PETbottles / Plastics

Handbook to be retained
New
How to
03

Acceptable

Recyclable paper
separate and dispose 07

Burnable garbage
spray cans /
Small metal items,
of recyclables and garbage 09

an Incineration Plant
Carrying garbage to
garbage
How to put out oversized
Garbage volume in Kyoto City
has successfully been cut in half from its peak, 11

but more garbage reduction and separated

for recyclables
Other collectionmethods
recycling are necessary in order to reduce
environmental impacts.

13

17

requiring extra caution

and discard garbage
How to separate
Meguru-kun
My name comes from the image
of recycling as "circulate and re- 19
turn" ("meguru" in Japanese).
recyclables
What happens to

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)
My name, Kogomi (small garbage), means to 21
put your garbage on a diet by making it smaller.
Other efforts

23
accepted in Kyoto City
Items that cannot be

Environment Policy Bureau

Issued April 2024

25
 How to separate and dispose of recyclables and garbage...................................................... 03

Rules for discarding garbage Cans, glass bottles, and PETbottles .................................................................. 03 03

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. Plastics ................................................................................................................................. 05
Plastic products and plastic containers and packaging 07
For cans, glass bottles, PETbottles, or
Use this yellow bag when discarding plastics (plastic products and plastic
Recyclable paper............................................................................................................................. 07
burnable garbage! containers and packaging), use this newspapers, cardboard, cartons, miscellaneous paper waste
transparent bag!
09

For small metal items and spray cans, rather than using a designated bag, place them in a transparent bag that makes its
Small metal items and spray cans...................................................................... 09
content visible. Pots, kettles, and other metal items whose longest dimension is more or less under 30 cm
Residents of condominiums, etc., where garbage collection is by private-sector companies may have collection rules (not including handles) and spray cans
P17, P18

Burnable garbage .......................................................................................................... 10 11

Rule Thoroughly separate garbage Rule You cannot set out kitchen garbage, non-recyclable paper, glass, etc.
No. 2 before setting it out No. 3 commercial waste
Waste is divided into various categories from the How to discard oversized garbage ..................................................................... 11
perspective of resource recycling, etc. Correctly etc., cannot be put in residential waste. Please ask for a Oversized garbage such as chests of drawers, tables, and bicycles
separate and set out your waste. licensed business or take it to a Kyoto City Incineration 13
Plant or industrial waste disposal facility. P25
If the wrong category of item is placed in
Carrying garbage to an Incineration Plant..................................................... 12
a bag, the bag will have an "Improper" How to take garbage to a Kyoto City Incineration Plant, etc.

Other collection methods for recyclables....................................................... 13

Requests when setting out garbage Community collection services, recyclables collection facilities, mobile collectionservices, etc. 17

Please do not put out your garbage For one collection, bags should be
the night before collection day. about a weight you can hold in one Home appliances............................................................................................................ 15
Four categories of home appliances, personal computers, small appliances
Put it in the designated place hand, with generally up to two
by 8:00 a.m. on collection day. bags per household
19
If you put out your garbage at night, cats or crows If you put out a lot of garbage at one time, it How to put out garbage if you are a resident of a condominium, etc.,
might get into it and make a mess. may block passage, and other people's
garbage may not be collected, so please where garbage is collected by private-sector companies....................................................... 17
Please put yourcans, glass bottles, and PETbottles, plan your disposal accordingly.
plastics (plastic products and plastic containers and
packaging), small metal items and spraycans, and How to separate and discard garbage requiring extra caution........................................... 19
miscellaneous paperwaste, etc., ina site witha sign Close your bags tightly!
21
designating it as a recyclable waste designated pickup
point. What happens to recyclables........................................................................................................................... 21
Use the convenient garbage separation guide app! Other efforts (Collection of dead cats and dogs, etc., removal of human waste,
...................................................................................................................................... 23 23
easy-to-understand guidance oneveryday garbage disposal and sorting. Feel free to download it!

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................................. 26 25

01 02
 How to separate and dispose of recyclables and garbage Key points about separation Check the mark and separate
that are regularly collected For the following items, check for a recycle mark and separate. 03
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

Reusable bottles
(One-sho [1.8 liters] bottles, To collection at base P13, 14
garbage bags
beer bottles) 07
Collection is
Look for this mark
Food and drink cans and glass bottles and PETbottles for beverages, alcohol, once per week
and soy sauce, etc. for recyclable
waste in designated
transparent
Plastic containers for sauces, mayonnaise, In Plastics
salad oil, soap, shampoo, 09
P05
cosmetics,etc.

Cans Bottles PET bottles

*The three types, cans, glass bottles, and PET bottles, can be mixed and placed in the same bag. Cosmetic bottles condiment bottles
*PET bottles that do not have the "PET" recycle mark should be disposed of with "Plastics."
Cans, glass bottles, and PET bottles 11
*Please also cooperate with retailer collection at supermarkets and the like.
Beverage and food (candy, etc.) cans

How to correctly discard

Cans other than those for beverages and food To small metal items and spray cans
1 Empty them and lightly rinse the inside (those whose longest dimension is more or less under P09
13
30 cm) *One-to (18 liters) cans in Oversized garbage
2
Spray cans and cassette fuel canisters Without making any holes in them,
prevent machinery fromidentifying them during recycling. (used up, with no contents remaining) in Small metal items and spray cans
*Remove plastic caps and nozzles and place those in P09
3 Do not put anything other than cans, glass bottles, Plastics
17
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 and
Glass bottles that held
PET bottles before separating them agricultural chemicals,
19
PETbottle caps and labels are made fromdifferent materials than the bottles themselves, so deleterious substances, etc.,
if they are left on, they can interfere with recycling. Put the caps and labels you remove from or that are already broken In burnable garbage P10
Please wrap in thick paper, etc.,
the bottles in with your "Plastics" for disposal. place in the center of the garbage bag
Remove labels fromglass bottles to the extent possible as well. Light bulbs (including broken ones)
(You do not have to go to extremes to remove caps and labels attached to glass bottles.) P13, 14
LEDs in burnable garbage or oversized garbage 21

Metal caps In burnable garbage P10

Lids Burnable garbage Cans that held paint or machine oil (used up)
*One-to (18 liters) cans inOversized garbage

Tableware, cooking utensils, etc., In burnable garbage P10

Rinse out made of heat-resistant glass 23
the inside
Plastic caps
Lids Removing residential cans, glass bottles, and PETbottles or
Plastics
Remove
oversized garbage is prohibited by law, and enforcement patrols
labels Labels are conducted!
25

03 04
 Plastics (Plastic products and For recyclable waste
How to correctly discard

plastic containers and packaging) Collection is

once per week
1 In bags separate fromcans, glass bottles, and PETbottles!
They go in designated bags for recyclable waste just as cans, glass bottles,
03

for recyclable and PET bottles do, but never put them in the same bag. Put them in a separate
waste in designated bag to discard.
transparent
Plastic products 2 Use up the contents. Discard afterremoving any contamination 07
Items made of 100% plastic materials If they are heavily soiled and cannot be cleaned, discard in burnable garbage

3 Do not put anything in that is not plastic!

Especially, items that run on batteries or electricity (equipped with lithium ion or
other rechargeable batteries), lighters, spray cans, etc., 09
Toothbrushes (other than the
bodies of electric toothbrushes) Dry cleaning bags
Spoons and forks
CDs, DVDs Cups Sponges
never put themin. Furthermore, inthe case of plastics, items unsuitable for recycling
Straws
have to be removed by hand after collection. Workers could be injured, so please never
putinsharp objects or home medical equipment(hypodermic needles).

4 Please try to use retailer collection of trays

11
Please cooperate withretailercollectionof meatand seafood trays atthe supermarket,
Storage containers Wash basins Buckets Zippered plastic bags
etc., where youmade your purchase.

Item made mostly of plastic materials

Items that cannot be separated and collected as plastics
Toys and small appliances, etc., 13
that run onbatteries such as lithiumion batteries
or on electricity 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 in
Hairbrushes (with handles
Toys (battery or electric- powered ones to collection at base) Clothespins Clothing/laundry hangers made of plastic) Glasses cases burnable garbage P10
Lighters
17
Ballpointpens, mechanical pencils, They can injure workers during collection and recycling,
Sharp objects
the inkorremove the core)
so they go to collection at base P13, 14

Fans
Watering c ans Hair clips Files and clipboards (with plastic frame) Please return them to the issuing pharmacy or medical institution
Home medical equipment
Home medical use plastic bags, tubing, and catheters are burnable
(syringes, etc.) 19
garbage, even if they are made of plastic P10
Plastic containers and packaging
Masks,
Trays, bottles, bags, cups, caps, cushioning materials (styrofoam, etc.) As an infectious disease countermeasure, in burnable garbage P10
over-the-counter antigen tests, etc.
Containers and packaging that held products that have been removed, so the containers and packaging are no longer needed
Look for the mark
21
Plastic containers
They can impact facilities during recycling,
Coolers
so put in oversized garbage P11, 12
Clothing storage cases

Trays Bottles Bags Cups Caps

Items in string or sheet shape that are
They can impact facilities during recycling, 23
50 cm or longer
so put in burnable garbage P10
Vinyl umbrellas

Cushioning materials Labels from bottles, etc.

(styrofoam, etc.) Tubes Cartons
cannotbe closed Referto the Garbage SeparationDictionary at the end of this handbook P26 - 34
*PET bottles that have the "PET" recycle mark should be disposed of with "cans, glass bottles, and PET bottles." (generally, items whose longest dimensionis 50 cm For items not listed, please ask the Resource Circulation Promotion Section
or greater) 25
*Plastic products and plastic containers and packaging can be discarded in the same bag.
05 06
 Recyclable paper
*Put out newspapers and cardboard togetheronthe
How should Idiscard "miscellaneous paperwaste?" miscellaneous paper waste collectionday.

Separationand recycling are decisive factors in reducing garbage volume.

Place separated miscellaneous paper waste in paper bags, etc., 03

Here we will discuss recyclable paper. and put it out.

If you do not have any paper bags, you can tie it with string
2021 or put it in a colorless or white transparent bag with the contents visible.
Breakdownof burnable garbage from households

Paper accounts for about 30% of burnable garbage So that large items such
Paperwaste Recyclable 07
from households about 30% paper as cardboard, paper boxes,
Recyclable Small items are also
Of that, about 40% is recyclable, mostly miscellaneous accepted in About 40% etc., take up less space, fold
paper waste! By engaging in recycling, burnable them and/or tie each type miscellaneous paper waste.
Kyoto City
up with string, etc., separate Gather them into paper
garbage can still be reduced Residential garbage other
them, and put them out. bags, etc., so they do not get
than paperwaste
Breakdown of paper waste scattered around.
About 70% 09

Be sure to separate miscellaneous

Some paper is not suitable for recycling,
Put out miscellaneous paper waste according to the following methods paper waste too!
so check whether it is recyclable or not before discarding

1 Put out for community collection services 11

Recyclable paper You can put them out for "community collection services" run by your
Sort by type and place in paper bags, etc., and put it out. neighborhood association or other neighborhood groups P14 , etc.
For collection days, times, and locations, check with your neighborhood
Newspapers Miscellaneous paper waste Recyclable paper other than the three types to the left! (neighborhood association, management association, etc.) or the
Community collectionservices,
Envelopes and Recyclables Collection Map. 13
Paper Wrapping paper
Put out forusedpaper Flyers and catalogs Magazines boxes postcards
recyclers Kyoto City Recyclables collection Search
Vehicles advertising efforts on
Cardboard separation and recycling of
used paper
Wealso

Community collectionservices, collect miscellaneous

Put out forusedpaper
2 Put out for used paper recyclers paperwaste
Paper bags Mounting paper, Notepaper, 17
recyclers
drawing paper Paper tubes Calendars copy paper,
shredded paper Used paper recyclers (declared businesses) make the rounds of the city
Paper cartons withstickers that say "We also collect miscellaneous paper waste" and
collect it. Additionally, if a business without a sticker comes to your area
Put in supermarket, etc., to collect, discuss it with them.
retailer collection
Miscellaneous paperwaste Declared business Search
Remove personal information to the extent possible. 19
You can also take them to recyclables
Remove non-paper bits such as plastic and cloth.
collection facilities. P13, 14

3 Put out miscellaneous paper waste on

Non-recyclable paper the collection day (twice a month)
The following kinds of paper have a negative impact on recyclables, so put them inyourburnable garbage to discard. P10 21
*These kinds of paper cannot be recycled even if put through a shredder. Two times each month, you can put your miscellaneous paper waste in
the recyclable waste designated pickup point. If they overlap with other
recyclable waste collectiondays, please put out each kind a little at a and times, and other
time. (We ask for the neighborhood's understanding and cooperation.) details on the internet.
Waterproofed Thermal paper, Coated Inkjet photo Paper bonded to Paper with tape *Especially on rainy days, avoid scattering by putting it in transparent
paper photosensitive paper paper paper something or other sticky bags (Aweight you can hold inone hand), etc. 23
(photo paper, fax paper, etc.) other than paper material attached
*Please be aware thatsometimes collectionwill be laterthanforother garbage. Kyoto City CollectionDay Map Search

