tires, ashes,
Motorbikes, agricultural machine,
gas cylinders,
Containers of agrichemicals,
powerful drugs, or those that once
contained such chemicals,
Agricultural vinyl for disposal,
Boats

Make inquiries
at a retail shop

※For disposal of ﬁre extinguishers, make inquiries to Hitachinaka・Tokai Koiki
Jimu Kumiai Head Firestation Tokai Firestation ; tel. 029-282-2038

Timber waste, concrete blocks,
Roof tiles, bricks, earth and sand, blocks
Industrial waste
10

Contact a
specialized
disposalcontractor

Home Appliances Recycling Act¦¤º¤­ª¯¨aµ¦®´a°·¦³¦¥a£ºaaaaaa◆The appliances that correspond to this law will berecycled by manufacturers after user pays the required
charge and hands over the products to them.
◆Home electronics products are collected and recycled,
based on the Home Appliances Recycling Law.

Items Covered by Home Appliances Recycling Law
The appliances that correspond to this law cannot be put out to a general trash collection site.

They will not be collected.

Individual
delivery

PlasmaLCD

CRT

You can also takethe product directly
to the recycle group.

These products include air conditioners, refrigerators, TVs(CRT, LCD, Plasma), freezers, washing machines anddryers. These products will be recycled according to the law.

Post Oﬃce

Electric appliance manufacturer
New product

LCD
PlasmaDuty to accept appliances from retailer
Duty to practice recycling

Manufacturers recycle old products to produce materials, partsfor new products and fuel.
※Manufacturers are also obliged to collect, dispose of and reuse
ﬂuorocarbon used in refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners.

Take tothen 300m on the left●
YAMAGATA
LTD.
GS●

Sawa Shimojuku

Inada Junction

To Mito141608-20 Takaba
Hitachinaka City
TEL. 029-285-3140
Reception
Monday to Saturday(closed on Sundays andholidays)
9:00〜12:00/
13:00〜16:30

To Tokai

Convenience
store
●

6
To MitoShimizu Warehouse

Warehouse of
Hitachi Transport ●YamatoTransport●●
Takarajima●

6 ◆Turn right at Tokai,

Shimizu
Warehouse

Saito Car Dealer●

Magome Junction

Sawa High School●

1395-2 Sawa
Hitachinaka City
TEL. 029-285-5926
Reception
Monday to Saturday(closed on Sundays and holidays)
8:30〜11:50/13:00〜16:20

To Tokai

Joban LineYAMAGATA LTD.

Marathon Rd.

Recycle Groups
Convenience
store●

Self-Defence Force
Higashiishikawa Ground◆Toyooka-Sawa Station St.
Turn Left at Tokai,
Then 200m on the left

aaaaaaa°®¦a±±­ª¢¯¤¦´a¦¤º¤­ª¯¨a¢¸Consumer◆Conﬁrm the recycling fee, etc.
at a retailer.

If you want to dispose of an
appliance that comes under
this law:◆Delivery cost, etc. is indicatedat a retail shop.

Electric appliance retailer
Appropriate delivery
to retailer○○ElectricAppliance StoreAsk a retailer
to accept it.
Duty to accept
from consumer

Cost◆Cost for recycling
Buy a recycling coupon at a post oﬃce
and paste it on discarded electricalappliances.

1. Post oﬃce counter
2. Electrical Appliances Recycling
Coupon Center
0120-319640
URL. http://www.rkc.aeha.or.jp●You can take the product to theretail shop or ask the shop tocome to your home to pick it up.
Pay the fee at the retail shop or
buy a recycling coupon at a postoﬃce (ask the retail shop)◆Transfer fee

Duty to take torecycle groups

Transport

Kanto Seino
Transportation
Hitachi Oﬃce1371-1 Kugenuma-ato
Kanda-cho Hitachi City
TEL. 0294-54-0111
Reception
Monday to Saturday(closed on Sundays and holidays)
9:00〜12:00/13:00〜17:00

To Hitachi
Hitachi-minami
Ota IC

Kanto Seino
Transportation
Hitachi Oﬃce●
Convenience
Store●
DogiuchiP.O.●

Kanda-cho
Crossingng
ycli
Rec ponuoc

6Sakaki Bridge
To Mito15

Trash Classification Table
The table shows detailed classification of household trash.
If not in the chart, check similar product as a reference.

