zumo (City Contents Outline of Waste Disposal in Izumo City 2～3 Rules for Waste Disposal 4 Changes from April 2022 5 6 Types of Waste, Treatment Process, Resource Cycling Types of Designated Waste Bags and Collection Tickets 7 Burnable Waste
Shredded Waste 10〜11 Landfill Waste
Empty Cans, Empty Glass Bottles 12 PET Bottles, Batteries, etc. 13 Fluorescent Lights, Chopsticks, Cooking Oil
Paper
Recycle Stations 16〜17 Bulky Waste 18〜19 Aid Systems for Waste Disposal 19 Bringing Waste Directly to Processing Facilities 20～23 Disposal of Items Under the Home Appliance Recycling Law 24 Disposal of Computers, Illegal Dumping 25 Other Waste Not Collected by the City Pet Remains, Disposal of Commercial Waste 26 Waste Sorting at a Glance (alphabetical) 27～38 General Waste Collection and Transport: List of Approved Services 39 Version: April 1st, 2022 *This guidebook contains general rules for waste disposal. Be advised that the rules may differ when bringing waste directly to processing facilities. Waste Disposal App: ThreeR 40
Welcome to Izumo. Waste-processing facilities and recyclable items differ by region, so waste disposal differs depending on the city where you live. We look forward to having you live in Izumo City and follow Izumo City’s waste disposal rules along with the rest of the community.
The Six Categories of Waste
Waste is divided into six categories because it is processed in different ways, and because some itoms can be recycled. The categories are 1) Burnable Waste, 2) Shredded Waste, 3) Landfill Waste, 4) Empty Cans, 5) Empty Glass Bottles, 6) PET Bottles. Each category has its own bag in a different color. Empty cans, ompty glass bottles, and PET bottles are all recycled.
Burnable Waste
(p. 8 - 9) Includes organic waste, soft plastics, clothes, diapers, rubber items, tree branches, etc.
Shredded Waste
(p. 10 - 11) Includes metals, small electronics, hard plastics, lighters, spray cans, etc.
Landfill Waste
(p. 11)
Empty Drink Cans, Glass Bottles, and PET Bottles
(p. 12 - 13) Includes broken glass, glass containers for cosmetics and oils, other glass items, ceramics/pottery, etc. Remove lids, caps, and labels. Plastics labels and caps are Burnable Waste (white bag), and metal caps are Shredded Waste (yellow bag). but cans, glass bottles, and PET bottles should not be put into the same bag for collection. The collection day and the recycling method is different for each of these products.
Bulky Waste
Includes any waste larger than 1 meter on any side. You must make a reservation to dispose of Bulky Waste. See p. 18 - 19 for details. Common Disposal Mistakes Cooking Oil Shampoo Bottles Tissues Rules for Waste Disposal Read the next page carefully, and be sure to follow the rules when putting out your garbage. Burnable Waste is collected 2 times a week, and Non-Burnable Waste is collected 1 or 2 times a month. See your area's Waste Collection Calendar for details.
① Put waste out before 8:30 AM on collection day.
Check collection days on the Waste Collection Calendar for your area, and put items out for collection by 8:30 AM on those days. *Collection times may differ depending on traffic and available trucks. Be sure to put your waste out by 8:30 AM. Waste will not be collected if it is not put out on time.
② Sort waste properly.
Refer to this quidebook for information on how to properly sort waste. *Waste will not be collected if not sorted correctly. Be sure to recycle papers, beverage cans, glass bottles, and PET bottles.
③ Write your name on bags and tie them tightly.
Write your name on the designated waste bag and tie it securely to prevent waste from scattering. *Waste will not be collected if it does not have a name written on it or is not tied. x  Taped closed, or tied shut with string x   Items sticking out of the bag
④ Use the right collection area.
Be sure to leave waste in your designated collection area. *Waste collection areas are managed by the neighborhood associations who install them. It is forbidden to leave your waste in another neighborhood's collection area without permission. *You may dispose of up to 4 things at once (including bags of waste and items with collection tickets).