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

Carbon paper, Scented Paper that does not Thermal Paper
Crimped
pressure- paper dissolve easily in water expansion paper contaminated
postcards 25
sensitive paper (Facial tissue, paper towels, etc.) (braille paper) with food, oil, etc.
07 08
 Small metal items Itis not necessaryto use Kyoto
City's fee-based designated
Co llec tio n is
once per
Burnable garbage Paper is recyclable.
Separate carefully! P07, 08 For burnable garbage

Spray cans
bags for these
month Collection is 03
Put them in a transparent bag 2 times per
and attach a piece of paper Kitchen garbage, non-recyclable paper, glass, etc. week
with "Metal" written on it, or In yellow designated
write "Metal" on the bag garbage bags
Pots, kettles, and other metal items whose longest dimensionis more or less under 30 cm for burnable garbage

Pots Frypans Ladles

*Items witha diameter of about 07
30 cmorless, notincluding handles

Kettles Spray cans Cassette fuel canisters Kitchen garbage Glass Non-recyclable paper

09
How to correctly discard
For safe disposal methods How to correctly discard Oversized garbage cannot be disassembled for disposal as burnable garbage
1 Always completely use up contents and discard without making holes! if contents remain, check the Before putting it out,
Aerosol Industry Association 1 Let's separate and reduce burnable garbage! checkagainwhetheritis
of Japan website at Paper, old clothing, etc., are recyclable. recyclable!
inside them. Additionally, if you make holes in themto let the gas out, there is https://www.aiaj.or.jp/ !
danger of explosion, so discard themwithout making holes. 11
2 Remove plastic caps and nozzles! Old clothing Eighteen categories of recyclables, including
Paper P07, 08 P13, 14 paper cartons, dry-cell batteries, rechargeable
Put the caps, etc., that you remove with plastics to discard. Unneeded paper Clothing that is no batteries (lithium ion batteries, etc.), reusable
3 should go to used longer wearable should
paper recyclers or go to collection at base P13, 14
4 Take note of designated pickup points community collection orcommunity collection
Collectionis made by category, so if cans, glass bottles, PETbottles, and plastics services, etc. Collection at base is carried out for these recyclables. 13
services, etc.
have the same collectionday, set outeachof the types alittle apartfromeach other.
2 Drain water before discarding kitchen garbage! 3 Double bagging is prohibited in principle!
Key points about separation Kitchen garbage is about 80% moisture. Exceptwhenunavoidable, as withdirtyitems
Thoroughly drain water before throwing it in a suchas kitchengarbage ordisposable diapers,
Cans other than those for beverages and food wastebasket or garbage bag. do notdouble bag to discard garbage.
(Not including those for paint or machine oil. Items whose longest dimension is more or
less under 30 cm.) Small metal items and spray cans Whenthrowing awayfacemasks, etc., please 17
do double bag as a measure againstspreading infection.
Enameled cookware (items whose longest dimension is more or less under 30 cmor less)
4 Wrap glass, etc., in thick paper, etc.! 5
Cans forbeverages andfood (items whose longest dimension is more orless under 30cm) In cans, glass bottles, and PET bottles P03
Glass, knives, and othersharp objects canbe dangerous Soak matches, cigarette butts, etc., in waterbefore
Glass lids of pots, etc. In burnable garbage P10 during collection, so wrap the whole objectin thick paper, discarding. Additionally, use up all the gas in lighters
etc., and place inthe centerof a garbage bag. and soak them in water before discarding. 19
The following items cannot be collected withsmall metal items and spray cans.
NEWS Accident happens during collection work! NEWSFire breaks out incollectionvehicle!
Item that might interfere with collection and processing
Collection workers have injured their hand by sharp objects
directly placed in a garbage bag. in collectionvehicles because of
Ask the retailer or manufacturer P19, 20, 25
rechargeable batteries (lithium ion
You should use collection at base for batteries, etc.) and cassette fuel
Medical equipment such as syringes Always return them to the issuing pharmacy or dangerous items such as scissors, canisters mixed in with garbage! 21
and hypodermic needles, etc. medical institution P20 kitchenknives, and ceramics as much
as possible. P13, 14 Use up all the gas inlighters andcassette fuel canisters before discarding them
To collection at base P13, 14 If that is not possible, wrap the whole
Sharp objects such as kitchen knives, * object in thick paper, etc., place it Cassette fuel canisters go in small metal items and spray cans
in the center of a garbage bag, and Rechargeable batteries (lithium ion batteries, etc.) and appliances
box cutters, and scissors whole object in thick paper and place it in the center of a garbage
discard it as burnable garbage. equipped with them (small appliances) go to collection at base
bag so there is no danger, and thenputit out as burnable garbage 23

Products withlithiumionbatteries, drycell batteries, buttonbatteries

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

Iron dumbbells and other heavy items

Please use anti-bird netting and cages
To oversized garbage P11, 12 Inorderto preventproblems withgarbage scattering bycrows and wind, the City lends free anti-bird netting atdesignated pickup points
Heating stoves, steel racks, one-to [18 liters] cans, *Remove batteries if possible, and then to collection at base
and other large items (longest dimensionmore than30 cm) the purchase price to people who want to buy three-dimensional crow repellent cages (bird-proof cages). See P24 for details. 25

09 10
 PET bottles / Plastics
Kyoto City collaborates with private-sector companies (Jimoty, Inc., and MarketEnterprise Co., Ltd.) to promote garbage reuse! Please consider using reuse promotion services such as Jimoty and Oikura instead of throwing away still usable items!

How to discard oversized garbage Kyoto City Oversized garbage Search Carrying garbage to an Incineration Plant 03

Recyclable paper
For furniture and appliances (notincluding four categories of appliances and personal computers), etc., youcanputthemout after
The following two Incineration Plants accept carry-in oversized garbage, etc.
applying to the Oversized Garbage Receiving Center by phone or internet.
*Youcanalso take themdirectly to an IncinerationPlant Right-hand page About the Whenyoucarryingarbage, youneed anadvance reservation.
advance Applyby internet or phone by the day before youwill transport the garbage.
Flow of applying for collectionof oversized garbage *Fees range from 400 - 3,200, depending oncollectionitemandsize, etc. reservation
Please be aware that the transport declarations (scantrons) used inthe past are no longerinuse.
system 07
Telephone application Internet application

Burnable garbage
spray cans /
Small metal items,
Telephone application Internet application
1 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) https:// www.ogomi-kyoto.jp/
0120-100-959 Use a computer or smartphone to access the
dedicated site for applying
Hours: 24 hours, 365 days https://www.ogomi-kyoto.jp/
Open Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays too. 09
rate/free calls) for mobile phones, IPphones, etc., call Hours: 24 hours, 365 days
Kyoto City oversized garbage internet reception Search
You may inquire about fees without ordering. TEL075-330-6081

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other details since your last application, please call the Oversized

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free calls) for mobile phones, IP phones, etc., call Garbage Receiving Center after you have made your tentative Reception hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except at year-end/NewYear's)
TEL075-330-6100 application online and check the collection point. 11
To discard items not on the list of items on the internet receiving Check the details of your application, and if there is no problem, it
OpenSaturdays, Sundays, and holidays too.

for recyclables
Other collection methods
For other applications by mobile phone, call website, please ask the Oversized Garbage Receiving Center.
Onyourtransport day, if there is anopening inthe afternoon, transport will email address you entered when you accessed the website.
TEL0570-000-247 be possible if you make a reservation through the Call Center between
(Call charges apply) 8:30 a.m. and noon.
For other matters concerning oversized garbage, please ask the Center for Clean Life Environment (Tel. 075-691-9376).
Precautions when carrying in garbage
13
2 If you do not comply with garbage acceptance criteria, we may refuse entry.
Give your name, address, phone number, the type of garbage, and When inputting necessary info on the website, follow the on-screen Discard the garbage yourself at the spot designated. Furthermore, discard spots vary by size and type of garbage, so when you load your
its quantity, size, and weight. After your call, we will notify you of the instructions and enter your address, name, phone number, the type garbage, make it easy to separate when unloading. (Mixed dumping is not allowed.)
collection day, fee, receipt number, designated pickup point. of garbage, its quantity, and your desired pickup date. If you have To prevent scattering of garbage, cover it with a plastic tarp, etc., whenbringing it.
applied in the past, the site you used that time will be automatically
entered by default. 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.)
It generally takes one week from application to collection. If you bring a large amount of garbage at one time, it might be impossible to accept, so please contact the Incineration Plant inadvance. 17
After inputting the necessary info, check the details of your

requiring extra caution

and discard garbage
How to separate
Carry-in locations
Some items cannot be collected. Items subject to the Act on Promotion of Recycling of Small Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment P15 Dangerous items P25 Garbage from business activities P25 SouthIncinerationPlant Northeast Incineration Plant
TEL075-611-5362 TEL075-741-1003
The place where garbage is put out must be accessible to collection vehicles. 29 Yokooji-hattanda, Fushimi-ku 1339 Shizuichi-ichiharacho, Sakyo-ku
19
Collection days vary by area. Carry-in garbage hours, etc. (same at both Centers)

recyclables
What happens to
3 Purchase a bulky waste disposal fee ticket (sticker), and put out garbage
Carry-in hours
Monday through Friday, 2nd and 4th Saturdays
9:00 a.m. - noon, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Carry-in weight Garbage processing fee

*Accepts even when the above days fall on a holiday 100 kg or less 1,500
Closed days Sundays, 1st, 3rd, 5th Saturdays Over 100 kg 1,500 + 200/10 kg
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.
Examples of items that cannot be brought in 21

Other efforts
Some recyclable waste Cans, glass bottles, and PETbottles, plastics (plastic Items designatedby
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. P03 - 06 products andplastic containers andpackaging) the Act on Promotionof Televisions (CRT, liquidcrystal, andplasma types),
Put your garbage in the designated place (in principle, a road not on private property) in a way that does not block passage. Recycling of Small Waste
Newspapers, cardboard, papercartons, miscellaneous refrigerators andfreezers, air conditioners (including
Electrical andElectronic
Recyclable paper outdoor units), washers anddryers, personal computers
Equipment, etc.
P07, 08 envelopes andpostcards, wrapping paper, etc.)
P15 23
There may be several collection vehicles in operationforpicking up different items, and the timing of pickup may vary for each item. Mercurythermometers andbloodpressure meters,
Tires, motorcycle and vehicle parts, drums

accepted in Kyoto City

Items that cannot be
Lithiumionbatteries,
(containers), pianos, electrical and copper wire,
batteries (lithiumionbatteries, etc.), rechargeable battery Items that cannot be
chains, wire rope, motors and machine tools, safes,
If requesting collection by a private-sectorbusiness, please requestitfromabusiness thathas a Kyoto City collection andtransportlicense (generalwaste). P13, 14 poweredelectric appliances, automobile batteries (including broken apart
those fortwo-wheeledvehicles)
In that case, you do notneed a bulky waste disposal fee ticket, butyou willneed to pay a collectionandtransportfee to the business. FRPboats

For questions about collection and transport of general waste/Kyoto Environmental Business Cooperative Tel.: 075-691-5516 Dangerous items
(aluminum, plastic), propane gas canisters, cassette fuel Industrial waste Waste plastics, glass scraps, etc., producedby
that might explode P25 business activities 25
Please do not requestgarbage processing by an unuseditemcollection business withoutaKyoto City license.
For details, please contact an Incineration Plant.
11 12
 PET bottles / Plastics
Other collection methods for Community collection services Mobile collection services Collection of categories 1 18

Recycled products
Recyclables
and toxic and hazardous garbage
recyclables (
Collection at base
Recyclables collection facilities
) Mobile collectionservices goes to schools, 03
Kyoto City collects recyclables and toxic and hazardous items at various Mobile collectionservices
parks, and other sites familiar to the public to

Recyclable paper
locations through various methods and carries out resource recycling. collect recyclables, petroleum, and other toxic
and hazardous garbage. Check the internet
See the Recyclables Collection Map for collection locations, business hours, and items accepted by Mobile collectionservices project Search
dates, times, and locations. Additionally,
the community collection services and recyclables collection facilities described here. partial schedules are published in the Kyoto Shimin Shimbun.
Miscellaneous paperwaste Search 07

Mobile collection services for toxic and hazardous garbage includes collection of the

Burnable garbage
spray cans /
Small metal items,
following four categories.
Collection at base (18 categories) *Eveninthe case of recyclables, items frombusiness activities cannotbe collected.
1 Petroleum 2 Pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals 3 Chemicals, paints, waxes, art supplies 4 Detergents
1 Newspapers 2 Miscellaneous 3 Paper cartons 4 Used Tempura oil 5 Old clothing 6 Dry-cell batteries
Cardboard paper waste (old clothes, fabric, 09
(paperboxes, etc.) Community collection services

an IncinerationPlant
Carrying garbage to
garbage
How to put out oversized
wrapping paper, etc.)