Name of product

Classification

How to dispose

IH cooking equipment

Unburnable

Bulky (when too large to put in bags)

Cooling packs

Burnable

Irons

Unburnable

Ironing boards

Bulky

Empty cans

Name of material

Aluminum, steel

Recyclables

Empty bottles (for beverage)

Recyclables

Empty bottles (others)

Unburnable

Accessories

MetalsUnburnable

Plastics

Burnable

Corrugated plate (for agricultural work)

Uncollectable

Cardboard

Recyclables

Pressure cookers

Unburnable

Cooking oil

Burnable

Soak with paper/cloth and jell.

BDF fuel

Put in a plastic container and take it to
a community centers or Recycle Plaza.

Uncollectable

Contact a dealer.

Waste oilEngine oil

Screen door

Bulky

Photo albums

Burnable

Aluminum sash

Bulky

Aluminum foil

Kitchen goods

Unburnable

Safety pins

Unburnable

Antennas

For TV

Bulky

Containers for hair-growth

Plastics, cans

Recyclables

Glass bottles

Unburnable

Stone

Uncollectable

Cases for clothing

Bulky

Boards

Metals are unburnable.

Unburnable

WhisksChairsContact a dealer.

Contact a specialized waste disposer.

Bulky
Wood

Bulky

Unicycle (for work)

Bulky

Unicycle (toy)Bulky

1.8 liter bottle

Recyclables

Dog houses

Bulky

Medical apparatus

Uncollectable

Clothing

Recyclables

False teeth

Unburnable

Ink cartridges

Unburnable

Ink ribbons

Burnable
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Within 50kg and 2m. Fold and bind.

Contact a specialized dealer. (Industrial trash)Name of productName of material

Whiskey bottles
Flowerpots

Classification

How to dispose

Burnable
Ceramics

Unburnable

Plastics

Burnable

Wet suits

Burnable

Containers for wet tissue

Plastics

Recyclables

Containers for washer fluid

Plastics

Recyclables

Inflatable rings

Burnable

Rice mortars

Uncollectable

Paper fans

Burnable

Wrist watches

Unburnable

Down futons

Bulky

Air guns

Unburnable

Air conditioners

Uncollectable

Exercise bikes

Bulky

LCD TVs

Uncollectable

Home Appliance Recycling (p14-15)

SD cards

Unburnable

Erase data.

Pruned branches of garden trees

Burnable

Limit 50kg, cut to 50cm or less and bundle

Tubes of paintAluminumContact a waste disposer.

Home Appliance Recycling (p14-15)

Unburnable

MO disks

Burnable

Only household use

MO drives

Unburnable

Only household use

Mini Discs

Body cases

BurnableElectronic organs

Bulky

Extension cords (for power source)

Unburnable

Pencils

Burnable

Pencil sharpening machines

Unburnable

Oil elements

Uncollectable

Oil heaters

Bulky

Motorcycles

Uncollectable

Toaster ovens

Unburnable

Ovens

Bulky

Tubs

Wood, plastics

Burnable

LadlesPlastics

Burnable

MetalsUnburnable

Fallen leaves
Trays

Wood, plastics

Motorcycle Recycling System (p.12)

Burnable
Burnable

Remove filthWood, plastics

Burnable

Bulky (when too large to put in bags)
Remove batteries.

MetalsUnburnable

Bulky (when too large to put in bags)
Remove batteries.

Folding umbrellas

Unburnable

OrgansBulky

Graters

Contact dealers.

Burnable

Diapers
Toys

Bring in to Clean Center.

Metals, ceramics

Unburnable

Plastics

Burnable

Thermometers

Unburnable

Gauze

Burnable

Black-out curtains

Burnable
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Bring in to Clean Center.

Name of productName of material

Classification

How to dispose

Cloth curtains

Recyclables

Curtain rails

Bulky

Car navigation systems

Burnable

Carpets

Bulky

Carbon papers

Burnable

Seashells

BurnableFlashlights

Unburnable

Remove batteries

Mirrors

Unburnable

Wrap broken glass in paper and label“Contents”.

