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Recyclables Updated 2026-09-30 Nagoya City

Mixed Paper / Nagoya City

TL;DR

Mixed Paper is classified as "Recyclables" in Nagoya City. Fee: Free.

How to dispose 2 STEPS Free Regular collection
  1. 1 Put only paper containers/packaging and mixed paper together in a designated recyclables bag or a colorless transparent bag of 45 liters or less that your household no longer needs (semi-transparent bags cannot be used)
  2. 2 Put it out at the resource station (local collection point) by 8:00 a.m. (7:00 a.m. in Naka Ward) on the collection day (once a week)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Recyclables
Pickup Day Varies by area See the city's collection calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Mixed Paper is classified as Recyclables.

Disposal Steps

  1. Put only paper containers/packaging and mixed paper together in a designated recyclables bag or a colorless transparent bag of 45 liters or less that your household no longer needs (semi-transparent bags cannot be used)
  2. Put it out at the resource station (local collection point) by 8:00 a.m. (7:00 a.m. in Naka Ward) on the collection day (once a week)

Important Notes

Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

  • It can also be put out at community group recyclables collections (it can go together with magazines; separate newspapers, magazines, etc. and tie each with string)
  • Thermal paper (such as thermal paper receipts) is not mixed paper; it is Burnable Garbage
  • [Temporary measure from May 25 through October 30 (Fri), 2026] Only if you cannot obtain designated bags, you may also use a semi-transparent bag whose contents are easily visible (10 to 45 liters) (no "資源" (Recyclables) label is needed; colored bags such as plastic shopping bags or milky-white bags, paper bags and cardboard boxes cannot be used). From November 2 (Mon), 2026, semi-transparent bags cannot be used (use a designated recyclables bag or a colorless transparent bag of 45 liters or less that your household no longer needs). The city asks residents to plan to use up, no later than October 30 (Fri), 2026, any colorless transparent or semi-transparent bags already bought for the temporary measure, or to use them for other purposes

Disposal Method Comparison

Method Cost Effort Speed
Municipal Low/Free Medium Slow
Pickup High Low Fast
Recycle Free+ Medium Medium
Flea market Free+ High Slow

Official Info & Contact

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Nagoya City Contact

Contact
Muni. Nagoya City Aichi
Dept. Environmental Bureau Operations Division 📞 052-972-2394 / Weekdays 8:45-17:15
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Recyclables

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Nagoya City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
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