Kyoto City supports communitymembers' voluntary garbage reductionand

recycling 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 11
7 Button batteries 8 Rechargeable 9 Fluorescent 10 Mercury 11 Small appliances 12 Magnetic tapes

for recyclables
Other collection methods
batteries tubes thermometers and (items 30 cm 40 cm (videotape,
blood pressure 40 cm or smaller) *Condominium owners and management companies, contact the City
(lithiumionbatteries, etc.) cassette tape, etc.)
meters

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

13 Ink 14 Reusable bottles 15 Sharp objects 16 Disposable 17 Ceramic 18 Tree branches

cartridges (One-sho [1.8 liters] (kitchen knives, lighters tableware Items collected by community collection services
bottles, beerbottles) scissors, etc.) with contents
remaining
Newspapers Miscellaneous Old Cans Bottles Other: PETbottles,
and cardboard paper waste clothing *One-way bottles only small metal items, etc. 17
(bottles not intendedfor reuse)

requiring extra caution

and discard garbage
How to separate
*Counters for Ecological *Collection by mobile *Collection by mobile
Activities cannot accept them. collection services only 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 and
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the four categories of home appliances).
Please take out removable batteries. Wooden, cloth, and liquid items cannot be collected. *Some items are not collected at some collection sites.

recyclables
What happens to
Please erase personal information and other data.
* 18 Leaves on branches can be collected. Please discard fallen leaves as burnable garbage. About collection of old clothing Some old clothes can be collected, and some cannot,
These recyclables are collected as follows. so please separate them correctly before discarding.
Recyclables collection facilities What can be collected
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Old clothing that cannot be collected
(Collection for 1 16 *Depending on collectionsite, some items cannot be discarded)

Other efforts
Stained items, damp items, rugs, bed matts, sneakers,
Items collected, days, and hours varyby slippers, toilet seat covers, electric blankets, clothing
scraps, stockings, items used by pets, curtains, bedding
base, *Items collected may vary by collection site.
Map. Old clothing Used fabric Towels Yukata 23
Shinmachi
Nishinotoin-dori

Elementary School

accepted in Kyoto City

Items that cannot be
Horikawa-
Nakadachiuri Nakadachiuri-

Kamigyo Recycle Station

Station
Kamigyo Recycle

Hotel
Kyoto Brighton

dori
Kyoto Gyoen

Collected old clothing is reused as secondhand

Aburanokoji-dori

Address: 100 Kainokami-cho, Aburanokoji-Higashiiru, Nakadachiuri-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City

clothes or recycled as industrial rags orfelt
Business hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (openSaturdays, Sundays, and holidays) *Closed year-end/NewYear's Skirts Children's clothes Socks Jeans
Horikawa-dori

Shinmachi-dori

Tel. 075-222-3952 25
Shimochojamachi-
dori *Some clothing stores, etc., carry out retailer collection.
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 Home appliances Personal computers
Underthe Act on the Promotionof Effective Utilizationof Resources, manufacturers are
Laptop computers

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required to collect and recycle used computers (and computer displays), so theymust
Four categories of home appliances
Televisions, air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers, and washers and dryers are subject to the Act onPromotion of Recycling
Collection by computer manufacturer, etc.
than processed bymunicipalities. If youknow who the manufacturer is, contact the manufacturer's reception
Computer Desktop
counter. (If there is no PCmark, a recycling fee will be necessary.)
displays computers 07
For a home-built computer or a computer whose manufacturer has gone
Televisions Air conditioners Refrigerators and Washers and dryers out of business, contact the PC3RPromotionAssociation's reception
(including outdoor units) freezers counter. See the association's website for details.
* 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 have
a manufacturer because they are home-bult or the manufacturer has gone out of business, etc.
PC3RPromotion Association TEL 03-5282-7685

Correct disposal methods

Collection by nationally-designated vendor ReNet Japan Group Inc. 11
If having it picked up by the store where you bought it, store where you buy the replacement,
They use courier services to collect personal computers and small appliances.
or a nearby appliance retailer*
See their website for details. Application Packing
Pickup by
business
YES Tel.: 0570-085-800 (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Buy Request pickup by the store
YES NO
areplacement where you buy the replacement Kyoto City ReNet Japan Group Search

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Collections that include personal computers are free, up to one box (their data-deletionservice is fee-based, however)
NO
For details, visit the Kyoto City website or ask the Resource Circulation Promotion Section.
Kyoto City small appliances Search
Youknow the store They are still Request pickup by store
where itwas bought in business where it was bought
Small appliances P13
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The City performs collection at base for almost all commonelectricity and battery-powered appliances within 30
If you do not know the store where it was bought, or the store is far away, 40 40 cm. However, the four categories of home appliances (televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners, and
and pickup is not possible, request pickup by a nearby appliance retailer. washers and dryers), personal computers, large items that have been disassembled, and items from business
activities are not eligible.
At collection sites, sometimes there will be a collection box as shown below,
If you take it directly to a pickup location designated by an appliance manufacturer and sometimes there will be a worker at a counterto personally accept items. 19

Buy an Appliance Recycling Take it to designated pickup *Size allowed for collectionat base
location Within 30 40 40 cm
Bring the appliance to be disposed of
*Cost of the ticket = recycling cost and your Appliance Recycling Ticket with you.
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Designated pickup locations *Please be aware that designated pickup locations may relocate or otherwise change.
SHIMAZAKI-UNSOCo., Ltd. 57-4 Yokooji Rokutanhata, Fushimi-ku TEL 075-604-6055
NIPPONEXPRESS (until Nov. 30, 2023)Rakunan Logistics Center 234 Kamitoba Shirogamaecho, Minami-ku TEL 075-681-9571
Kyoto Branch (from Dec. 4, 2023)Keihan Yodo Logistics Center 414-10 Yodomizucho, Fushimi-ku TEL 075-748-9345 23
Collection box
Miyama Kyoto Express 43 Kisshoin Ishiharadonoushirocho, TEL 075-693-7757
Minami-ku

For recycling fees, etc., contact the manufacturer or the Appliance Recycling Ticket Center. before discarding, delete personal information from devices that contain it, such as mobile phones and smartphones.
Appliance Recycling Ticket Center 0120-319-640 Additionally, absolutely no items placed ina collection box or picked up by mobile collectionservices, etc., and
*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).
collected by the City will be returned. Please discard responsibly. 25

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 How to separate and dispose of garbage
Residents of condominiums, etc., where garbage is We have a collection base even for recyclables not listed below, so please cooperate with separated collection in
collected by private-sector companies
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P13, P14

Please be sure to separate recyclable paper, cans, glass bottles, and PET bottles, plastics,
Recyclables and small metal items and spray cans!
Within the city there are condominium buildings, etc., who have
private-sector businesses pick up their garbage because they Recyclable paper Put into paper bags by type and discard according to the following
Details of howto put methods.
need daily or nighttime pickup, etc. If a private-sector business Newspapers, cardboard, cartons, miscellaneous paper 07
out garbage varybyeach
picks up your garbage, rather than putting it in Kyoto City's fee- condominiumbuilding's
Put out for community collection services.
based designated bags, you need to put your garbage in clear envelopes, wrapping paper, paper bags, etc.)
Put out for used paper recyclers. P08
collectionsystem, so ask the
transparent or white transparent bags when you discard it.
managementcompanyof Take to collection facilities. P13, 14
Furthermore, even if a private-sector business collects your the building where youlive.
garbage, it still needs to be separated according to Kyoto City's
collection rules. Cans, glass bottles, and PETbottles 1 09

Food and drink cans, food and drink bottles, Discard removed caps and labels in plastics.
PET bottles for drinks, soy sauce, etc.
2 Empty and wash before discarding.
Residents of condominiums, etc., where garbage is

bags, OK?
based designated
Kyoto City's fee-
Don't use
3 Do not put foreign objects such a cigarette butts and nails in them.
collected by private-sector companies, please put
your garbage in clear transparent or
4 Remove and separate caps. P03 11

white transparent bags. Please put metal caps inburnable garbage and plastic caps in plastics.

Plastics 1
Plastic products
Usable bags Non-usable bags, etc. Plastic containers
and packaging
2 If the dirt is so bad it will not come off withwashing, put the itemin
burnable garbage. 13
Please use sturdybags that are clearandtransparent You cannot put out your garbage in black, blue,
3 Even if it is made of plastic, never put inanitemthat is powered by
or white and transparent. Off-the-shelf bags sold at or other colored bags or in cardboard boxes. You
batteries or electricity(with lithiumion batteries inside). P05, 06
cannot use the fee-based designated bags (yellow
bags) for burnable garbage either.
Small metal items and spray cans 1 Completely use up contents of spray cans and discard without
Pots, kettles, and other metal items making holes 17
whose longest dimension
is more or less under 30 cm 2 Remove grease stains before discarding. P09

Burnable garbage Thoroughly separate before putting it out.

Please be sure to separate recyclable paper, cans, glass bottles, Kitchen garbage, non-recyclable paper, glass, etc. 1 Drain water before discarding kitchen garbage.
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and PET bottles, plastics, and small metal items and spray cans. 2 Except when unavoidable, as with dirty items such as disposable
diapers, or with disposable facemasks, do not double bag to discard
Even if a private-sector business collects them, always separate the above recyclables. garbage.
3 Hazardous items such as glass, sharp objects, etc., are dangerous
during collection, so wrap them entirely in thick paper, etc., and place in
the center of a garbage bag. 21

When the disposal rules are not followed 4

If you do not follow disposal rules, e.g., not using clear transparent or Do not throw away items that can still be used; pass them on to someone else for reuse
white transparent bags, separating inadequately, or mixing in oversized garbage, Oversized garbage
private-sector businesses might not collect your garbage. Please follow the rules of your condominium building, etc., 23
when discarding oversized garbage.
Furniture (chests of drawers, table, etc.)
Otherdisposal Ask Kyoto City's oversized garbage collection center. P11
Why can't I use Kyoto City's fee-based designated bags if a private-sector business is collecting? methods Take it to anIncineration Plant. P12
The fee-based designated bags include a charge for garbage disposal. The garbage disposal charges of private-sector
businesses 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 white If the condominium building, etc., where you live does not separate recyclables as described above,
transparent bags instead of fee-based designated bags. contact the Resource Circulation Promotion Section. TEL 075-222-3946 25

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 How to separate anddiscardgarbage requiring extra caution Syringes, hypodermic needles, and other Scissors, kitchen knives,
box cutters, and other
home medical
Lithiumion batteries and otherrechargeable batteries and battery-powered electric appliances equipment sharp objects 03

Wireless
earphones
with needles

Tablets Mobile
Heated Mobile How to correctly discard How to correctly discard
tobacco batteries 07
phones products
Cannot be discarded as burnable Cannot be discarded as burnable
garbage or recyclable waste. garbage or recyclable waste.

Return to issuing
Electric razors
Rechargeable
vacuum cleaners Digital cameras
Portable and home
game consoles
Handheld
electric fans pharmacy, 09

medical institution, etc. services P13, 14

How to correctly discard Cannot be discarded as burnable garbage or recyclable waste. *Please dispose of plastic bags, tubing, and catheters as burnable
(Counters forEcological Activities do not accept them)
garbage, even if they are made of plastic.
Rechargeableelectric appliances Rechargeable batteries Use the above-noted collectionsites 11

Products that canbe charged. Products that Rechargeable batteries have recycle marks Because they can cause to dispose of sharp objects if youcan.
move or light up even when not plugged in based ontheir type. injury during collection/ If that is not possible, wrap the whole
might use rechargeable batteries. Courtesyof: JapanContainers And Packaging Recycling Association
object inthickpaper, etc., place it
Recycle marks separation work, never put
inthe center of a garbage bag, and
Example of rechargeable batteries

Lithium ion batteries themin garbage bags. discard it as burnable garbage.

Rapid 13
If the products three dimensions are within increase
in recent
years
Cautionrequired!

30 cm 40 cm 40 cm
Nickel- Nickel-
As "small appliances" P13, 14 cadmium hydrogen

Take to recyclables collectionfacilities Spray cans and

batteries batteries

* Some do not have recycle marks, but lithium ion batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries,
(collection box)
Take to mobile collection services
and nickel-hydrogenbatteries are collected forrecycling.
cassette fuel Lighters 17
Take to recyclables collection facilities P13
If larger than that
Take to mobile collection services P14 canisters Spray cans Cassette fuel
Take to a cooperating retailerof (General canisters
Dispose of as "oversized garbage"
Incorporated Association) JBRC*
P11, 12
*Established throughthe participationof battery manufacturers How to correctly discard How to correctly discard
(membercompanies).
It promotes the collectionandrecycling of rechargeable batteries.
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For details:
Cannot be discarded as burnable Cannot be discarded as recyclable
garbage or recyclable waste. waste.

