Plastic Bag ／ Nagoya City
TL;DR
Plastic Bag is classified as "Plastic Resources" in Nagoya City.
- 1 Cut it into pieces 30 cm or shorter
- 2 Put it in a designated recyclables bag or a colorless transparent bag of 45 liters or less
- 3 Put it out by 8 a.m. (7 a.m. in Naka Ward) on the plastic resources collection day (once a week)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Plastic Resources
Pickup Day
Check
See municipal calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Plastic Bag is classified as Plastic Resources.
Disposal Steps
- Cut it into pieces 30 cm or shorter
- Put it in a designated recyclables bag or a colorless transparent bag of 45 liters or less
- Put it out by 8 a.m. (7 a.m. in Naka Ward) on the plastic resources collection day (once a week)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Semi-transparent bags cannot be used from April 2024 (during the temporary designated-bag measure, which runs through October 30 (Fri), 2026, semi-transparent bags whose contents are easily visible may be used only if designated bags cannot be obtained). 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
- If you use a plastic shopping bag or similar as an inner bag, do not tie the inner bag closed
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
Plastic Resources
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.