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Waste/Garbage Sorting and Disposal Guide

Designated garbage bags are paid
💡 The Bottom Line
Put your garbage in designated bags and take it to the collection point by 8:30 AM on the designated collection day for your area.
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👤 Who
Residents living in Ota City (businesses are handled separately as industrial waste).
📋 What
Guide on how to sort and collection days for household garbage (burnable garbage, non-burnable garbage, recyclable items, etc.).
⏰ When
Collection days vary by area (check the city's 'garbage calendar' by area).
📍 Where
Designated garbage collection point near your home (set for each area).
❗ Why
To properly treat and recycle waste and reduce the environmental burden.
📝 How
Check the sorting method on the Ota City website or garbage calendar, and put it out at the collection point by 8:00 AM on the collection day.
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📖 Easy Explanation

How to Dispose of Household Garbage

In Ota City, please put your garbage in designated bags and take it to the collection point by 8:30 AM on the designated collection day.

Main Garbage Categories

  • Burnable garbage (燃えるごみ): Kitchen waste, paper waste, plastics (with some exceptions), etc.
  • Non-burnable garbage (燃えないごみ): Glass, ceramics, metals, etc.
  • Recyclable items (資源ごみ): Cans, glass bottles, PET bottles, waste paper, old clothes, etc.

About Designated Garbage Bags

Burnable garbage (燃えるごみ) and non-burnable garbage (燃えないごみ) must be placed in Ota City designated garbage bags (shitei gomi-bukuro) (paid). You can buy them at supermarkets and convenience stores in the city. Please put recyclable items (資源ごみ) in transparent or semi-transparent bags so the contents are visible.

✅ Checklist
  • Available for free at the city hall or downloadable from the Ota City website. Check your collection day.
    Required
  • Available at supermarkets, convenience stores, and drugstores in Ota City.
    Required
👥 Who Qualifies
  • All residents of Ota City
❓ FAQ
How many types of garbage sorting are there?
In Ota City, it is broadly classified into "burnable garbage (燃えるごみ)", "non-burnable garbage (燃えないごみ)", "recyclable items (資源ごみ) (bottles, cans, PET bottles, waste paper, etc.)", and "hazardous waste (有害ごみ)".
Where can I buy the designated garbage bags?
You can buy them at supermarkets, convenience stores, and drugstores in the city. Prices vary by size.
What should I do if I am not sure how to sort?
The Ota City website has a garbage sorting dictionary. You can also call the Sanitation Business Division.
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