Furniture

Bulky

Requirements - Total measurements of all
3: length, width, height are within 3m, andweight within 50kg. Others (to Clean Center)

Umbrellas

Unburnable

Bulky (when too large to put in bags)

Humidifiers

Unburnable

Boxes of sweets
Bags of snacks

Paper

Recyclables

Bind with string.

Metal (cans)

Recyclables

Put out with empty cans.

Plastics

Recyclables

CooktopBulky

Gas cylinders

Uncollectable

Portable stoves

Unburnable

Cassette tapes

BurnableGas canisters

Fold and bind with string.

Recyclables

Puncture and release the air.

Catalogues

Recyclables

Bind with string.

Used container of cup noodle

Recyclables

Bags

Burnable

Flower vases

For portable gas burners

Contact a dealer or a waste disposer.

Glasses, ceramics

Unburnable

Plastics

Burnable

Sickles

Unburnable

Wrap in paper and label“Contents”.

Disposable Razors

Unburnable

Wrap in paper and label“Contents”

Modeling Clay

Burnable

Paper cartons (milk carton)

Recyclables

1L cartons in a bundle of 30.
0.5L cartons in a bundle of 45.

Gum wrappers

Burnable

CamerasUnburnable

Book shelves

Bulky

Glasses

Unburnable

Wrap in paper and label“Contents”.

Calendars

Recyclables

Unburnable (Metals)

Tiles

Uncollectable

Contact a waste disposer.

Dryers (clothes)

Uncollectable

Home Appliance Recycling (p14-15)

Dryers (dishes)

Unburnable

Bulky (when too large to put in bags)

Dryers (futon)

Unburnable

Desiccants

Burnable

Cans

Recyclables

Dry-cell batteries

Recyclables

Thermal papers

Burnable

Keyboard (instruments)

Bulky

Keyboard (PCs)

Unburnable

Guitars

Bulky
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Remove batteries.

Rinse and dry.

Name of productName of material

Classification

Kimonos

Recyclables

Stepladders

Bulky

Caps（Lids）

How to dispose

Plastics

Recyclables

MetalsRecyclables

Put out with empty cans.

Cash cards

Burnable

Cut and put out.

Roller bags

Unburnable

Bulky (when too large to put in bags)

Carts

Unburnable

Teapots

Unburnable

Water heaters

Bulky

Oil pumps

Burnable

Unburnable (electrical pumps)

Unburnable

Bulky (when too large to put in bags)

Cooler boxes

Burnable

Bulky (when too large to put in bags)

Inflators

Unburnable

Air purifiers

Bulky

Nails

Unburnable

Wrap in paper and label“Contents”

Grass

Burnable

Brush away soil.

Packs of medicine

Recyclables

Goldfish bowls (tanks)Glasses

Plastics

Recyclables

Cold medicine only
Uncollectable (powerful drugs, agricultural chemicals)

Glasses

Unburnable

Cold medicine

Packs for fruit

Plastics

Recyclables

Nets for fruit

Plastics

Recyclables

Medicine containers

Shoes

Burnable

Socks

Recyclables

Cushions

Burnable

Shoehorns

MetalsUnburnable

Wood, plastics

Burnable

Bulky (in case too large to put in bags)

Clear pocket files

Burnable

Clips

Unburnable

Wheelchairs

Bulky

Credit cards

Burnable

Crayons

Burnable

Glow-tubes

Unburnable

Gloves (baseball)Burnable

Fluorescent pens

Recyclables

Highlighters pens

Burnable

Calculators

Unburnable

Remove batteries.

Cell phones

Unburnable

Collectable at dealers.

Knitting yarn

BurnablePowerful drugs

Uncollectable

Cosmetic containers

Plastics

Recyclables

Glass bottles

Unburnable

Shoe lockers

Metals, wood

Bulky

Ketchup containers

Plastics

Recyclables

Glass bottles

Recyclables
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Cut and put out.

Contact waste disposal services.

Requirements - Total measurements of all
3: length, width, height are within 3m, andweight within 50kg. Others (to Clean Center)

Name of productName of material

Classification

Doormats

Bulky

Coats (Clothes)

Recyclables

Coffee machines

Unburnable

Carp streamer

Bulky

Straw mats

Bulky

Kotatsu (low-table with an electric heater)

Bulky

Cups

Metals, ceramics

Unburnable

Glass

Unburnable

Plastics, paper

Burnable

How to dispose

Copy papers

Recyclables

Rubber bands

Burnable

Corks

Burnable

Golf clubs

Bulky

Golf bags

Bulky

Concrete blocks

Uncollectable

Contact lenses

Burnable

Components

Unburnable

Bulky (when too large to put in bags)

Cooking brasiers

Unburnable

Bulky (when too large to put in bags)

Surfboards

Bulky

Legless chairs

Bulky

Siding boards

Uncollectable

Industrial wastes Contact waste
disposal services.