Part 1 Some Landfill Waste items will become Burnable Waste items.
Part 2
Some items may be disposed in a different way.
① Large fabric items, ropes, and other long items may be disposed of in Burnable Waste Bags without being cut. ② Small metal pieces (3 cm or less) attached to burnable materials may be left on when disposing in a Burnable Waste Bag. *Please cut off metal pieces larger than 3 cm and dispose as Shredded Waste. *Small metal items on their own should be disposed as Shredded Waste. 3 cm Actual size Metal items on their own...
Waste
Industrial Waste
General Waste Industrial waste is waste created by commercial activities, including 20 types defined by the Waste Management Act (waste plastics, metal/glass/rubber scraps, etc.). Industrial waste must be processed in accordance with certain standards, by the party that generates it. You may not bring industrial waste to be processed at municipal facilities. You may also not leave it in waste collection areas or at recycle stations. ●For inquiries about industrial waste, contact: Izumo  Health Center ☎0853-21-1197
Commercial Waste
Sort the waste and take it directly to a processing center (see p. 20 - 23), or make a request to an approved general waste collection and transport service Household Waste (Collected by the city)
Put waste into a designated city garbage bag, or affix with a collection seal before disposing of it (excluding used cylindrical batteries, mercury thermometers, and fluorescent lights). You can dispose of up to 4 waste items of each type at once, including both items with a waste collection seal and in designated bags. Write your name on each item, and tie bags securely to prevent waste from scattering. Designated bags and collection tickets are sold at supermarkets, home centers, drug stores, and other shops within the city.
Designated Garbage Bags
There are 4 kinds of designated garbage bags: Burnable, Shredded, Landfill, and Can/Glass Bottle/Plastic Bottle (Recycling). They come in large, small, and extra small (burnable waste only) sizes, with volume and weight limits as follows.

Collection Tickets
Dispose of waste that does not fit into the designated bags by affixing a collection ticket. There are 4 types of waste collection tickets: Burnable, Shredded, Landfill, and Bulky Waste*. The size limits, weight limits, and prices for each type of waste collection ticket are as follows. *Bulky waste collection must be reserved in advance (see p. 18 for how to reserve).
Do not dispose of waste in cardboard boxes, fertilizer bags, or other such containers, even with a collection ticket.
Dispose of burnable waste items by inserting them into a designated Burnable Waste Bag (white with green text). Large bags hold up to 10 kg of waste, small bags 6 kg, and extra-small 3 kg. You may dispose of 4 things at once, including both bags of waste and items with collection tickets. Burnable Waste Bag ● Ropes, hoses, etc. No need to cut. Metal pieces over 3 cm should be removed and disposed of as Shredded Waste. 3 cm Actual size ● Unusable clothing Actual size (torn or stained items) Metal pieces over 3 cm should be removed and disposed ● Tarps and curtains Metal pieces over 3 cm should be ● Rubber items ● Balls (Golf balls, baseballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, etc.) Metal balls are Shredded Waste, and resin balls are Landfill Waste. ● Tree scraps and fallen leaves 3 cm
● Leather items
Metal pieces over 3 cm should be removed and disposed of as Shredded Waste. If you cannot detach metal pieces, dispose of the whole item as Shredded Waste. 3 cm ● Paper diapers Remove excrement before disposing ● Styrofoam (Break down into pieces that fit in the ● Wood scraps (5 cm or less in diameter, small enough to fit in the designated bag) Remove metal pieces larger than 3 cm and dispose as Shredded Waste. If you cannot detach metal pieces, As of April 4th, 2022 ● Futons and blankets Dispose in a Burnable Waste Bag, as long as they fit in the bag. If they do not fit into a bag, they may be disposed of with a Burnable Waste Collection Seal or Bulky Waste Collection Seal, depending on their size. As of April 4th, 2022 As of April 4th, 2022 ● Rugs, carpets, and other floor coverings There is no need to cut these items. Dispose in a Bumable Waste Bag, as long as they fit in the bag. If they do not fit into a bag, they may be disposed of with a Burnable Waste Collection Seal or Bulky Waste Collection Seal, depending on their size. Only dispose after using.カイロ● Disposable kairo (heat packs) D Drying agents/Desiccants