Improper disposal can cause serious fires! Always completely use up contents Completelyused up ones
and, without making holes, discard Soak in water and put in
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There is a dangerthat rechargeable batteries inside rechargeable electric
Evenif the outside is plastic, never on the monthly collection day for burnable garbage P10
discard theminresidential waste,
of course, orinrecyclable waste small metal items and spray cans Those withsome contents left
(plastics).
Fire in a garbage truck Fire on a conveyorbelt in an Incineration Plant (Counters for Ecological Activities accept them 2 times per month)
Collection at base P13, 14

*For howto remove contents safely if anyare left,

Northeast Incineration Plant please check the websites of eachmanufacturer 23
(March 2019) or the Aerosol IndustryAssociationof Japan.

Repair period: About 6 months

Repair cost: About 150 million them to let the gas out, there is danger of explosion, so discard them
without making holes. 25

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 What happens to recyclables Types of recyclables Recycled and reused!

Recyclables collected through regular collection and collection at base, etc., Rechargeable batteries
Rechargeable batteries
are properly processed and recycled into various things or reused. Separation,
(lithium ion batteries, etc.)
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processing, etc., by
stainless steel products,
recycling business
Collection magnets, etc.
Types of recyclables Recycled and reused!
Fluorescent tubes, mercury
Cans, glass bottles, (Aluminum cans)
thermometers and blood
Aluminum cans, auto parts, etc. Separation,
and PETbottles pressure meters Glass, aluminum, 07
processing, etc., by
mercury, etc.
(Steel cans) recycling business
Collection
Separated Steel cans, iron and steel, etc.
Transferred or sold
at recycling (Glass bottles)
to recycling business Small appliances
Regular center Glass bottles,
Separation,
collection roadbed materials, etc. Gold, silver, copper, 09
processing, etc., by
minor metals, etc.
(PETbottles) recycling business
Collection
Recycled PETbottles

Plastics (Plastic products Foreign body removal Magnetic tapes

and plastic containers and andcompression packing Transferredto Recycled resins,
(videotape, etc.) Plastic portions in
packaging) at intermediate processing recycling business pallets, Shredded by recycling
chemical fuels and 11
facility chemical raw materials business
Regular for plastics, etc.
industrial boiler fuels
Collection
collection

Small metal items Aluminumand iron Ink cartridges

and spray cans separated at South
Sold to Each Reuse (cartridges),
recycling business Rebar, Sorting
Incineration Plant appliance raw materials
steel frames, etc. workshop 13
Regular Collection manufacturer for recycled resins, etc.
collection
Newspapers, cardboard, Reusable bottles Reuse
miscellaneous paper waste
Paper Sorted and washed
(paper boxes,wrapping paper, etc.) Regular collection Recycled paper, (one-sho
Recycling plant manufacturer
cardboard, etc. at Kyoto Glass Bottle [1.8 liters] bottles, 17
Collection Wholesaler Cooperative beer bottles)
Collection

Paper cartons Sharp objects

Paper Separation,
Iron and
Toilet paper,
Recycling plant manufacturer processing, etc., by stainless steel
facial tissue, etc.
recycling business products, etc. 19
Collection Collection

Used tempura oil Ceramics

Processing at Kyoto City Biodiesel fuel
(used by garbage trucks Shredded by recycling Aggregate, roadbed, etc.
waste cooking oil fuel
business
conversion facility and city buses)
Collection Collection 21

Old clothing Transferred to textile Tree branches

wholesaler or exporter Secondhand clothing Shredded by recycling
Compost fuel chips, etc.
Transferred to rag (foreign export) etc. business
Collection
Collection manufacturer 23

Dry-cell batteries and

button batteries
(Forreference) Burnable garbage After incineration at an Incineration Plant,*1,
Iron products, manganese, the incineration ash is buried at Ecoland Energy obtained through
Separation,
Otowa-no-mori*2 incineration is used to
processing, etc., by zinc, mercury, etc. *1 Some kitchengarbage is convertedto biogas
Regular supply electricity (power)
Collection recycling business collection *2 Some is buriedinthe Osaka Bay regional disposal station 25

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 Other efforts Collection for people who are elderly or have Kyoto City Magokoro Collec tion (Sinc ere Collec tion) Search
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. The city operates a garbage collection welfare service (Magokoro Collection = Heartful Collection) that will come to
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*There are various requirements, such as using social welfare services and home helperservices, etc.
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. About anti-crow measures 07
Dead bodies of stray dogs, stray cats, and wild animals on roads, etc., are collected for no charge. Please contact the
The City lends anti-bird netting at no charge.
Dead Animal Collection Center. If passage is blocked outside of reception hours, please contact the civil engineering 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.
Inquiries
1 Apply to the Dead Animal Collection Center for collection If bringing ina dead animal
0120-100-921 (toll-free) Center for Clean Life Environment
TEL 075-691-9376
The City subsidizes purchase of bird-proof cages (three-dimensional crow repellent cages)! 09
Reception hours: Monday - Friday Project content The City subsidizes a portionof the purchase price (1/2, up to 15,000) of bird-proof cages.
(including holidays) The number of subsidies is limited depending on the year.
free calls for mobile phones, IPphones, etc., Caution
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. There are conditions attached to the use of bird-proof cages, such as their shapes,
call on. 075-330-6850 locations, and management methods.
For other applications by mobile phone, call TEL0570-000-614 (Call charges apply) Inquiries Environment Policy Bureau Recycling-Oriented Society Promotion Department
Receptionhours: Monday - Friday(including holidays) 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Saturdays and Sundays 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Kyoto City bird-proof c age purchase subsidyprojec t Search

*Requests received after 4:00 p.m. will be picked up the following day.
2 About Kyoto City designated residential garbage collection bags
and the designated pickup point Kyoto Cityhas introduced a fee-based designated bag system with
Animals kept as livestock, such as cattle, horses, chickens, pigs, sheep, and ducks, two types of designated bags: those for burnable garbage and those for recyclable waste. Youcan buy
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cannot be collected. *If you kept yours as a pet, please discuss it with us. designated bags at retail stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, etc.
3 After reception, collection Capacity
Collection cannot be made on private property, so please bring it out to a public street.
Type
45 l 30 l 20 l 10 l 5l
Put the body in a plastic bag, etc., and then in a cardboard box.
*Place only the body inthe box. Remove its collar, etc. For burnable garbage 1 set 450 300 200 100 50
4 Afterwards, you will receive a payment notice from the Center for Clean (Formerlymarked
"Forresidential garbage") 17
Life Environment Sold as 10 bags perset 1 bag 45 30 20 10 5

Removal of human waste For recyclable waste 1 set 110 75 50 25

If regular removal of human waste is necessary, advance registration (application) is necessary. In addition, after registration, 1 bag 22 15 10 5

need human waste removal, you need to change or cancel your registration. Please contact the Center for Clean Life Where revenue from designated bags goes 19

Environment to do so.

For inquiries concerning registration, cancellation, fees, etc., For inquiries concerning collection work, contact
contact Center for Clean Life Environment (in charge of life Promotion of garbage Reserve funds for the
Center for Clean Life Environment (in charge of accounts) environment) reduction and recycling Lending of anti-bird netting Kyoto Citizen Environmental Fund
TEL075-691-4437 TEL075-681-5361 Food waste, paper waste Subsidizing purchases of 21
Reception hours: Monday - Friday (including holidays) Reception hours: Monday - Friday (including holidays) The Fund's reserves are used over the
reduction, plastic resource bird-proof cages
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. recycling mid- to long term inrenewable energy
Subsidizing community Providing garbage bags for sectors that apply advanced technologies,
collectionservices volunteer cleanups etc.
Collection at base, etc., of Lending, etc., of surveillance
recyclables
cameras forillegal dumping, etc.
Based on applications, the City provides and lends cleaning tools and collects garbage for volunteer cleaning activities inpublic spaces. Flyers and pamphlets that utilize revenue from
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How to apply: fee-based designated bag carry these marks!

garbage by 10 days before the activities take place.
Where to apply: Measures against global warming Theproject utilizes
revenuesfrom
thef ee- based
designated bags for
residential garbage

Promotion of use of solar power systems, etc.

*See back coverfor contact information. 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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 Garbage *For how to discard items not noted below, see the City's website (Kyoto Kogomi Net [https://kyo-

Items that cannot be accepted in Kyoto City

to-kogomi.net/citizens/]) or contactthe Resource CirculationPromotionSection(Tel.: 075-222-3946).
Separation *Oversized garbage items cannot be crushed or disassembled for disposal as burnable garbage. We
askforyour understanding and cooperationfor the smoothcollectionand disposal of garbage.

Garbage fromplaces of business Dictionary

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. Item Key points of disposal methods Related Item Key points of disposal methods Related
pages pages
For commercial waste disposal methods, see the "Guidebook for Proper Waste Management" on the website for businesses Kyoto Kogomi Net A CB
Bathroom scales Digital ones up to 30cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; 9,
(https://kyoto-kogomi.net/business/). Installation locations are registered andmanaged, (bathroom scales) SM analogue, metal ones are SMif theirlongest portion 11 - 14
AEDs (main unit) NG 25 OG is up to 30 cm; anything else is OG
so ask the retailer

Contact regarding general waste collection and transport: Kyoto Environmental Business Cooperative TEL 075-691-5516 Agricultural chemicals NG
Ask the retailer. Mobile collection services are
also possible (upto two bottles of one literare 14,25
Bats OG 11,12
acceptable depending onthe type) Motorizedbicycles and small householduse items
Contact regarding industrial waste collectionandtransport: Kyoto Industrial Waste Association TEL 075-694-3402 Air conditioners RL Including outdoor units 15 Battery (medium to large) CB
are "Collectionat base (rechargeable batteries)"; ask
retailers aboutthose forautomobiles, motorcycles
13,14,
25
andgenerators.
PL Manual ones (plastic) go in PL if the garbage bag 5, CB Refer to "Dry-cell batteries and buttonbatteries,"
Air pumps CB will close, powered ones go in CBif no larger Battery (small) 13,14
If you rely on an unlicensed business... OG than 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm, orOG if larger 11 - 14
Battery chargers CB
"Rechargeable batteries (Lithium ion batteries)"
13,14
This may lead to illegal dumping. Furthermore, it is a violation of the Act onWaste Management and Public Cleaning CB Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; 11 - 14 Beds OG 11,12
OG anything largeris OG
Belts BG 10
If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and the
same business listed onthe license, etc., to ensure proper disposal. Albums
BG garbage bag can be closed, it is BG. If disposing 10 - 12 Benches (home use) OG 11,12
OG of alarge amount at one time, it is OG (discard in
bundles about 30 cm high) CB
Bicycle airpumps Motorizedones up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm 11 - 14
Aluminum foil pots and pans BG 10 OG are CB; anything larger ormanual ones are OG

Other garbage that cannot be collected Also cannot be brought to City Incineration Plants CB Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; anything Bicycles OG Motorizedbicycle batteries are not accepted. Ask
the retailer, etc. 11,12
largeris OG 11 - 14
OG SM
Items containing hazardous substances Antennas OG BS and CS antennas, etc., are the same 11,12
Birdcages
OG
Metal ones 30 cm or less are SM. Anything else
is OG 9,11,12

Item Where to ask and how to dispose Acrylic and glass ones are OG Blankets CB
Those that are heavily soiled orcannot be cleaned
13,14
OG For plastic items light enough to hold inone are BG
Aquariums 5,11,12
Dry-cell batteries and button batteries Return to retailer collection box or use collection at base. P13, 14 PL
hand, if the garbage bag can be closed, put in PL;
anything bigger is OG.
Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;
CB anything largeris OG
Blenders
Automobile batteries (including those BG
Up to two bags per one collection canbe BG (if
garbage bag is light enough to hold inone hand,
(cooking equipment) OG
Remove and place with BG, as there is arisk of
the glass, etc., containers breaking, which might
11 - 14

for two-wheeled vehicles) Ash

OG and can be closed *Dispose of afterdampening
so it does not scatter). Anything else is OG
10 - 12 interfere with processing

Solar panels Ask the retailer, etc. Metal ones 30 cmor less are SM. Anything else is
Blinds OG 11,12
SM BG. Wrap glass and ceramic items in thick paper, Blood- pressure meters CB Digital, Those using mercury 13,14
Ashtrays etc., andplace in centerof bag so they are not 9,10
BG
Medicines thatare poisonous, deleterious, etc. dangerous. Blu-ray discs PL Case only is also PL. Paperinside the case is MP 5

