Styrofoam ／ Nagoya City
TL;DR
Styrofoam is classified as "Plastic Resources" in Nagoya City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Put it in a designated recyclables bag or a colorless transparent bag of 45 liters or less that your household no longer needs (semi-transparent bags cannot be used)
- 2 Put it out in front of your home by 8:00 a.m. (7:00 a.m. in Naka Ward) on plastic resources day (once a week) (depending on local circumstances, you may be asked to take it to a collection station)
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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
02Styrofoam is classified as Plastic Resources.
Disposal Steps
- Put it in a designated recyclables bag or a colorless transparent bag of 45 liters or less that your household no longer needs (semi-transparent bags cannot be used)
- Put it out in front of your home by 8:00 a.m. (7:00 a.m. in Naka Ward) on plastic resources day (once a week) (depending on local circumstances, you may be asked to take it to a collection station)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- For foam food trays, use in-store collection where possible
- [Temporary measure from May 25 through October 30 (Fri), 2026] Only if you cannot obtain designated bags, you may also use a semi-transparent bag whose contents are easily visible (10 to 45 liters) (no "資源" (Recyclables) label is needed; colored bags such as plastic shopping bags or milky-white bags cannot be used). From November 2 (Mon), 2026, semi-transparent bags cannot be used (use a designated recyclables bag or a colorless transparent bag of 45 liters or less that your household no longer needs). 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
Plastic Resources
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.nagoya.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-30
Disclaimer
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