Dishes/Tableware ／ Choshi City
TL;DR
Dishes/Tableware is classified as "General Garbage / Recyclables (Metals)" in Choshi City.
- 1 Put ceramic and glass tableware (rice bowls, plates, etc.) in a designated general garbage bag and put it out
- 2 Plates, cups and glass tableware are dangerous, so wrap them in newspaper or similar before putting them in the bag, write "ガラス" (glass) on the garbage bag, and put it out together with other general garbage
- 3 Put metal tableware in a designated recyclables bag containing only metal items and put it out on the metals collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
General Garbage / Recyclables (Metals)
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Dishes/Tableware is classified as General Garbage / Recyclables (Metals).
Disposal Steps
- Put ceramic and glass tableware (rice bowls, plates, etc.) in a designated general garbage bag and put it out
- Plates, cups and glass tableware are dangerous, so wrap them in newspaper or similar before putting them in the bag, write "ガラス" (glass) on the garbage bag, and put it out together with other general garbage
- Put metal tableware in a designated recyclables bag containing only metal items and put it out on the metals collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Metal tableware goes to recyclables (metals), not general garbage
- Glass tableware is dangerous during collection, so wrap it in newspaper or similar before putting it in the bag
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
03Choshi City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Choshi City
Chiba
Dept.
Environmental Living Division, Cleaning and Beautification Section
📞 0479-24-8764 / 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM (Closed on weekends, holidays, and year-end/new year periods)
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
General Garbage / Recyclables (Metals)
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.choshi.chiba.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-25
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Choshi City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.