CB Remove batteries before discarding. Blu-ray players and CB Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;
Ask the manufacturer or retailer, etc. Audio systems Itemsupto 30cm 40cm 40cm are CB; anything 11 - 14 11 - 14
Agricultural chemicals (for gardening, etc.) OG largeris OG
recorders OG anything largeris OG
*Some can be picked up by mobile collection services P14 Auto parts Boilers NG Askthe retailer. 25
NG Askthe retailer. 25
Syringes and hypodermic needles Please return them to the issuing medical institution or pharmacy. P20 Automobiles NG Askthe retailer. 25
Books MP 7,8,13,14
Bottles (bottles not intended Forsafety, wrapbroken bottles inthick paper, etc.,
for reuse) CE andplace in centerof bag forBG
3
B
Items that may be dangerous to collect and process PL
Bowling balls OG Incineration Plants cannot accept them. Apply to
the Oversized Garbage Receiving Center 11
Baby bottles Plastics items are PL. Anything else is BG 5,10
BG SM
Item Where to ask and how to dispose Metal ones are SM. Plastic ones are PL; all others
BG Up to two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage Bowls (kitchen use) PL are BG 5,9,10
Rechargeable batteries Bags
OG
bag is light enough to holdinone hand, andcan be 10 - 12
BG
(lithium ion batteries, etc.) Returnto retailer collection box or use collectionat base. P13, 14 closed). Anything else is OG
Wrapin thickpaper, etc., so they are not dangerous
If the inkhas not been completely used up,
Ballpoint pens PL remove the core and items not made of plastic 5 and take themin.
Box cutters CB *CBotherthanat Counters forEcological Activities (if 13,14
Petroleum Ask the retailer. are BG
placing in BG, wrap in thick paper, etc., andplace in
PL center of bag)
Paints and solvents *Some can be picked up by mobile collection services P14 Balls
BG
Plastics items are PL. Anything else is BG 5,10
CB Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;
Gas canisters Ask the manufacturer or retailer, etc. BG
Up to two bags perone collection can be BG (if
garbage bag is light enoughto hold in one hand,
Bread makers
OG anything largeris OG 11 - 14
Bamboo and can be closed). Anything else is OGorask 10 - 12
OG
The Japan Fire Extinguisher Manufacturers Association cooperates with local landscapers, etc. Bricks OG 11,12

BG If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and the PL Ones with plastic handles and that are less than
Bamboo blinds garbage bag can be closed, it is BG. All others 10 - 12 50 cm are PL; all others are BG. 5,
OG BG
Fire extinguishers please ask the Fire Extinguisher Recycle Promotion Center are OG Brooms
OG
If it is not light enough to hold in one hand, and the
garbage bag cannot be closed, it is OG
10 - 12

Fire Extinguisher Recycle Promotion Center TEL03-5829-6773 Bamboo mat OG If you ve askeda business fora replacement, ask 11,12
that business for collection.
PL
Brushes, combs Plastic ones are PL; all others are BG 5,10
URL https://www.ferpc.jp/ Fire extinguisher recycling counter Search Barbells OG 11,12 BG
Bath covers OG 11,12 BS TVtuners CB 13,14
BG If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and the PL
*Not available for use by corporations 0120-822-306 OG
garbage bag can be closed, it is BG. Anything 10 - 12
SM
Items light enoughto hold in one hand, and the
else is OG Buckets garbage bag can be closed: Plastic ones are PL; 5,
Items that are markedly large in volume or weight Bath seats
PL For plastic items light enough to hold inone
hand, if the garbage bag can be closed, put in PL. 5,11,12
BG
OG
metal ones 30 cm andunderare SM; all others are 9 - 12

OG
Item Where to ask and how to dispose Anything else is OG
O
Automobiles
Tires Ask the retailer.
BGBurnable garbage co llec tio n CB 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
Large motors CESe parated c ollec tion of cans, MP Recyclable paper o ther than newspapers, cardboard, and carto ns
Pianos Ask the manufacturer or retailer, etc. glass bo ttles, and PET bo ttles P07, 08, 13, 14
PL Se parated c ollec tion of plastic s
NG Items that canno t be ac cepted by the city
Ask the retailer, anautomobile repair shop, or the below. SM Se parated c ollec tion of small me tal items RL Recycling o f the items is mandate d by law P15, 16
OG Ove rsized garbage*
Motorcycles and Motorcycle Recycling Call Center TEL050-3000-0727 RE There are vo luntary co llec tio n ro utes by retailers, e tc.
motorized two-wheeled vehicles Reception hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Oversized garbage items cannotbe crushed or disassembled for disposal as burnable garbage. We askfor yourunderstanding andcooperation for the smoothcollectionanddisposal of garbage.
(except Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and year-end/New Year's) *Use CB (free) for smallappliances of 30 cm 40 cm 40 cmor smaller.

