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Categories and symbols

See what each icon means and compare everyday examples.

These calendars cover Kumamoto City areas 01–18. Ueki uses separate guidance. Check with your building manager if your area is missing.

Marks on packaging

Packaging marks identify material. Check the item and its condition before choosing a collection category.

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Since April 2026, burnable and landfill waste use the new common designated bag. Keep the two categories separate. Older designated bags remain usable. Official source ↗

Burnable waste

燃やすごみ

Food scraps, used tissues, and small plastic products. Drain food waste. Keep recyclable materials separate.

Choose the right bag

City-designated bag. Keep burnable and landfill waste in separate bags.

Examples

Food scrapsUsed tissueToothbrush

Paper

紙

Clean, dry paper. Separate newspaper, cardboard, qualifying cartons, and other paper. Dirty or coated paper needs another category.

Choose the right bag

Bundle each paper type separately. Follow the paper category instructions.

Examples

NewspaperCardboard boxMagazine

Plastic containers & packaging

プラスチック製容器包装

Empty containers and wrappers with the プラ mark. Rinse and dry. Residue that will not wash off goes with burnable waste. Plastic products are different.

Choose the right bag

Transparent or translucent bag, up to 45 litres. Do not put packaging inside smaller bags within the bag.

Examples

Plastic bottle capPlastic bottle labelPlastic food tray

Recyclable resources

資源物

Eligible bottles, cans, metal pots, and clean clothing. Separate each resource type. Follow the item instructions.

Examples

Aluminium canSteel canFrying pan

PET bottles

ペットボトル

Eligible PET bottles. Remove plastic caps and labels for plastic packaging. Rinse the bottle and flatten it if possible.

Choose the right bag

Transparent or translucent bag, up to 45 litres. Do not put packaging inside smaller bags within the bag.

Examples

PET bottlePET tea bottlePET juice bottle

Landfill waste

埋立ごみ

Ceramics, broken glass, and eligible small appliances. Wrap sharp edges and label the danger. Remove batteries when possible.

Choose the right bag

City-designated bag. Keep burnable and landfill waste in separate bags.

Examples

Ceramic dishesBroken glassUmbrella

Designated hazardous items

特定品目

Batteries, fluorescent lamps, mercury items, gas cans, and lighters need item-specific preparation. Keep them out of ordinary garbage.

Examples

Dry-cell batteryFluorescent tubeGas or spray can

Oversized waste

大型ごみ

Large household items need a size check and advance booking for paid collection. Check the official route before leaving them outside.

Examples

SofaMattressTable

Special disposal

市で収集しないもの・特別処理

Some appliances, computers, tyres, and chemicals are outside ordinary city collection. Ask the retailer or use the official disposal route.

Examples

TelevisionAir conditionerRefrigerator or freezer

Collection stations may have building or neighbourhood rules. When the app and an official notice differ, follow the official notice.

Official category and bag rules ↗

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