Cupboard

Bulky

Requirements - Total measurements of all 3;
length, width, height are within 3, and weight
within 50kg. Others (to Clean Center)

Wallets

Burnable

Sake bottles

Recyclables

Soccer balls

Burnable

Magazines

Recyclables

Cushions

Burnable

Salad oil containers
Corner trash bags

Plastics

Recyclables

Glass bottles

Unburnable

Plastics

Burnable

MetalsUnburnable

Tripods
Sunglasses

Contact a waste disposer.

Bulky (when too large to put in bags)

Bulky
Plastics

Burnable

Metals, glass

Unburnable

Reference books

Recyclables

Sandals

Burnable

Tricycles

Bulky

SheetsRecyclables

CDs

BurnableCD players

Unburnable

Magnets

Unburnable

Earthen charcoal braziers

UnburnableAnti-inflammatory plasters

Burnable

Dictionaries (booklets)

Recyclables
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Burnable (CD cases)

Name of productName of material

Classification

How to dispose

Dictionaries (electronic)

Unburnable

BicyclesBulky

Pictures

Burnable

ShirtsRecyclables

Shampoo containers

Recyclables

Cans of juice

Recyclables

Carpets

Bulky

Battery chargers

Unburnable

Rechargeable batteries

Uncollectable

Contact a dealer.

Fire extinguishers

Uncollectable

Contact Fire Station.

Paper doors

Bulky

Water filters

Unburnable

Cartridges for water filters

BurnableLight fittings

Bulky

Soy sauce bottles

Plastic bottles

Recyclables

Water pots

Plastics

Burnable

MetalsUnburnable

Dehumidifiers

Unburnable

Products to absorb humidity

Burnable

DishesGlass, china, metal

Unburnable

Plastics, wood

Burnable

Newspapers

Recyclables

Suits

Recyclables

Suitcases

Bulky

Aquariums

Unburnable

Water flasks

Stainless, thermos

Unburnable

Plastics

Burnable

Rice cookers

Unburnable

Ski plates

Bulky

Ski wear

BurnableSki shoes

Unburnable

Inkstones

Unburnable

Stereos

Unburnable

Stoves

Bulky

Stockings

Burnable

Sand

Uncollectable

Snowboards

Bulky

Speakers

Bulky

Spray cans

Recyclables

Trouser presses

Bulky

Slippers

Burnable

Sweaters

Recyclables

Oil heaters

Bulky

China

Unburnable

Containers/tops for jelly

Plastics

Remove batteries.

Fold and tie in bundles.

Fluorescents are recyclables.

Bulky (when too large to put in bags)

Tie in bundles (together with ads).

Bulky (when too large to put in bags)

Remove kerosene completely.
Contact a dealer or a waste disposer.

Puncture cans and remove gas.

Remove oil completely.

Recyclables

Detergent bottles

Recyclables

Washing machines

Uncollectable
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Name of productName of material

Classification

Electric fansUnburnable

Bottle openers

Unburnable

Basins

MetalsUnburnable

Plastics

Burnable

Artificial flowers
Containers for sauce

Unburnable
Plastics

Recyclables

Glass bottles

Recyclables

Binoculars

Unburnable

Dusters

Burnable

Cleaners

Bulky

Sofas

Bulky

Softballs

Burnable

Abacuses

Burnable

Thermometers

Mercury

Recyclables

Electronic

Unburnable

Body fat scales

Unburnable

Weight scales

Unburnable

Tires

Uncollectable

Tire chains

Metals, rubbers

Requirements - Total measurements of all
3: length, width, height are within 3m, andweight within 50kg. Others (to Clean Center)

Contact a dealer or a waste disposer.