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SM Metal ones 30 cm orless are SM; anything bigger CB Those that are heavily soiled or cannot be cleaned Deodorizers BG 10 Electronic cigarette, There is a dangerthat rechargeable batteries will
is OGAnything otherthan metals, if light enough Clothes are BG 13,14 plastic CB 13,14
BG to hold in one hand, and the garbage bag can be 9 - 12 RE heated tobacco are CB
Desicc ants
OG closed, is BG. Anything else is OG
Clothes dryers RL 15 (used with food) BG Do not open bags 10 Electronic dictionaries
Insulate the electrodes with tape, etc., and (electronic organizers, CB Remove batteries before discarding 13,14
RE SM CB Remove batteries before discarding. calculators)
Button batteries dispose of through REorCB. They can cause 13,14 Desk lamps Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; 11 - 14
CB Clothespins PL
Bodies that are metal are SM. Plastic ones are PL; 5,9,10 OG
all others are BG anything largeris OG Empty coating material BG Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage
BG (paint, etc.) cans bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe 10 - 12
C Desks, tables OG 11,12 OG closed). Anything else isOG
Cables CB 13,14 Clothing storage cases OG OG even if made of plastic 11,12 If youchange it at home, consult a gas station or
Detergents NG Ask the retailer. Mobile collection services are also 14,25
possible (depending on type) Engine oil NG retailer about pickup. Mobile collection services 14,25
Remove batteries before discarding. Disposable are also possible (up to 20 liters)
Cameras and digital cameras CB cameras go inBG 13,14 CO2 canisters SM small items for beauty, drink products, etc., and 9 If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and the
dispose of as SM. garbage bag canbe closed, it is BG. Anything else is Wrapin thickpaper, etc., so they are not dangerousand
Wrap in thickpaper, etc., so they are not Diatomaceous earth BG OG. 10 take them in. *CBotherthanat Counters forEcological
Ask the retailer. Mobile collection services are (mats, etc.) Engraving knives CB 13,14
dangerous and take them in. Coating material (paint, etc.) NG also possible 14,25 Products containing asbestos are voluntarily Activities(ifplacing inBG, wrapinthickpaper, etc., and
Can openers CB *CBotherthan at Counters for Ecological 13,14 recalled by their manufacturers. place incenterof bag, so they are not dangerous)
Activities (if placing in BG, wrap in thickpaper, CB Remove and place withBG, as there is a risk of
etc., and place in center of bag) Coffee makers, Ask the retailer. Mobile collectionservices are Envelopes MP 7,8,13,14
Tea makers the glass, etc., containers breaking, which might 11 - 14 Diesel NG 14,25
OG interfere withprocessing also possible (up to 20 liters)
Candles BG 10 Extension cords CB Reel types larger than30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are 13,14
Colored plywood shelving OG 11,12 Digital cameras CB Remove batteries before discarding. 13,14 OG
BG If it is light enough to holdin one hand, and the
Canes garbage bag can be closed, it is BG; anything 10 - 12 CB Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage F
OG else is OG Combination Itemsupto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cmare CB; anything 11 - 14 Dirt BG bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe 10
microwave ovens OG largeris OG closed). Anything else isOG Facial tissue paper
Cans CE (toilet paper) BG 10
(for beverages and food) Rinse them out. *One-to (18 liters) cans are OG 3 RL If togetherwithacomputer, recycle withthe method 13,14, Dish washers OG 11,12
RE Computer mice Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage
CB onpage 16. Anything else is CB 16
BG bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe
Cans BG *One-to (18 liters) cans are OG 10 PL Fallen leaves 10 - 12
(for paint or machine oil) If you don t know who the manufactureris, take OG closed). Anything else isOG
Computer monitors RL 16 SM Plastics are PL, metals are SM
it to PC3RPromotion Association Dishes Ceramic ones are CB(mobile collection services 5,9,10,
Cans (otherthan those for Items whose longest dimension is more orless CB 13,14
beverages, food, paint, and SM 9 Storage, powerunits, etc., that are sold only). All others are BG CB Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;
machine oil) under 30 cm. *One-to (18 liters) cans are OG separately, if 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm orsmaller, BG Fan coolers anything largeris OG 11 - 14
OG
Computer parts CB are CB. Products that have been disassembled 13,14
Cardboard 7,8, are "Not eligible"; monitors, etc., are "Ask the RL Gas, petroleum and kerosene are OG(remove
13,14 Recycle computerdisplays with the methodon page 11 - 14, CB
retailer" Display monitors CB 16. Othermonitors up to 30 cm 40 cm 40cmare the petroleum, etc., before disposal); electric and
16 Fan heaters ceramic ones upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; 11 - 14
Carpets OG 11,12 Includes standard attached items at time of OG CB; anything largeris OG OG
Computers RL purchase 16 anything largeris OG
If there is anything left inside, use it up outside Disposable chopsticks BG Outer bags are PL if made of plastic 10 CB Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;
Cassette fuel canisters SM where there are no sparks and then discard without 9 Concrete blocks OG 11,12 Fax machines 11 - 14
Flushthe waste down the toilet, then wrapthe OG anything largeris OG
making holes Disposable diapers BG 10
As they will become microplastics that contribute to diaperina bag, etc. anddiscard it
PL If the tape portion is cut to 50 cm orless, PL; Contact lenses BG oceanpollution, do not washthem down the drains 10 Film (camera use) BG 10
Cassette tapes 5,13,14 of sinks and insteadput them into BG(asthey are Doll cases OG Can be collectedwith doll inside 11,12
CB anything else is CB
sanitary goods) Ask the Fire Extinguisher Recycle Promotion
PL Items light enoughto hold inone hand, and the Fire extinguishers NG Center 25
CB Remove batteries before discarding. SM
CD player Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; 11 - 14 Metal pots, cookers, kettles, fry pans, etc., 30 cm garbage bag canbe closed: Plastic ones are PL; all 5,
Cooking equipment 9,11,12 Dolls BG Use up the contents and do not open any small
OG anything largeris OG OG orless are SM. Anything else is OG 10 - 12
OG bag: OG Fire extinguishers SM holes. 9
Cooking stoves OG 11,12 (spray cans) Caps are PL. Askmanufacturers about items that
CDs, CD cases PL Paper inside the case is MP 5 cannot be emptied
Door/window screens OG 11,12
CB Coolers OG OG even if made of plastic 11,12 Fireworks BG Dampen with waterand dispose of 10
only). Forall others, up to two bags perone collection Draining board (sunoko) OG 11,12
Ceramics, vases BG 10 - 14
can be BG(if garbage bag is light enoughto hold in Cords CB Objects such as drums are OG 13,14 Drum sets When disposing, two per bag if they protrude from
OG one hand, andcanbe closed); anything else is OG OG 11,12 Fishing rods BG the bag 10
(musical instrument)
Cotton BG 10
SM Foritems light enoughto holdin one hand, and the Dispose of through REor CB. Insulate the Flashlights CB Remove batteries before discarding 13,14
garbage bag can be closed, put inSM. For others, Dry cell batteries RE electrodes of rechargeable ones with tape, etc.
Chains NG consult with the retailer, and plastic ones go inBG 9,10,25 Cotton swabs BG 10 (manganese, alkaline, 13,14
lithium ion batteries, etc.) CB Flatware racks OG 11,12
BG (50 cm and underare plastics) BG, CE, PL, orSM.
Crayons BG 10 PL Ones with plastic handles and that are less than 50
SM Foritems light enoughto holdin one hand, and the Dry cleaning bags PL 5 cm are PL; forall others, those forwhich a garbage 5,
Cupboards OG 11,12 Floor brushes BG 10 - 12
Chains (metal) NG garbage bag can be closed, put inSM. For others, 9,10,25
consult with the retailer, and plastic ones go inBG Dryers OG in a garbage bag and that cannot be closed are OG
BG OG However, clothes dryers are RL(P15) 11,12
PL (dish dryer, etc.)
Plastics are PL, metals are SM PL If itis made ofplastic, it is PL. If it is not made of plastic
Chairs OG 11,12 SM 5,9,10, Duct tape BG 10 (e.g., glass)anditislight enoughto holdin one hand, and 5,
Cups Ceramic ones are CB (mobile collectionservices 13,14 Flower vases BG
CB only). All others are BG the garbage bag canbe closed, it is BG. Anything else is 10 - 12
Up to two bags perone collection can be BG(if Dumbbells OG Plastics light enough to hold in one hand are PL; 11,12 OG OG
BG garbage bag is light enough to holdin one hand, and BG anything else is OG.
Charcoals 10 - 12 For safety, wrapbroken tubes in thick paper, etc.,
OG can be closed. Dampenand discard). Anything else
is OG Curtain tracks OG 11,12 PL Fluorescent tubes CB and place in centerof bag for BG. (See P26 for 13,14
Plastic ones are PL; metal ones 30 cm and under
Dustpans SM 5,9,10 LEDs)
Chemicals NG Ask the retailer. Mobile collection services are also 14,25 BG Up to two bags per one collection can be BG. are SM; all others are BG
possible (depending ontype) Curtains Anything else is OG 10 - 12 BG 7,8,
OG Flyers MP 13,14
Chests of drawers OG 11,12 Cushioning materials PL Items not made of plastic are BG 5 DVD PL Case is PL, paperinside the case is MP 5
Folding chairs andtables OG 11,12
Child seats OG 11,12 If it is light enough to holdin one hand, and the CB Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;
garbage bag can be closed, it is BG; anything else DVD/CD players anything largeris OG 11 - 14 SM
Child vehicles, playthings BG OG
is OG. Cushions that use microbeads may spill PL If there is a metal part andit is 30 cm or less,
(tricycles, bicycles, OG 11,12 Cushions their contents, which impedes collection, so put 10 - 12 Food turners SM; plastic ones are PL; all others are BG 5,9,10
OG E
swings, etc.) them in anotherbag before placing them inside a BG
Wrap in thickpaper, etc., so they are not garbage bag and discarding Main unit is CB, cloth cases are BG, plastic cases
dangerous and take them in. Earphones CB are PL 13,14 PL Plastic ones are PL; all others are
PL Plastic ones with a thickness up to 5 mm are PL; Forks "Burnable garbage" 5,10
Chisels CB *CBotherthan at Counters for Ecological 13,14 Cutting boards 5,10 BG
Activities (if placing in BG, wrap in thickpaper, BG all others are BG BG If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and the
etc., and place in center of bag) Earthenware pots garbage bag can be closed, it is BG. Anything 10 - 12 Fruitwine bottles
OG else is OG (glass ones for making plum BG 10
D
Cigarette butts, ashes BG 10 wine, etc.)
Remove batteries and the main bicycle body is
Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage BG If moisture remains, drainbefore discarding 10 OG Frypans SM 9
Clay BG E-bike OG Batteries with recycling marks are CB; for others,
11.12
(paper clay, etc.) bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe 10 - 12
OG closed). Anything else isOG Remove batteries before discarding. consult with the retailer Furniture
Itemsup to 30 cm 40cm 40cm are CB; anything (chests of drawers, etc.) OG 11,12
PL Clean dirt. Those that cannot be cleaned are BG 5 largeris OG (Incineration Plants cannot accept them, Electric blankets OG Items 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm orsmaller when 11,12
CB so apply to the OversizedGarbage Receiving Center. 11,13, not folded are CB. CB Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;
Clinical thermometers CB Digital ones and those using mercury 13,14 OG Can only be takento collection facilities if aregistered 14 OG
Futon driers anything largeris OG 11 - 14
Electric carpets 11,12 OG
CB Remove batteries before discarding. freonhas beencontractedforthe removal of freon,
Clocks Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; 11 - 14 Electric cords, power strips CB Gathercords so they do not tangle 13,14 Futons OG 11,12
(battery or electric-powered) OG anything largeris OG
Deleterious substances Remove batteries before discarding handheld
Those that are heavily soiled or cannot be cleaned NG Ask the retailer. 25 CB electric fans. G
Cloth CB 13,14 (deleterious drugs) Electric fans 11 - 14
are BG OG Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;
anything largeris OG Galvanized iron OG
Dentures BG BG, even if made of plastic 10 (corrugated sheets) 11,12
Electric organs OG Items using piano wire are not accepted. Depending 11,12
Electric pianos onweight, ask the retailer, etc. Wrap in thickpaper, etc., and place in centerof
Galvanized steel wires BG bag so they are not dangerous. 10
BG Burnable g arbage co llec tio n CB 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 Electric razors CB Remove batteries before discarding. 13,14 Remove batteries before discarding.
CB
CE Se parate d c o lle c tio n o f c ans , glass MP Recyclable paper other than newspapers, cardboard, and cartons Electric toothbrushes Main bodies with removable items like batteries Game consoles
OG
Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; 11 - 14
CB 13,14 anything largeris OG
bo ttle s, and PET b o ttles P07, 08, 13, 14 (main body) removed are CB. (*Brush portion is PL)
PL Separate d co llec tio n o f p lastic s NG Ite ms that c anno t be ac c ep ted by the c ity CB Game software (cartridges) CB 13,14
Electromagnetic ranges Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; 11 - 14
SM Separated co llec tio n of small metal items RL Re c yc ling is mandate d by law P15, 16 OG anything largeris OG
OG Ove rs ize d garbage* RE 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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PL Headphones CB 13,14 Ladders OG 11,12 Items whose longest dimension is 30 cm or less
Items light enoughto hold inone hand, and the garbage Mini beerkeg and taps (home RE are SM.
SM bag can be closed: Plastic ones are PL; metal ones 30 5, Remove batteries before discarding. SM use, metal) Items disposed of in the course of business 9
Garbage can Health equipment CB Ladles Plastic ones are PL, 5,9 SM
BG cm and under are SM; all others are BG 9 - 12 Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; 11 - 14 those with metal parts are SM activities cannot be collected.
(battery or electric-powered) OG anything largeris OG PL
OG LANcables CB 13,14 If it is light enough to holdin one hand, and the
CB BG garbage bag canbe closed, it is BG. Wrap inthick
Ask the retailerormanufacturer. However, see Heated tobacco products 13,14 Mirrors paper, etc., and place incenterof bag so they are 10 - 12
Gas canisters NG "Cassette fuel canisters" for those used with 25 RE Laptop computers RL 16 OG
not dangerous. Anything else is OG.
portable gas stoves
Childrens and those otherthan full face, if light Laundry poles, platforms OG 11,12
Gas ranges OG 11,12 Helmets OG enoughto hold in one hand, and the garbage bag 11,12 Mobile batteries CB garbage processing, so they are CB 13,14
can be closed, are BG. Incineration Plants cannot accept them, so apply to
Lawnmowers OG the Oversized Garbage Receiving Center
11
Gas stoves OG 11,12 Please erase your databefore discarding. Remove
Hole punchers SM 9 Mobile phones CB batteries if possible
13,14
Ask the retailer. Mobile collection services are also Lawnmowers (home use) OG 11,12
Gasoline NG 14,25 Home medical use plastic *Always return syringe needles to the issuing
possible (put in gas can, up to 4 liters) BG 10 If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and the RL Recycle computer displays with the methodon
bags, tubing, andcatheters pharmacy, medical institution, etc. BG 11 - 14,
RE Leather products garbage bag can be closed, it is BG. Anything 10 - 12 Monitors CB page 16. All other items upto 30 cm 40 cm 16
Glass bottles Rinse themout. For safety, wrap broken bottles in 13,14 If the item is light enough to holdin one handwith OG else is OG (large products such as carry- on bags) 40 cm are CB; anything larger is OG
(reusable glass bottles) CB thickpaper, etc., and place in centerof bag forBG PL OG
Hose reels the hose removed, and if the garbage bag can be 5,11,12 Fora 40-watt orhigherstraight-type LED
OG closed, put plastic ones in PL and anything else in OG
PL OG LEDlight bulbs and Mops 11,12
Glass bottles lids Plastics items are PL. Anything else is BG 5,10 BG from the bag, it is OG. For all others, wrapin thick 10
BG paper, etc., and place in centerof bag to avoid Ask the retailer orthe Motorcycle Recycling Call
Motorcycles NG 25
Up to two bags perone collectioncan be BG(if Up to two bags per one collection canbe BG(if danger of breakage and put it in BG Center
BG garbage bag is light enough to hold in one hand, and
garbage bag is lightenoughto holdinone hand, and Hoses canbe closed(items under 50 cm are PL)). Anything 10 - 12 PL Motorized saws OG 11,12
Glass plates BG can be closed. Wrap in thick paper, etc., and place in OG Lids Plastics items are PL. Anything else is BG 5,10
10 - 12 else is OG BG
and glass products OG centerofbag so they are not dangerous.) Anything Motorized two-wheeled Ask the retailer orthe Motorcycle Recycling Call
else is OG(protectbothsides withcloth packing NG 25
tape). Hot plates (shichirin) OG 11,12 Wrap inthick paper, etc., and place in center vehicles Center
Lightbulbs BG of bag so they are not dangerous. Fluorescent 10
Glasses BG 10 Indicates electric appliances. lightbulb tubes are CB(*see P26 for LEDs) BG If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and the
Hot waterboilers CB Items 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm or smallerare CB. 13,14 Music boxes garbage bag can be closed, it is BG; anything 10 - 12
PL (electric appliances) Anything else is OG BG *Soak lighters whose gas has beenused up in 10,13, OG else is OG
Glasses cases Plastic ones are PL; all others are BG 5,10 *Thermos bottles (iron insulating containers)are SM Lighters (disposable) water and thenput them in BG
BG CB Those with some contents left are CB 14
Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; N
If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and the CB anything largeris OG Lighters
BG Hotplates 11 - 14 BG Used up and discard 10 Wrap inthick paper, etc., and place in centerof
Globes garbage bag canbe closed, it is BG. Anything else is 10 - 12 OG Place glass lids withBG, as there is a risk of them (other than disposable) Nails BG bag so they are not dangerous. 10
OG OG breaking, which might interfere with processing
Without including the umbrellaportion, items 30 cm Wrap inthick paper, etc., and place in centerof
Gloves (baseball, boxing, CB Remove batteries before discarding. 40cm 40 cm orsmalleronly are CB. If larger Needles BG 10
etc.) BG 10 Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; 11 - 14 than that, they are OG bag so they are not dangerous.