HowtoUse Waste Collection Seals
Affix a Burnable Waste Collection Seal to Burnable Waste items that do not fit into the designated bags. You must use 1 Waste Collection Seal per item. Waste Collection Seals can be used for items up to 1 meter in any direction, with the height/width/ depth totaling up to 2 meters, weighing up to 10 kg. Please use Bulky Waste Collection Seals (see p. 18 - 19) for larger or heavier items. Bumable Wasts Colkclicn Sasi Each twig should have a diameter of 5 cm or less, and bundles a diameter of 50 cm or less. Burnable Waste Bags. Fold and tie items separately, and affix 1 Waste Collection Seal to each item. ● Rugs and carpets that do not fit into Bumable Waste Bags Items that fit in a Burnable Waste Bag should be placed into one. Fold and tie items separately, and affix 1 Waste Collection Seal to each item.
Dispose of shredded waste items by inserting them into a designated Shredded Waste Bag (yellow). Large bags hold up to 10 kg of waste, small bags 6 kg, and extra-small 3 kg. You may dispose of 4 things at once, including both bags of waste and items with collection tickets. Shredded Washe Bag Disposing of Blades and Knives Wrap in paper or cloth, write "hamono" or "hasamī" on the outside, and place into a Shredded Waste Bag.
Lighters and Spray Cans
Use up contents completely before disposing. Contents left in these items can start fires during waste collection. There is no need to Cut holes in spray cans. 3 cm Actual size and knives before disposing.
Hard Plastics
(including metal composites)
Small Household Appliances
Remove and recycle batteries (dry cell, button cell, rechargeable). See p. 13 for instructions
Wooden Items
Items between 5 - 20 cm in height and width, with metal pieces 3 cm or less, should be disposed of in a Shredded Waste Bag. Items less than 5 cm in height and width (with no metal pieces over 3 cm) may be treated as Burnable Waste. TVs, refrigerators/freezers, washing machines, clothing dryers, and air conditioners fall under the Home Appliance Recycling Law, and are not collected by the city. Computers are also not collected by the city due to the Law on the Effective Utilization of Resources. See p. 24 - 25 for details on how to dispose of these items. HowtoUse Waste Collection Seals Affix a Shredded Waste Collection Seal to Shredded Waste items that do not fit into the designated bags. You must use 1 Waste Collection Seal per item. Waste Collection Seals can be used for items up to 1 meter Width Height (1 m or less) in any direction, with the height/width/depth totaling up to (1 m or less) 2 meters, weighing up to 20 kg. 20 kg or less Depth (1 m o r less) Please use Bulky Waste Collection Seals (see p. 18 - 19) for Depth (m) + Width (m) + Height (m) = 2 m or less larger or heavier items.
» Landfill Waste
Dispose of landfill waste items by inserting them into a designated Landfill Waste Bag (red) . Large bags hold up to 10 kg of waste, small bags 6 kg, and extra-small 3 kg. You may dispose of 4 things at once, including both bags of waste and items with collection tickets. Breakable ltems and Blades ● Broken glass ● Glass bottles which cannot be fully cleaned (for oils, cosmetics, etc.) ) Glass containers with a wide opening (for seaweed, umeshu, etc.) ● Ceramics/pottery ● Glass items (cups, mugs, coffee pots, glass panes, etc.) ● Mirrors ● Lightbulbs ● Blades from box cutters and shavers (wrap before disposing) Wrap in paper or cloth, write "garasu" or "hamono" on the outside, and place into a Landfill Waste Bag.