Bulky

Down jackets

Burnable

TowelsRecyclables

Cotton blankets

Recyclables

Body pillows

Bulky

Bamboo proom

Bulky

Tatami (straw mats)

Bulky

Tupperware

Burnable

Deoxidizers

Burnable

Absorbent cottons

Burnable

Empty pack of cigarettes

Recyclables

Films of cigarettes

Recyclables

Egg boxes

Recyclables

Scrubbing brushes

Unburnable

Drawers

Bulky

Dumbbells

Unburnable

Cardboard

Recyclables

GlobesUnburnable

Baby seats

Bulky

Tea leaf boxes

How to dispose

MetalsUnburnable

Wood, plastics

Burnable

Syringes/needles

Uncollectable

TunersUnburnable

Leaflets

Recyclables
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Up to 10 mats will be accepted (individual
use only). Otherwise contact a dealer

Requirements - Total measurements of all
3: length, width, height are within 3m, andweight within 50kg. Others (to Clean Center)

Contact medical institutions.

Name of productName of material

Classification

MetalsUnburnable

Wood, plastics

Burnable

MetalsUnburnable

Bulky (in case too large to put in bags)

Wood, plastics

Burnable

Bulky (in case too large to put in bags)

Desks

Bulky

Requirements - Total measurements of all
3: length, width, height are within 3m, andweight within 50kg. Others (to Clean Center)

Hair extensions

Burnable

Dirt

Uncollectable

Blocks (toys)

Burnable

Dustpans
Canes

Fishing rods

Carbon, metals

Bulky

Bamboo, wood

BurnableDVD

Burnable

DVD players

Unburnable

Box of tissues

Recyclables

Tissue papers

Burnable

Digital cameras

Unburnable

Gloves

Knitting wool

How to dispose

Contact a dealer or a waste disposer.

Cut to 50cm or less.

Recyclables

TVs

Uncollectable

TV stands

Bulky

Electric carpets

Bulky

Electric razors

Unburnable

Table lamps

Unburnable

Electrical heaters

Bulky

Electrical pots

Unburnable

Electrical blankets

Bulky

Bulbs

Recyclables

Electronic dictionaries

Unburnable

Electronic data books

Unburnable

Microwaves

UnburnableCalculators

Unburnable

Tents (for camping)

Bulky

Electric toothbrushes

Unburnable

Telephone sets

Unburnable

Telephone directories

Recyclables

Sandboxes (for pets)

Burnable

Toasters

Unburnable

Ceramics

Unburnable

Kerosene pumps

BurnableElectric pumps are unburnable.

Poli-tanks

Burnable

Remove kerosene completely.

Watches

Unburnable

Zinc

Plastics

Burnable

SteelsUnburnable

Hair dryers

Unburnable

Metal drums

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Fluorescents and bulbs are recyclables.

Bulky (when too large to put in)

Remove batteries.

Flush excretion of cats down the toilet.
Only combustible products are burnable.

Waste from deconstructed houses
and companies are uncollectable.

Contact the Clean Center.

Name of product

Classification

How to dispose

Washing machines: drum-type

Uncollectable

Home Appliance Recycling (p14-15)

Paint

Burnable

Soak with cloth and put it in a bag.

Paint cans

Unburnable

Drain well.

Glass bottles

UnburnableNon-oil containers are recyclables.

Plastics

Recyclables

Dressing containers

Name of material

KnivesUnburnable

Wrap in paper and label“Contents”.

Flat seedlings (agricultural use)

Uncollectable

Contact dealers.

Burnable(remove metal)

Boots
Natto containers

Plastics

Recyclables

Pans

Unburnable

Food waste

Burnable

Ropes

Burnable

Bath salts containers
Dolls

MetalsRecyclables

Plastics, papers

Recyclables

Cloth, Plastics

Burnable

Ceramics

Unburnable

Stuffed toys

Burnable

Needles

UnburnableNuka-doko (base for rice-bran paste)

Burnable

Cloth

Recyclables

Negative films

Burnable

Neck ties

Recyclables

ScrewsUnburnable

Necklaces

MetalsUnburnable

Plastics

Burnable

Rinse thoroughly.

Wrap in paper and label“Contents”.

Sleeping bags

Burnable

Adhesive tapes

Burnable

Notebooks

Recyclables

Notebook computers

Uncollectable

PC Recycling (p16-17)

Vinyl for agricultural use

Uncollectable

Contact a dealer.

Agrichemicals

Uncollectable

Contact a dealer.