OG anything largeris OG CB Nets (drainers for kitchen
Leatherproducts or those that are heavily soiled or Ceiling lights can interfere with collection, and dispose of as CB 11 - 14 BG If moisture remains, drain before discarding 10
Gloves (cloth) CB 13,14 Always return them to the issuing medical OG use, etc.)
cannot be cleaned are BG Hypodermic needles NG 25 Lightbulbs and umbrellaparts are BG(if glass, place
institution, pharmacy, etc. in the centerof the bag so it is not dangerous before Nets (onion use, orange use, PL Plastic materials less than 50 cm are PL; all
Glow lamps (lighting tubes) BG 10 disposal). 5,10
etc.) BG others are BG.
I
Glue sticks PL Those with some contents left are BG 5 Lipstick BG 10
For ink cartridges, use collection boxes at stores 7,8,
If it is light enough to holdin one hand, foldable, RE Newspapers 13,14
Go game boards OG and the garbage bag can be closed, it is BG 11,12 Ink cartridges or CB, andfor tonercartridges, askthe retaileror 13,14 Lithium ion batteries RE Insulate the electrodes with tape, etc., and
CB manufactureror put in BG. (rechargeable batteries) dispose of through REorCB. They can cause 13,14 Nickel-cadmium batteries Insulate the electrodes with tape, etc., and
CB RE
Golf balls BG 10 Forplastic items light enough to holdin one hand, (rechargeable dispose of through REorCB. They can cause 13,14
PL batteries) CB
Golf goods Insect cages/cases if the garbage bag can be closed, put inPL (items 5,11,12 Lockers OG 11,12
(clubs, bags) OG 11,12 OG that can breakand become sharp are BG)Anything
else is OG Lunchbox container outer Nickel-hydrogen batteries RE Insulate the electrodes with tape, etc., and
Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage PL 5 (rechargeable dispose of through REorCB. They can cause 13,14
BG Interlocking foam tiles PL 5 batteries) CB
Grass bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe 10 - 12
OG closed). Anything else isOG PL Plastics ones are PL (rinse them out); all others
Ironing boards OG 11,12 Lunchboxes are BG 5,10 Notebooks MP 7,8,13,14
Graters SM 9 BG
Irons CB 13,14 O
Up to two bags per one collection can be BG(if M
Gravel BG garbage bag is light enough to holdin one hand, 10 J Oil (edible) CB Plant-based oils only. Soakup animal-based oils 13,14
and can be closed). Magazines MP 7,8, suchas lard withpaper and discard as BG.
Main unitis CB; remove andplace glass, etc., 13,14
CB Ask a gas station or the retailer. Collection by
Green plastic garnish PL 5 Juicers, blenders containers withBGas there is ariskofbreaking, which 11 - 14 Oil NG mobile collection services is also possible (up to 14,25
OG might interfere withprocessing Magnets BG 10 (forautomobiles, etc.)
SM 20 liters)
30 cm or less are SM. Wrap inthick paper, etc., and place in centerof
Griddles (home use) 9,11,12 K Magnifying glass BG 10
OG Anything else is OG bag so they are not dangerous. Oil cans (machine oil) BG Empty them out. *One-to (18 liters) cans are OG 10
Kerosene NG Ask the retailer. Mobile collection services are 14,25 Wrap inthick paper, etc., and place in centerof Incineration Plants cannot accept them. Apply to
Grocery bags PL 5 also possible (up to 20 liters) Magnifying glasses BG 10 Oil heaters OG 11
bag so they are not dangerous. the Oversized Garbage Receiving Center
Guitars OG 11,12 Kerosene plastic containers OG Empty before discarding 11,12 As an infectious disease countermeasure, put it CB Those that are heavily soiled or cannot be cleaned
Masks BG in abag, then put that in a garbage bag before 10 Old clothing are BG 13,14
H Kettles SM 9 disposal. RE
If they were in aset with a personal computer, the OG RE Rinse them out. Forsafety, wrapbroken bottles in
Hair dryers, hair irons CB 13,14 RL manufacturerwill accept themfor no charge (P16). 13,14,
Massage chairs 11,12 One-sho [1.8 liters] bottles 13,14
Keyboards(for computers) thickpaper, etc., and place incenterof bag forBG
CB Items 30cm 40cm 40cm orsmalleronly are 16 CB
PL CB Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;
(Hair) combs Plastic ones are PL; all others are BG 5,10 CB. If larger thanthat, they are OG Massagers anything larger is OG 11 - 14 One-to (18 liters) cans OG Empty cans out 11,12
BG OG
Keyboards CB Items up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; Organs OG 11,12
PL Plastic ones are PL (aportion are also acceptable (musical instruments) anything largeris OG 11 - 14
Hairpins 5,10 OG
BG even if they include metal); all others are BG Matches BG Soak in waterand discard 10 P
Keys BG Fromthe perspective of crime prevention, BG 10
BG PL Plastic ones less than 50 cm are PL; all others
Hammers Rubberones, etc., without metal parts are BG 9,10 Those that are heavily soiled orcannot be cleaned Packing string are BG. 5,10
SM Kimono CB are BG 13,14 BG
Hand carts OG 11,12 Kitchen garbage Mats, mattresses OG 11,12 Padlocks SM 9
(cooking scraps) BG Adequately strain and dispose of 10
Those that are heavily soiled orcannot be cleaned Ask the retailer ormobile collection services
Hand towels CB 13,14 Wrapin thick paper, etc., so they are not (hazardous)
are BG Paint NG 14,25
dangerous and take them in. Measuring tape BG 10 Completely use up contents of spray paint cans
Kitchen knives CB *CBother than at Counters forEcological 13,14 and discard as SM
BG The warmers themselves are BG, the outerbags are Activities (if placing in BG, wrapin thick paper, As items with pointed tips are dangerous, remove
Hand warmers 10,13,14 BG
CB PL. Rechargeable ones are CB etc., and place in centerof bag) Mechanical pencils PL the tip and take out the core before disposal, 5 Paints Mobile collectionservices are also possible 10
items not made of plastic are BG
SM Bodies that are metal and30 cm orless are SM. Kitchen range OG 11,12 Pair of dumbbells OG 11,12
Medical equipment Always returnsyringe needles for home
Hangers PL Plastic ones are PL (items that canbreakand 5,9,10 Knapsacks BG 10 NG healthcare to the issuing pharmacy or medical 25 Pamphlets MP 7,8,13,14
become sharpare BG); all other materials that are (items withneedles) institution
BG sharp are BG. Wrapin thick paper, etc., so they are not Panel heaters OG 11,12
dangerous and take them in. Medical equipment BG Home medical use plastic bags, tubing, and 10
Items up to 30 cm 40cm 40 cm are CB; anything Knives CB *CBother than at Counters forEcological 13,14 (items without needles) catheters are BG, evenif they are made of plastic
Hard disk drives CB largeris OG Same with internal harddisk drives that (razors, box cutters, etc.) Paper bags MP 7,8,13,14
11 - 14 Activities (if placing in BG, wrapin thick paper, Medicine (if some is left over
(external) OG have been purchased separately (Saveddata will be etc., and place in centerof bag) Rinse out bottles that hadliquid medicine in them. RE
deleted). when it no longer needs to BG Plastic containers and packaging go in PL 10 Paper cartons Those with aluminum foil on the inside (alcoholic 7,8,
Kotatsu OG 11,12 be taken) CB beverage cartons) go in BG 13,14
Hats CB Those that are heavily soiled orcannot be cleaned 13,14
are BG L CE Rinse them out. Glass bottles go in CE. Plastic Paper sliding doors OG 11,12
Medicine containers containers and packaging go in PL 3, 5
PL
Papered sliding doors OG 11,12
Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;
BG Burnable g arbage co llec tio n CB 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 Microwave ovens OG anything largeris OG 11,12 Partitioning screens OG 11,12
CE Se parate d c o lle c tio n o f c ans , glass MP Recyclable paper other than newspapers, cardboard, and cartons Milk bottles RE Returnto retailer PCdesks (racks) OG 11,12
bo ttle s, and PET b o ttles P07, 08, 13, 14
PL Separate d co llec tio n o f p lastic s NG Ite ms that c anno t be ac c ep ted by the c ity Pencil boards PL 5
SM Separated co llec tio n of small metal items RL Re c yc ling is mandate d by law P15, 16
OG Ove rs ize d garbage* RE 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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SM CB Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; Stepladders OG 11,12
Metal ones 30 cm orless are SM. Plastic ones Pressure cookers SM Up to 30 cm including the handle(s) is SM. 9,11,12 Scanners 11 - 14
Pencil cases PL 5,9,10 Anything else is OG OG anything largeris OG
less than 50 cm are PL; all others are BG OG PL
BG Wrap inthick paper, etc., so they are not Storage containers Items not made of plastic are BG 5,10
Ask the retailerormanufacturer. Referto "Cassette BG
Pressurized canisters NG fuel canisters" forCassette gas canisters 25 dangerous and take them in.
Pencil sharpeners (electric) CB Ifbattery powered, remove batteries 13,14 Scissors CB *CBother than at Counters forEcological 13,14 CB
Activities (if placing in BG, wrap inthick paper, Stove Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; 11 - 14
CB With ink cartridges removed, items up to 30 cm (electric) anything largeris OG
CE Printers 11 - 14 etc., and place in centerof bag) OG
PET bottles Remove caps and labels 3 OG 40 cm 40cm are CB; anything largeris OG
RE Wrap inthick paper, etc., and place in centerof Take out dry-cell batteries, remove kerosene, etc.,
Screws BG bag so they are not dangerous. 10 Stove and dispose of. Refer to "Portable gas stoves" and
R OG 11,12
PET bottle caps, labels PL 5 (gas, kerosene) "Cassette fuel canisters" for Cassette fuel canister
Upto two perone collection can be BG(ifgarbage bag Scrubbing brush BG 10 items
Rackets BG
Pet toilet sheets BG 10 is lightenoughto holdinone hand, andcanbe closed). 10 - 12
(tennis, badminton, etc.) OG Anything else is OG CB Motorizedones up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are PL
Ask the retailer. Mobile collection services are also Sewing machines CB; anything largeris OG 11 - 14 Strainer racks SM Plastic ones are PL; metal ones 30 cm and under 5,9,10
OG are SM; all others are BG
Petroleum NG possible (gasoline up to four liters, anything else up 14,25 Racks OG 11,12
to 20 liters) BG
Wrap inthick paper, etc., so they are not
CB Remove batteries before discarding. Sharp objects dangerous and take them in.
Phonebooks MP 7,8,13,14 Radios, cassette players Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; 11 - 14 SM
OG (Scissors, kitchen knives, CB *CBother than at Counters forEcological 13,14 Metal ones 30cmorless are SM. Plastic ones less than
anything largeris OG etc.) Activities (if placing in BG, wrap inthick paper, Strainers PL 50cm are PL; all others are BG.
5,9,10
Pianos NG Ask the retaileror vendor. 25 etc., and place in centerof bag) BG
Rags BG 10
Pickling pots OG 11,12 Shaved ice CB Motorized ones up to 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are 11 - 14 Straw mats OG 11,12
Raincoats BG 10 machines OG CB; anything largeris OG
OG If itis light enough to holdin one hand, and the Straws PL Paper, etc., items not made of plastic are BG 5
Picture frames garbage bag canbe closed, it is BG. 10 - 12 Randsels BG 10 Sheds OG 11,12
BG
Wrap in thick paper, etc., sotheyare notdangerous and take Those that are heavily soiled are BG. (Up to two String PL Plastic materials less than 50 cm are PL; all
Pictures BG 10 (packing string) others are BG. 5,10
them in. bags percollection if they are light enoughto hold BG
Razors CB *CBotherthan atCounters forEcologicalActivities (if placing 13,14 Sheets CB in one hand andcan be closed). Anything else is 13,14
BG If it is light enough to holdin one hand, and the in BG, wrapin thick paper, etc., and place in centerof bag) OG Strollers,
Pillows garbage bag can be closed, it is BG. Anything 10 - 12 For electric razors, remove batteries and thento CB high chairs,
OG else is OG OG 11,12
Shelves (book shelves, OG 11,12 baby baths,
Small rechargeable batteries (nickel- cadmium baby beds
Pipe beds OG 11,12 CB batteries, nickel-hydrogen batteries, lithium ion
Rechargeable batteries 13,14 Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage
RE batteries) can also be CB. Insulate the electrodes BG BG
Pipe hangers OG 11,12 anddispose of them Shoes, boots bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe 10 - 12 Stuffed toys bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe 10 - 12
OG closed). Anything else isOG OG closed). Anything else isOG
Pipes OG 11,12 Records PL Jacket portion is MP 5 If it is light enough to hold in one hand, foldable, andthe
Shogi boards OG 11,12 Styrofoam PL 5
garbage bag can be closed, itis BG
PL Items light enough to hold in one hand, and the PL Rinse them out, and plastic ones are PL; all
others are BG 5,10 Motorized items 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm or Suitcases OG Empty before discarding 11,12
Plant pots garbage bag canbe closed: Plastic ones are PL; all 5, BG CB
BG 10 - 12 Shredders smaller are CB. If largerthan that, they are OG. 11 - 14
OG bag: OG Refrigerators and freezers RL 15 OG Manual items are BG. Ensure that the blade PL
portion will not be exposed and dispose of. Swim rings Those 50 cm andlargerare BG 5,10
BG
PL Items light enough to holdin one hand, andthe
garbage bag can be closed: Plastic ones are PL; 5, Remote controllers CB Remove batteries before discarding. 13,14 Side boards OG 11,12
Planters BG Swings (home use) OG 11,12
10 - 12
OG garbage bag: OG CB Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; Skateboards OG 11,12
Rice cookers anything largeris OG 11 - 14 T
OG
Plastic bags PL 5 Bamboo, plastic, and metal ones all go inBG. Wrap
SM Skewers BG inthick paper, etc., and place in center of bag so 10 RL See P16 forones with the PC mark. Anything else 13,14,
Tablets is CB, please erase your data before discarding. 16
Plastic containers OG 11,12 Metals are SMPlastics are PL they are not dangerous. CB
Rice paddle PL Anything else is BG 5,9,10
BG Ski equipment OG 11,12 PL
PL 5
SM Plastics are PL, metals are SM
CB Slippers BG 10 Tableware Ceramic ones are CB (mobile collectionservices 5,9,10,
Plastic model kits PL 5 Rice-cake maker(home use) Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; 11 - 14 13,14
anything largeris OG CB only). Anything else is BG
OG
Plastic packaging CB BG
Film PL Cleandirt. Those that cannot be cleanedare BG 5 Robot vacuums Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; Small bowls PL
Ceramic ones are CB(mobile collection services 5,10,
OG 11,12 only). Plastic ones are PL; all others are BG 13,14
(home use) anything largeris OG Tape measures BG 10
Items withtheirlongest portionless than50 cm BG
PL are PL; foranything larger, up to two bags perone Roller skates, If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and the
Plastic sheets, 5, roller blades OG garbage bag can be closed, it is BG. 11,12 Smartphones CB Please erase your databefore discarding. 13,14 Tape recorders CB Remove batteries before discarding. 13,14
blue tarpaulin BG collectioncan be BG(if garbage bag is light enoughto
10 - 12
OG hold in one hand, andcan be closed). Anything else is CB
OG Roof tiles OG 11,12 Sneakers BG 10 Teapots Ceramic ones are CB(mobile collection services 10,13,14
BG only). All others are BG
Pliers SM 9 Ropes BG 10 Snowboards OG 11,12
Telephones CB Remove batteries before discarding.
Pocket notebooks MP Remove parts not made of paper 7,8,13,14 Rubber bands BG 10 Those that are heavily soiled or cannot be cleaned Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; 11 - 14
Socks CB are BG 13,14 (includes faxes) OG anything largeris OG
Pools (home use) OG 11,12 Rubber products (rubber
gloves, rubberboots, etc.) BG 10 Sofas OG 11,12 Telescopes OG 11,12
SM Metal ones 30 cm orless are SM; battery-powered OG Televisions RL 15
Portable gas stoves ones no larger than30 cm 40cm 40 cm are CB 9, Rugs Electric carpets are also OG 11,12 Solar panels NG Ask the retailer. 25
Cassette heating stoves CB (remove batteries before disposal); anything bigger 11 - 14
OG is OG SM PL Items light enough to holdin one hand, and the Tempura oil CB 13,14
Rulers PL Metal ones 30 cm and underare SM; plastic ones 5,9,10 SM garbage bag can be closed: Plastic ones are PL;
Portable LCDTVs, are PL; all others are BG Spades, shovels metal ones 30 cm and underare SM; all others 5, Tents OG 11,12
radios CB Remove batteries before discarding 13,14 BG BG 9 - 12
OG (two-handed type): OG 7,8,
Portable players (MD, CD, CB Remove batteries before discarding 13,14 S Textbooks MP 13,14
etc.)
SM
Depending on weight, ask the retailer, etc. Empty Metal ones are SM. Plastic ones are PL; all others Thermal gel packs BG 10
Portable toilets OG 11,12 Safes and unlockbefore discarding. Spatulas PL 5,9,10
OG *Incineration Plants cannot accept them. Apply to 11 are BG
BG Thermal paper
Items that have undergone special machining, the Oversized Garbage Receiving Center (receipts, etc.) BG It cannot be recycled, so BG 10
Postcards MP 7,8,13,14
are BG Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage Remove batteries before discarding.
BG Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; if a Thermometers CB Digital, Those using mercury 13,14
Sand bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe 10 - 12 CB
Posters MP 7,8,13,14 OG closed). Anything else isOG Speakers wooden itemis light enough to holdin one hand, 11 - 14 Indicates iron insulating containers that are not
OG SM
is BG; anything else is OGas it may interfere with Thermos bottle electric. 9,11,12
SM Metal ones 30 cm orless are SM. Anything else is Sandals BG 10 OG Up to 30 cm is SM. Anything else is OG
Pots 9,11,12 recycling.
OG OG
Sanitary goods BG 10 Those that are heavily soiled and cannot be cleaned NG
Ask the retailer. Mobile collection services are also
Sponges PL are BG
5 Thinners possible 14,25
CB
only). Forall others, up to two bags perone collection BG If it is light enough to hold in one hand, and the
Pottery BG can be BG(if garbage bag is light enoughto hold in 10 - 14 Satchels garbage bag can be closed, it is BG. Anything else is 10 - 12 SM Tires (for automobiles, NG Ask the retailer. 25
OG OG Metals are SM; plastic ones are PL; all others are motorcycles)
OG one hand, andcanbe closed). Anything else is OG Spoon PL 5,9,10
BG
Wrap in thickpaper, etc., so they are not BG CB Itemsupto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cmare CB; anything
PL Items light enough to hold inone hand, and the garbage dangerous and take them in. Motorized saws are Toasterovens 11 - 14
bag canbe closed: Plastic ones are PL; if stains cannot 5, OG largeris OG
Potties BG be removed, theyare BG 10 - 12 Saw CB OG 13,14 Use up the contents and do not openany smallholes.
*CBotherthan at Counters for Ecological Spray cans SM Plastic caps, etc., are PL. Ask manufacturers about items 9
OG Activities (if placing in BG, wrap in thickpaper, thatcannotbeemptied CB Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;
etc., and place in center of bag) Toasters 11 - 14
Staples BG Main body and needles go in BG 10 OG anything largeris OG

