Mirror ／ Nagoya City
TL;DR
Mirror is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage / Oversized Items" in Nagoya City. Fee: Non-burnable Garbage: put out in a designated household non-burnable garbage bag / Oversized Items (full-length mirror): 250 yen (for collection on or after October 1, 2026).
- 1 Wrap it in sturdy paper or similar and mark it "キケン" (Dangerous)
- 2 Put it in a designated household non-burnable garbage bag, tie the bag closed, and put it out in front of your home (in apartments and condominiums, at the designated place) by 8:00 a.m. (7:00 a.m. in Naka Ward) on non-burnable garbage day (once a month)
- 3 Items that do not fit in the bag are Oversized Items: Apply to the Oversized Garbage Reception Center (toll-free 0120-758-530; from mobile phones or outside Aichi Prefecture, 052-950-2581) or online (deadline: 7 days before the collection day)
- 4 For Oversized Items, put packing tape or similar in a cross shape on the mirror surface, write your name or reception number on the fee payment sticker and attach it, and put the item out at the designated place by 8:00 a.m. on the collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Non-burnable Garbage / Oversized Items
Pickup Day
Depends on size
See the steps below and the official site
Fee
Non-burnable Garbage: put out in a designated household non-burnable garbage bag / Oversized Items (full-length mirror): 250 yen (for collection on or after October 1, 2026)
Booking
Depends on size
See the steps below and the official site
Details & How-to
02Mirror is classified as Non-burnable Garbage / Oversized Items.
Disposal Steps
- Wrap it in sturdy paper or similar and mark it "キケン" (Dangerous)
- Put it in a designated household non-burnable garbage bag, tie the bag closed, and put it out in front of your home (in apartments and condominiums, at the designated place) by 8:00 a.m. (7:00 a.m. in Naka Ward) on non-burnable garbage day (once a month)
- Items that do not fit in the bag are Oversized Items: Apply to the Oversized Garbage Reception Center (toll-free 0120-758-530; from mobile phones or outside Aichi Prefecture, 052-950-2581) or online (deadline: 7 days before the collection day)
- For Oversized Items, put packing tape or similar in a cross shape on the mirror surface, write your name or reception number on the fee payment sticker and attach it, and put the item out at the designated place by 8:00 a.m. on the collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- From October 1, 2026, items that do not fit in a 45-liter designated bag are Oversized Items (until September 30, items exceeding 30 cm square). Items are also Oversized Items if the bag cannot be tied firmly closed
- Only if you cannot obtain designated bags, you may use colorless transparent bags or semi-transparent bags (only those whose contents are easily visible; 10 to 45 liters) (temporary measure through October 30 (Fri), 2026). In that case, mark the bag "不燃ごみ" (Non-burnable Garbage). From November 2 (Mon), 2026, put it in a designated household non-burnable garbage bag. 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
- Dressers (vanity tables with mirrors) are a separate item and are Oversized Items (1,000 yen including the stool)
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
03Nagoya City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Nagoya City
Aichi
Dept.
Environmental Bureau Operations Division
📞 052-972-2394 / Weekdays 8:45-17:15
Official
Official website
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Category
Non-burnable Garbage / Oversized Items
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.nagoya.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-30
Disclaimer
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