Agrichemical bottles

Uncollectable

Contact a dealer.

Saws

Unburnable

Wrap in paper and label“Contents”.

Dried seaweed cans

Recyclables

LeavesBurnable

Hard drives

Unburnable

Barbecue grills

Bulky

Ashes

Uncollectable

Ash trays

Unburnable

Bikes

Uncollectable

Beach chairs

BulkyBook binders

Burnable

Postcards

Recyclables

Kitchen scales

Unburnable

Buckets
Scissors

Plastics

Burnable

MetalsUnburnable
Unburnable
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Bulky (when too large to put in bags)

Contact a waste disposer.
Motorcycle Recycling (p12)
Remove metal fittings.

Name of productName of material

Chopsticks
Ladders

Classification

How to dispose

Burnable
Metals

Bulky

Wood

Bulky

PajamasRecyclables

Bath towels

Recyclables

PCs

Uncollectable

Bags

Burnable

Batteries

PC Recycling (p16-17)

Uncollectable

Contact a dealer.

Divided trays

Recyclables

With プラ markFish boxes

Recyclables

With プラ markFish boxes

Burnable

Without プラ markFireworks (burned)

Burnable

Dampen with water in bundles and put in bags.

Toothbrushes

Burnable

Toothbrush containers

Recyclables

Toothpaste tubes

Recyclables

Palettes (for painting)

Burnable

Palettes (for packing)Uncollectable

Styrofoam

Halogen heaters
Hangers

Industrial waste (Contact a waste disposer)

Bulky
MetalsUnburnable

Plastics

Burnable

Wood

Burnable

Handkerchiefs

Recyclables

Hand soap Containers

Plastics

Recyclables

Bread-bags

Platics

Recyclables

PianosUncollectable

Contact a dealer.

Electronic pianos

Bulky

Requirements - Total measurements of all
3: length, width, height are within 3m, andweight within 50kg. Others (to Clean Center)BB bullets

Unburnable

BS antennas

Bulky

Marbles

Unburnable

Beer cases

Bulky

Empty cans of beer

Recyclables

Beer bottles

Recyclables

Video cameras

Unburnable

Video tapes

BurnableVideo decks (VCR)

Unburnable

Play pools

Burnable

Fertilizer bags

Uncollectable

Contact a dealer.

Fax machines

Unburnable

Bulky (when too large to put in bags)

Fan heaters

Bulky

Remove fuel.

Envelopes

Recyclables

Bags

Paper, plastic shopping bag

Contact a dealer or a waste disposer.

Recyclables

Sliding paper doors

Bulky

FutonsBulky

Futon covers

Recyclables
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Waste from deconstructed houses
and companies are uncollectable.

Name of productName of material

Classification

Futon dryers

Unburnable

Frying pans

Unburnable

Window blinds

Bulky

Plastic models

Burnable

Planters

Plastics

How to dispose

Burnable

Pre-paid cards

Burnable

Printers

Unburnable

Construction sheets

Bulky

Fold and bind.

BlocksUncollectable

Contact a dealer or a waste disposer.

Floppy disks

Burnable

Bath tub covers

Bulky

Hairspray

Recyclables

Puncture and release the air.

Beds

Bulky

Requirements - Total measurements of all
3: length, width, height are within 3m, andweight within 50kg. Others (to Clean Center)

Plastic bottles

Recyclables

Labels of plastic bottles

Recyclables

Caps of plastic bottles

Recyclables

Headphones

Unburnable

Baby buggies

Bulky

Baby baths

Bulky

Bathroom scales

Unburnable

Remove batteries.

Belts (for pants)

Burnable

Unburnable (metals)

Lunch boxes

Spray cans

Plastics

Burnable

MetalsUnburnable

Hoses

Bulky

Hose reels

Bulky

Balls (playing, athletic)

Burnable

Ballpoint pens

Burnable

Car wheels

Bulky

Uncollectable (tires)

Telescopes

Unburnable

Bulky (when too large to put in bags)

Telephoto lenses

Unburnable

BroomsBurnable

Air refreshes

Aluminum, steel

Plastics

Recyclables

Ceramics, glass

Unburnable

Spray cans

Recyclables

Wrapping papers

Recyclables

Bandages

Burnable

Kitchen knives

Unburnable

Wooden swords

Bulky

Walkers

Bulky

Staplers

Unburnable

Pots

Unburnable

Electric carpets

Bulky

Baby bottles
Freezer packs

Glass

Unburnable

Plastics

Burnable
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Bulky (when too large to put in bags)

Puncture and release the air.