BG
Toner cartridges Ask the retaileror manufacturer, or BG 10
RE
BG Burnable g arbage co llec tio n CB 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
CE Se parate d c o lle c tio n o f c ans , glass MP Recyclable paper other than newspapers, cardboard, and cartons
bo ttle s, and PET b o ttles P07, 08, 13, 14
PL Separate d co llec tio n o f p lastic s NG Ite ms that c anno t be ac c ep ted by the c ity
SM Separated co llec tio n of small metal items RL Re c yc ling is mandate d by law P15, 16
OG Ove rs ize d garbage* RE 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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CB Sharp objects suchas drills and saws:Wrap inthick paper, SM

etc., so they are notdangerous and take themin. *CBother Metal ones 30 cm orless are SM. Plastic ones are
Tools SM thanatCounters for EcologicalActivities 9,10, Water bottles PL PL; all others are BG 5,9,10
Dull objects suchas pliers and wrenches: SM Objects with 13,14
BG BG
pointed tips suchas screwdrivers: BG
Water dispenser CE Those with a PET bottle identifying mark go in CE; 3,5
Toothbrushes PL Electric toothbrushes (main body) are CB 5 bottles (attachable bottles) anything else is PL
(other than electric) PL
Towel blankets Those that are heavily soiled or cannot be cleaned BG If moisture remains, drainbefore discarding 10
(those without cotton) CB are BG
13,14
BG Items directly connected to faucets 10
Towels CB Those that are heavily soiled or cannot be cleaned 13,14
are BG PL
Itemslight enoughto holdin one hand, andthe garbage
CB Remove batteries before discarding. SM bag canbe closed: Plastic ones are PL; metal ones 30 5,
Toys Watering cans
(battery or electric-powered) Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; 11 - 14 BG cm andunderare SM; all others are BG 9 - 12
OG anything largeris OG
OG
Toys PL Items light enoughto holdinone hand, and the garbage
bag canbe closed: If it is made of plastic, it is PL. Ifitis not 5, Ask the retailer. Mobile collection services are also
(otherthan battery or BG NG possible
14,25
made ofplastic, itis BG. 10 - 12
electric-powered) OG
Wheelbarrows OG 11,12
RE Wheels NG Ask the retailer. 25
Trays (food use) 5
PL
Whetstones BG 10
No more than 50 cm long and no thicker than
CB 10 cm each. Tie them with string or put them in PL Plastic items are PL, those withmetal parts are SM,
a bag that makes the content visible. Up to two 5,9,
Tree branches OG 10 - 14 Whisks SM andelectric-powered ones no larger than 30cm 13,14
bundles (bags) are CB (mobile collection services 40 cm 40cm are CB.
BG only). Anything else is OG. If they are few in CB
number, fallen leaves are BG Wine coolers
(wine cellars) RL 15
Tricycles OG 11,12
CB Remove batteries before discarding.
Trouserpressers OG 11,12 Wireless devices Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB; 11 - 14
OG anything largeris OG
Trumpets OG 11,12
Wrap in thickpaper, etc., and place in centerof
Trunks OG 11,12 Wires BG bag so they are not dangerous. 10

U BG Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage

Wood bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe 10 - 12
SM Metal ones 30 cm orless are SM; anything bigger OG closed). Anything else isOG
Umbrella stands is OG 9,11,12
OG
Wood panels OG 11,12
BG Up to two in one bag are BG. Anything else is OG (up Ifgarbage bag is light enoughto hold inone hand, and
Umbrellas to 20 per disposal) 10 - 12 BG
OG Wood products canbe closed, BG(up to two bags perone collection). 10 - 12
OG Anything else isOG
CB Those that are heavily soiled or cannot be 10,13,
Underwear cleaned are BG 14 Wooden swords OG 11,12
BG
Wrapping paper MP 7,8,13,14
Unicycles OG 11,12
Wristwatches CB Remove batteries if possible 13,14
USBthumb drives CB 13,14
Used tea leaves Writing brushes BG 10
(includes teabags) BG 10
Y
Used tempura oil CB Plant-based oils only. Animal-based solid oils such 13,14
as lard are BG Yoga mats BG 10
Usu mortars OG Millstones are not accepted. Askthe retailer, etc. 11,12
Z
V
Regardless of size, OG including the nozzle and BG Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage
CB hose. Main bodies that are 30 cm 40 cm 40 Zabuton (Japanese cushions) bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe 10 - 12
OG closed). Anything else is OG
Vacuum cleaners cm or smaller with the hose andnozzle removed 11 - 14
OG are also acceptable for CB. Remove the internal
garbage and the batteries before discarding.

Vacuum nozzles PL Nozzles andhoses that are plastics and up to 50

- Hoses cm are PL; all others are BG; orOG if they are with 5,10
BG the main body.
Vanities tables and dressers OG Vanity chairs are charged separately 11,12
CB Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;
VCRs anything largeris OG 11 - 14
OG
CB Items upto 30 cm 40 cm 40 cm are CB;
Ventilation fans anything largeris OG 11 - 14
OG
Video cameras CB Remove batteries before discarding 13,14

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

Video tapes anything else is CB 5,13,14
CB
W
Wagons (kitchen use) OG 11,12

BG Upto two bags perone collectioncanbe BG(if garbage

Wallpaper bag islight enoughto holdin one hand, andcanbe 10 - 12
OG closed). Anything else isOG
Washing machines RL 15

Waste oil (machine oil) NG Askthe retailer. Mobile collection services are also 14,25
possible (up to 20 liters acceptable)

BG Burnable g arbage co llec tio n CB 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
CE Se parate d c o lle c tio n o f c ans , glass MP Recyclable paper other than newspapers, cardboard, and cartons
bo ttle s, and PET b o ttles P07, 08, 13, 14
PL Separate d co llec tio n o f p lastic s NG Ite ms that c anno t be ac c ep ted by the c ity
SM Separated co llec tio n of small metal items RL Re c yc ling is mandate d by law P15, 16
OG Ove rs ize d garbage* RE 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
TEL 075-366-0155
(In charge of Kita Ward, Kamigyo Ward and Sakyo Ward)
Kamigyo Counter for Ecological Activities Sakyo Counter for Ecological Activities
34-3 Takanonishibirakicho, Sakyo-ku TEL075-722-4345
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
Nakagyo Counter for Ecological Activities - Oversize garbage, bodies of dead cats and dogs, etc.
TEL075-691-9376
TEL 075-366-0180 Ukyo Ward Northeast
Ukyo Counter for Ecological Activities Incineration Plant - Removal of human waste
(Registration, etc.) TEL 075-691-4437
TEL 075-366-0190 (Collection work) TEL075-681-5361
Kita Ward Sakyo Ward

(In charge of Nishikyo Ward)

Kamigyo (In charge of Yamashina Ward, FushimiWardandDaigo Area)
37 Katagiharahakaridanicho, Nishikyo Ward TEL 075-391-5983 Ward 3Onoyumidencho, Yamashina-ku TEL075-573-2457
Nakagyo
Nishikyo Counter for Ecological Activities Ward Higashiyama Yamashina Counter for Ecological Activities
TEL 075-366-0192 Ward
Rakusai Counter for Ecological Activities Nishikyo Shimogyo TEL 075-366-
Ward Yamashina 0184
Ward Ward
TEL 075-366-0194 Daigo Counter for Ecological Activities
Minami Ward TEL 075-366-0311

(In charge of Higashiyama Ward, Shimogyo Ward and Minami Ward) (In charge of Fushimi Ward) *Excluding Daigo Area
50 Nishikujo Morimotocho,Minami-kuTEL075-681-0456 Fushimi Ward 447 Yokooji Senryoumatsucho, Fushimi-ku TEL 075-601-7161
South Incineration Plant
Higashiyama Counter for Ecological Activities Fushimi Counter for Ecological Activities
TEL 075-366-0182 TEL 075-366-0196
Shimogyo Counter for Ecological Activities Minami Counter for Ecological Activities Fukakusa Counter for Ecological Activities
TEL 075-366-0186 TEL 075-366-0188 TEL 075-366-0198

Inquiries concerning oversized garbage Inquiries concerning carry-in garbage

Applications by landline (toll-
free) 0120-100-530 Reservations by landline (toll-
free) 0120-100-959
Applications by mobile phone Call charges apply Reservations by mobile phone Call charges apply
TEL 075-330-6100
TEL 075-330-6081
Anything else TEL 0570-000-247
Anything else TEL 0570-000-604
Center for Clean Life Environment TEL 075-691-9376

Chuushojima
Inquiries concerning bodies of dead cats and dogs, etc. (including wildanimals)
Incineration Plant
Northeast

SotokanjouLine
Ootesujidoori
Ichihara

Yokooji
Applications by landline (toll-
free) 0120-100-921
Kyoto Seika
Applications by mobile phone Call charges apply
Shikuro Bridge
University Yokooji
Sports Park
TEL 075-330-6850 South
Incineration
Anything else TEL 0570-000-614 Kyoto Racecourse
Plant
Center for Clean Life Environment TEL 075-691-9376 Northeast Incineration Plant South Incineration Plant
Address:1339 Shizuichiichiharacho, Sakyo-ku Address: 29 Yokoojihattanda , Fushimi-ku
Environment Policy Bureau Related Departments TEL075-741-1003 TEL075-611-5362
Resource Circulation Promotion Section TEL 075-222-3946 Monday through Friday, 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Carry-in hours 9:00 a.m. - noon, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
TEL 075-222-3952 *Accepts even when the above days fall on a holiday
Facility Management Section TEL 075-222-3964 Closed days Sundays, 1st, 3rd, 5th Saturdays
Kyoto City Garbage Reduc tion / Separating and Recycling Comprehensive Information Site
The garbage separation guide app
Kyoto Garbage Collection Net (Kyoto Kogomi Net)
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.
The project utilizes
revenues fromthe
fee-based designated
April 2024, Published by Kyoto City Environment Policy Bureau Resource CirculationPromotionSection, Kyoto City PrintoutNo. 063019 bags for residential
garbage