Flower Pot ／ Nagoya City
TL;DR
Flower Pot is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage" in Nagoya City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Separate the soil from the pot (see Important Notes for how to dispose of the soil)
- 2 Put it in a designated household non-burnable garbage bag and tie the bag closed
- 3 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)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Non-burnable Garbage
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Flower Pot is classified as Non-burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Separate the soil from the pot (see Important Notes for how to dispose of the soil)
- Put it in a designated household non-burnable garbage bag and tie the bag closed
- 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)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Metal, ceramic and glass plant pots are Non-burnable Garbage; plastic plant pots are Plastic Resources and wooden plant pots are Burnable Garbage
- Take planter soil to a collection point where private businesses collect and recycle it. If you cannot use such a collection point, put it out as Burnable Garbage (up to one bag at a time, light enough to carry with one hand)
- [Temporary measure from May 25 through October 30 (Fri), 2026] Only if you cannot obtain designated bags, you may use a colorless transparent bag or a semi-transparent bag whose contents are easily visible (10 to 45 liters). In that case, attach a paper reading "不燃ごみ" (Non-burnable Garbage) to the bag or write it clearly on the bag (bags without this label are not collected; colored bags such as plastic shopping bags or milky-white bags cannot be used). 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
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
Check for latest info
Category
Non-burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.nagoya.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-30
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.