HowtoUse Waste Collection Seals
Affix a Landfill Waste Collection Seal to Landfill Waste items that do not fit into the designated bags. You must use 1 Waste Collection Seal per item. Waste Collection Seals can be used for items up to 1 meter in any direction, with the height/ width/depth totaling up to 2 meters, weighing up to 20 kg. Please use Bulky Waste Collection Seals (see p. 18 - 19) for larger or heavier items. Depth (m) + Width (m) + Height (m) = 2 m or less Landfill Waste Colection S
Dispose of beverage cans in the designated bag marked "Cans · Glass Bottles・PET Bottles". Do not mix beverage cans with PET or glass bottles. You may dispose of 4 bags at once. Aluminum and steel cans can go in the same bag.
» Empty Glass Bottles ( Recycle )
Dispose of glass bottles in the designated bag marked "Cans · Glass Bottles · PET Bottles." Do not mix glass bottles with cans or PET bottles. You may dispose of 4 bags at once. Return beer bottles, sake bottles (1.8 L), milk bottles, and other reusable bottles to their stores if at all possible. ltems Collected Landfill Waste Burnable Waste Shredded Waste Disposing of Glass Bottles (1) Remove the lid and the label. If the label cannot be removed, please dispose of the bottle as-is. Labels and plastic lids are Burnable Waste, while metal lids are Shredded Waste. (2) Wash out the bottle thoroughly.
Dispose of PET bottles in the designated bag marked "Cans • Glass Bottles • PET Bottles." Do not mix PET bottles with cans or glass bottles. You may dispose of 4 bags at once.
Recyclable Bottles
Preparing PET Bottles for Disposal ① Remove the cap and label. Caps and labels are Burnable Waste. ② Wash the inside thoroughly.
» Used Cylindrical Batteries, etc. ( Recycle )
Used Cylindrical Batteries / Mercury Thermometers There is no designated bag. Place in a clear or translucent bag, write your name on the bag, and put out on the same day that Landfill Waste is collected. Do not place in a Landfill Waste Bag.
Button Cell Batteries
These batteries are not collected as general waste. Depending on the model, they should be taken to different places. Model number "CR" and "BR" (contain no mercury) → Bring to the Environmental Facilities Division at Izumo City Hall Model number "SR," "PR," and "LR" (contain mercury) → Not collected by the city. Electronics stores may accept them when you buy replacement batteries. Consult with the city if the store does not take them.
Rechargeable Batteries
Nickel-cadmium batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, and lithium-ion batteries are not collected as general waste. Take them to an electronics store, or to the special collection box on the 1st floor of Izumo City Hall.
There is no designated bag. Place in the box it came in, and put out on the same day that Landfill Waste is collected. Do not place in a Landfill Waste Bag. If you don't have the box it came in, place it in a box that will protect it from breaking, and write "hai-keikōkan" on the box. You don't need to write your name. Dispose of broken fluorescent lights in a Landfill Waste Bag. LEDs cannot be recycled. Treat plastic LEDs as Shredded Waste, and glass LEDs as Landfill Waste. Some stores collect old LEDs. Contact stores directly for more information.
» Disposable Chopsticks ( Recycle )
Place in collection boxes (wooden disposable chopsticks only) on the first floor of Izumo City Hall, the city's administrative centers, and community centers. Bamboo and lacquered chopsticks are Burnable Waste.
» Cooking Oil ( Recycle )
Pour cooking oils (plant-based oils only) back into the container they came in, and bring to the basement of City Hall, administrative centers, or community centers to dispose of in the collection tanks there. The tanks are available 8:30 - 17:00 on weekdays. (Hikawa area facilities are available on weekends only, 8:30 - 17:00) Do not put machinery oil, animal-based oils (lard, etc.), or oil containing food scraps into the tanks.
