These calendars cover Kumamoto City areas 01–18. Ueki uses separate guidance. Check with your building manager if your area is missing.
Packaging marks identify material. Check the item and its condition before choosing a collection category.
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
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
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
資源物
Eligible bottles, cans, metal pots, and clean clothing. Separate each resource type. Follow the item instructions.
Examples
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.
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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
特定品目
Batteries, fluorescent lamps, mercury items, gas cans, and lighters need item-specific preparation. Keep them out of ordinary garbage.
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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.
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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.
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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 ↗
