Summary
Nagoya City has announced that from April 2024, the rules for bags used when disposing of recyclables, flammable hazardous waste, and batteries have changed — semi-transparent bags are no longer permitted.
Key Points from the Official Notice
- According to Nagoya City’s official notice, from April 2024, designated recyclable bags must in principle be used when disposing of recyclables and flammable hazardous waste.
- According to the official notice, colorless transparent bags of 45 liters or less that households already have on hand may continue to be used. However, if purchasing new bags, only designated bags may be bought.
- According to the official notice, designated recyclable bags are available in three sizes: 10, 20, and 45 liters.
- According to the official notice, when disposing of batteries, only colorless transparent bags may be used — neither the city’s designated bags nor semi-transparent bags are permitted.
- According to the official notice, the reason for the change is that “an increasing number of recyclables are being put out in bags where the contents are hard to see, causing problems for sorted collection.”
What Users Should Check
- When disposing of recyclables (plastic resources, PET bottles, empty cans, paper packaging, and miscellaneous paper) or flammable hazardous waste, use either the designated recyclable bag or a colorless transparent bag of 45 liters or less that you already have at home.
- When disposing of batteries, only colorless transparent bags are permitted (the city’s designated bags and semi-transparent bags are not allowed).
- For detailed disposal instructions for each item, check the item-specific pages on the official website.
For the most current and accurate information, always check the official page.