Paper is reused and recycled in many different ways depending on its type, so it is important to sort it properly when disposing. Please sort your paper waste into the following four categories: 1) Newspaper and inserts 2) Magazines, books, and miscellaneous papers 3) Paper cartons 4) Cardboard. Remove any plastic or metal pieces, and bring to a recycle station (p. 16 - 17). Secure tightly with plastic or paper string before putting out for collection.
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Tissue boxes (with plastic part removed), snack or candy boxes, food packaging boxes, pamphlets, leaflets, calendars, wrapping paper, office supplies, memo pads, envelopes (with plastic part removed), cardboard tube from plastic wrap, etc. ● Pamphlets, calendars The following paper materials cannot be recycled. Please dispose as Burnable Waste. Dirty papers, photographic prints, photo albums, thermal paper, non-carbon duplicating paper, washi paper, oiled paper, carbon paper, plastic-coated paper, wax paper (e.g., paper cups, rice bags), stickers and their backing paper, foil cartons (e.g. for heavy cream), detergent boxes, incense boxes duplicating paper, carbon paper nce bags lzumo Aroa（Items collected: Paper） ●Open for items every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 - 13:00. (Some stations have different hours. Check below before going.) ● Closed on public holidays, replacement holidays, and New Year's Holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan 4). this sign! You may use any recycle station within the city. Please respect the hours of operation. There may be changes to recycle stations, so please contact Izumo City's Environmental Facilities Division if you have any questions. Look for Matsuyorishimo-chō Talena's: CommunityCenter
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Jinzai Fureai Hall Tokorobara-chō  Asayama Community Center Asayama Community Center Mnami E Asayama Post Office (7:30 - 13:00) Kamishima-chō Kamitsu Community Center Kamitsu Community Center JA Kamitsu Branch
OpenonWednesdays
(7:30 - 13:00) Higashihayashi-chō  Todsu Community Cantas Tobisu Community Center Tobisu Kindergarten Chiimiya-ch ō  KandoCommunityCenter Center
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(7:30 - 13:00) Takamatsu-chō JAGasCenter Hirano-cho JA Takahama Branch Itagaki Clinic JA Takahama Branch Ōtsu-chō Nat I. Route 184 Old Natil. Route Prefectural housing Otsu Community Center ● Obs Berenay School Olsu Kirdergarten Talsha Aroa  (Items collected: Paper, cans, glass bottles, PET bottles) ●Bring items to district-designated stations from 7:30 - 12:00. ●Closed on public holidays, replacement holidays, and New Year's Holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan 4). See the Waste Collection Calendar for information on collection dates for each waste item. Any city resident may bring specified waste items to the Community Centers listed below on the designated days. ※In addition to those listed above, there are other Recycle Stations established by neighborhood councils. Rocyclb Station for Usod Clothing （available to all residents, including those not living in Hikawa） ● Please only bring items packed in a clear, durable plastic bag.
●Items Collected (must be washed/laundered and have no stains or odors) T-shirts, polo shirts, blouses, jackets, coats, sweatshirts, *Items not listed here are not accepted. sweaters, jerseys, suits, slacks, jeans, skirts, dresses
Hirata, Sada, Taki, Koryō, and Hikawa Aroas
See the Waste Collection Calendar for the locations and hours of stations in each area, and what items they accept.