Wrap in paper and label“Contents”.

Name of productName of material

Classification

Whiteboards

Unburnable

Books

Recyclables

Margarine containers

Plastics

How to dispose

Recyclables

Mahjong pieces

Burnable

Microphones

Unburnable

Micro SD cards

Unburnable

Mouse (for PCs)

Unburnable

Mugs

Unburnable

Magnets

Unburnable

Pillows

Burnable

Pillow covers

Recyclables

Masks

Burnable

Massage chairs

Bulky

Requirements - Total measurements of all
3: length, width, height are within 3m, andweight within 50kg. Others (to Clean Center)

Matches

Burnable

Dampen them for safety.

Mattresses

Bulky

Requirements - Total measurements of all
3: length, width, height are within 3m, andweight within 50kg. Others (to Clean Center)

Cutting boards

Burnable

ScarfsRecyclables

Mayonnaise containers

Plastics

Recyclables

Blenders

Unburnable

Sewing machines

Unburnable

Mini SD cards

Unburnable

Mini components

Bulky

Ear picks

MetalsUnburnable

Bamboo, wood, plastics

Burnable

Wireless radios

Unburnable

Insect cages

Burnable

Insect nets

Bulky

Magnifying glasses

Unburnable

Straw mats

Bulky

GlassesGlass lenses

Unburnable

Plastic lenses

Burnable

Bulky (when too large to put in bags)

Alarm clocks

Unburnable

Remove batteries.

Blankets

Burnable

Bulky (when too large to put in bags)

Mochi pounding machines

Bulky

Mops

BurnableLaundry poles

Bulky

Base for laundry poles

Concrete

Kettles
Sauce bottles

OthersUnburnable

Glass

Unburnable

Plastics

Recyclables

Vegetable packs

Plastics

Recyclables

Metal files/rasps

MetalsUnburnable

Sand paper

Burnable
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Bulky (stick shafts)
Contact Clean Center.

Name of productName of material

Classification

Mailboxes

Bulky

Yukata (summer cotton kimono)

Recyclables

Permanent markers

Burnable

Hot water bottles

MetalsUnburnable

Plastics

Burnable

Water heaters

Bulky

Western-style toilet seats

Bulky

Yogurt containers
Ramen containers

Plastics

Recyclables

Paper

Recyclables

Plastics

Recyclables

Lighters
Racquets

Unburnable
Carbon, metals

Unburnable

Wood

Burnable

Radiators

Uncollectable

RadiosUnburnable

Radio cassettes

Unburnable

Radio controllers

Unburnable

Plastic wrap

Recyclables

School bags

Burnable

Leashes (for dogs)

Burnable

Reels (for fishing)

Unburnable

Lithium ion batteries

Button battery

Uncollectable

Lithium batteries

Recyclables

Remote controls

Unburnable

Backpacks

Burnable

Travel bags

Cloth

Unburnable

Treadmills

Bulky

Freezers

Uncollectable
Plastics

Construction waste is uncollectable.

Release the air.

Contact a shop or a dealer.

Household wraps are burnable.

Will be collected by electronic retail stores.
Remove batteries

Burnable

Magnifying glasses

Frozen food bags/trays

How to dispose

Home Appliance Recycling (p14-15)

Recyclable

Freezer bags

Burnable

Refrigerators

Uncollectable

Raincoats

Burnable

Laser disks

Burnable

Records

Burnable

Record players

Unburnable

Plastic shopping bags

Recyclables

BricksUncollectable

RangesBulky

Range platforms

Bulky

Range hood covers

Unburnable

Ropes

Burnable

Roller skates

Unburnable

Roller blades

Unburnable

Candles

CandleWord processors

Unburnable

ShirtsRecyclables
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Bulky (when too large to put in bags)
Contact a dealer or a waste disposer

Name of productName of material

Classification

Dry cleaning bags

BurnableWindshield wipers

Unburnable

Wine bottles

Recyclables

Rubber bands

Burnable

Chopsticks

Burnable

Dresses

Recyclables

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