Pot ／ Nagoya City
TL;DR
Pot is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage / Oversized Items" in Nagoya City.
- 1 Put it in a designated household non-burnable garbage bag, keep the bag light enough to carry with one hand, and tie it closed
- 2 Put it out by 8 a.m. (7 a.m. in Naka Ward) on a non-burnable garbage collection day (once a month)
- 3 If it does not fit in a 45-liter designated bag, apply by phone to the Oversized Garbage Reception Center (0120-758-530; 052-950-2581 from mobile phones or from outside Aichi Prefecture) at least 7 days before the collection day (you may also apply online if the item is listed on the online reception site). You will be told the fee, collection day and reception number when you apply
- 4 Buy a fee payment sticker at a designated retailer or an environmental office, write your name or reception number on it and attach it (if you paid cashless through the online reception, attach a sheet with your reception number written on it), then put the item out at the designated place by 8 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
Check
See the city's fee table
Booking
Depends on size
See the steps below and the official site
Details & How-to
02Pot is classified as Non-burnable Garbage / Oversized Items.
Disposal Steps
- Put it in a designated household non-burnable garbage bag, keep the bag light enough to carry with one hand, and tie it closed
- Put it out by 8 a.m. (7 a.m. in Naka Ward) on a non-burnable garbage collection day (once a month)
- If it does not fit in a 45-liter designated bag, apply by phone to the Oversized Garbage Reception Center (0120-758-530; 052-950-2581 from mobile phones or from outside Aichi Prefecture) at least 7 days before the collection day (you may also apply online if the item is listed on the online reception site). You will be told the fee, collection day and reception number when you apply
- Buy a fee payment sticker at a designated retailer or an environmental office, write your name or reception number on it and attach it (if you paid cashless through the online reception, attach a sheet with your reception number written on it), then put the item out at the designated place by 8 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 (including items whose bag cannot be tied firmly closed) are Oversized Items (until September 30, the criterion is larger than a 30 cm cube, and pots (excluding pressure cookers, Chinese woks and stockpots) are exceptions that do not become Oversized Items)
- The exceptions from October 1 (items that do not become Oversized Items even if they do not fit in the bag) are umbrellas, watering cans, dustpans, fire tongs, frying pans, brooms and cutting boards; pots are not included
- Metal pots can also be taken to a recycling station
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: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
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