Bulky Waste collection requires an application and advance reservation. 1 household may dispose of up to 4 items at once time. Collection days differ depending on where you live. Check the Waste Collection Calendar for details. From Reservation to Collection ① Check the size and weight of your waste items. Size: up to 2 m x 1.2 m x 1 m Weight: up to 50 kg (can be lifted by 2 adults) *See p. 39 for a list of service providers that can dispose of items over the size and weight limits. *Futons, carpets, and other such items may be disposed of with a Burnable Waste Collection Seal if, when folded, they are 1 m or less in any direction, with the height/width/depth totaling up to 2 m, weighing up to 10 kg. *Small household appliances may be disposed of with a Shredded Waste Collection Seal if they are 1 m or less in any direction, with the height/width/depth totaling up to 2 m, weighing up to 20 kg. ② Make a Reservation. ●Call the Environmental Facilities Division at 0853-21-6988. ●Reservations can be made until 12 PM on the day before collection. If this day falls on a weekend or public holiday, reservations can be made until the last day that City Hall is open prior to collection day. ③ Buy a Bulky Waste Collection Seal (1,047 yen each, 1 needed per item) at a supermarket, home center store, or drug store within the city. Write your name on the seal and affix it directly to the waste item(s). ④ Place the waste item(s) in the location decided at the time of reservation (e.g., in front of your home, in a waste collection area) by 8:30 AM on collection day. The item(s) will be collected by the evening of that day. There is no need to be there when the waste is collected. *Waste collectors will not enter your home. *You cannot specify a time for collection. *Only the items you applied for will be collected. If you want to make any changes to your reservation, please be sure to call.
Special Cares: When you can dispose of more than 1  liem with just 1  Collection Seal
In principle, each waste item needs its own Bulky Waste Collection Seal, but the items listed below are special cases in which 1 Bulky Waste Collection Seal can be used for multiple items.
Bulky Waste liems Not Collected by the City Be advised that the following items will not be collected as Bulky Waste. xItems over the size or weight limit for Bulky Waste xSpring mattresses which are in one piece xItems that cannot be removed from your house xSofa beds Contact a specialty service (listed on p. 39) for disposal. Waste processing facilities cannot process spring mattresses as-is. (Contact a specialty service listed on p. 39) If you can remove the springs, you may dispose of them as Bulky Waste, and the remaining fabric/padding as Burnable Waste. xItems that fall under the Home Appliance Recycling Law. xComputer See p. 25 for how to dispose of these riems.
» Aid Systems for Waste Disposal
Izumo City offers aid to cover part of the costs associated with installing new waste collection areas, as well as updating or repairing these areas.  If you would like to use this aid system, please be sure to consult with the Environmental Facilities Division before paying any costs.
Conditions for Aid
The following 3 conditions must be met to be considered eligible for aid. (1) Waste collection area is in use by 5 or more households (2) Waste collection area is maintained and managed by the residents of the area (3) Costs are 10,000 yen or more
Aid Amounts
Up to half of the costs of eligible areas. Amount will be rounded down to the nearest 1,000 yen. For example, if costs are 85,000 yen, 42,500 is half, but only 42,000 will be covered. ① To install a new or updated waste collection area for use by 5 - 19 households ........................ Upper limit 50,000 yen ② To install a new or updated waste collection area for use by 20 or more households  ............  Upper limit 100,000 yen ③ To repair a waste collection area  For more information, call the Environmental Facilities Division at 0853-21-6988.
If you have a large amount of waste due to moving houses or doing a major cleaning, you can bring the waste directly to a processing facility, or hire a general waste collection and transport service (see p. 39). You do not need to use designated waste collection bags or seals if bringing the waste directly to a processing facility. You will be charged as described in the table to the right, Processing Fees regardless of if the waste is in designated bags or not. (same for all facilities) Please download and fill out a hannyū todokede sho (激入届出書, JPN only) to bring to the processing facility if at all possible. Household waste 52 yen / 10 kg
Where to Bring Burnable Waste The location has changed!
③Bring grass to the facility in a vehicle with max loading capacity of 2 tons or less. ④Bring pruning scraps to the facility in a vehicle with max loading capacity of 4 tons or less. ⑤Place large fabric pieces (bedsheets, curtains, etc.) and long, flexible items (ropes, hoses, etc.) into a garbage bag about the size of the city's designated bags (40 L). ①If a metal or ceramic piece over 3 cm is mixed in with the burnable waste, Izumo Energy Center's machinery will be damaged and waste processing will stop. Be sure to sort waste properly. ⑦Follow staff members' instructions and guidance at the drop-off sites. ®Bring plenty of small change with you to avoid the need for change when paying.
Waste Not Permitted at Izumo Energy Center
Inquire with the municipality where the waste was produced. Inquire with Izumo Health Center (Izumo hokenjo). ☎ 0853-21-1 197 Put out for collection as Shredded Waste, or bring directly to a Non-Burnable Waste processing facility. Put out for collection as Recyclables, or bring directly to a Non-Burnable Waste processing facility. Contact a specialty service. Contact a medical facility, pharmacy, or drug store. To reduce waste and improve the environment, please recycle PET bottles, papers, and clothing.
Processing Fees (same for all facilities) Drop-off sites for non-burnable waste differ depending on where Household waste 52 yen / 10 kg you live. You do not need to use designated waste collection bags Commercial waste 157 yen / 10 kg or seals if bringing the waste directly to a processing facility. You will be charged as described in the table to the right, regardless of if the waste is in designated bags or not. Please download and fill out a hannyū todokede sho (搬入届出書, JPN only) to bring to the processing facility if at all possible.
Tips for Bringing Non-Burnable Waste to a Facility
①Be sure that each waste item weighs 50 kg or less, and keep all items within the following size limits. • Long and thin items: 2 m length and 20 cm diameter (wooden boards and squared timber: 20 cm height/width). 20 cm or less 2 m or less *Only if metal or hard plastic pieces over 3 cm are attached (items without metal or hard plastic pieces over 3 cm should be taken to Izumo Energy Center). ( Items with metal or hard plastic pieces over 3 cm attached ) • Furniture: 2 m x 1.2 m x 1 m or less ②Waste may only be brought to the facility by members of the household that produced it, or by an approved general waste collection and transport service. ③There are different drop-off sites for Shredded Waste and Landfill Waste within the facility. Be sure to sort waste properly. ④Bring plenty of small change with you to avoid the need for change when paying. Waste Not Permitted at Non-Burnable Waste Processing Facilities Inquire with the municipality where the waste was produced. Waste produced outside of Izumo City Inquire with Izumo Health Center (Izumo hokenjo). ☎0853-21-1197 Industrial waste Rugs, carpets, and other floor coverings; used, disposable kairo (heat packs), ice packs, and preservatives/desiccants; video and cassette tapes Put out for collection as Burnable Waste, or bring directly to Izumo Energy Center. Put out for collection as Burnable Waste, or bring directly to Izumo Energy Center. Items with multiple metal pieces are still Burnable Waste as long as all metal pieces are 3 cm or less. Wooden items or other Burnable Waste items containing metal pieces 3 cm or less Other prohibited waste items: • Rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, and lithium-ion) • Button cell batteries • Devices included in the Home Appliance Recycling Law • Computers, fire extinguishers, gas cylinders • Tires, car batteries, small motorcycles (gentsuki) • Liquid items (paint, medication, motor oil, etc.) • Infectious medical waste (hypodermic needles, etc.) There are other items not accepted at these facilities. Please see the section "Waste Sorting at a Glance" (p. 27 - 38) for more information on these items and how to dispose of them. Please contact the Environmental Facilities Division if you have any questions.
The following four items are to be recycled in accordance with the Home Appliance Recycling Law. Follow one of the methods listed below to properly dispose of these items.
Estimated Recycling Fees for Each Item

Fees listed here are for major electronics manufacturers as of July 2020. These fees are subject to change depending on the manufacturer. Please inquire with the Kaden Recycle-Ken Center. Kaden Recycle-Ken Center ON 0120-319640 (JPN only)    FAX 03-3903-7551 Hours: 9:00 - 18:00 (closed: Sundays and holidays) Website: https://www.rkc.aeha.or.jp/ Disposal Method 1 Make a disposal request to the store where you purchased the item, or to a store where you will buy a new item to replace it. Costs: Recycling fee + collection/transport fee (Contact the store directly for fee information) Disposal Method 2 Bring the items to the designated site yourself. Costs: Recycling fee + bank transfer fee Pay the recycling fee at a post office after confirming the Step 1 size and manufacturer of the appliance. Bring the appliance to the designated site (see map on the right) Step 2 with the slip you received when paying at the post office (yūbin funkae haraikomi uketsuke shōmeisho) and your recycle-ken. Disposal Method 3 Ask a nearby electronics store to take the items. Contact the store directly to see if they are able to accept the items. Costs: Recycling fee + collection/transport fee (Contact the store directly for fee information) Disposal Method4 Make a request to a business that offers Household Appliance Recycling (see p. 39) Costs: Inquire directly with the business
» Disposal of Computers
Household computers are recycled based on their manufacturers, in accordance with the Law on the Effective Utilization of Resources. Follow one of the methods listed below to properly dispose of these items.
Accepted Items
Who to Contact Pre-built computers Apply with the manufacturer. *Check with the PC3R Promotion Association for manufacturers' contact information.
Contact Information
PC3R Promotion Association ☎03-5282-7685 (JPN only) Hours 9:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 17:00 (Closed on weekends, public holidays, and New Year's Holidays) • Custom-built computers • Computers from defunct manufacturers • Computers purchased outside of Japan Apply with the PC3R Promotion Association. Website https://www.pc3r.jp/ Check the website for disposal methods and details for where to return computers from the main manufacturers.
After Applying
1. You will be sent a Yu-Pack label from the manufacturer or the PC3R Promotion Association. (Depending on the computer model, you may need to pay a recycling fee.) 2. Pack the computer for mailing, and attach the Yu-Pack label to it. 3. Bring the computer to a post office and send it. October 2003 are printed with a PC Recycle Mark (left), which shows that recycle fees were paid at the time of purchase. For computers sold prior to October 2003, recycle fees will need to be paid at the time of disposal.
Illegal Dumping is a Crime!
Unlawful disposal of waste on roadsides, empty lots, in the mountains, and in forests is a crime. Bringing waste somewhere other than a designated collection site without permission is also a crime. Please dispose of your waste properly in order to keep our city clean and beautiful. Penalties for Illegal Dumping In accordance with laws conceming waste disposal and sanitation, individuals who attempt or cany out illegal dumping will be subject to up to five years of prison time, a fine of up to 10 million yen, or both. Corporations and other such groups will be subject to a fine of up to 300 million yen.
The city does not collect improperly sorted waste or waste that cannot be processed by city facilities. To dispose of these items, please contact a waste collection service or other specialty service directly (see p. 39). For the disposal of industrial waste, please contact Izumo Health Center (or JA for agricultural waste). Website: https://www.ferpc.jp/ https://www.jarc.or.jp/
Pet Remains
The city does not collect or process the remains of deceased pets. Please bring remains directly to the Izumo Energy Center (see p. 20 - 21). *Ashes will not be returned after cremation. Cremation fee: 3,142 yen/animal. There are also privately operated pet funeral facilities offering cremation, storage of remains, transfer of ashes to an urn, and memorial services within the city.
Disposal of Commercial Waste
Waste produced by commercial venues can be categorized as "industrial waste" or "general waste." There are different ways to dispose of these different categories.
This chart gives general examples of waste items and their disposal methods. Items of the same type may be sorted into different categories depending on their size and material. % Please use the mark on the right to check if metal pieces are over 3 cm.
Doyouget confused by waste separation rules, or forget which days to put out your garbage? lzumo City's Waste Disposal App Set the app for the dist where you live to display a waste collection calendar. Search by item name to find out how to sort your waste. Go to "Menu" and then "Settings" to turn notifications on/off, and select the times and types of waste you want alerts for. Turn on "Information" notifications to receive announcements from the city in real time. Izumo City Hall, Environmental Facilities Division 693-8530 Izumo-shi Imaichi-chō 70 Tel: 0853-21-6988  Fax: 0853-21-6597 Email: kankyou-shisetsu@city.izumo.shimane.jp