Summary
Kashiwa City (柏市) has announced a program, launched in April 2024, allowing residents to purchase its designated burnable garbage bags one at a time at supermarket registers. Marketed as “register garbage bags” (レジごみ袋), they are intended for shoppers who forget their reusable bag and can be brought home and used directly as an official burnable garbage bag.
Key Points from the Official Notice
- According to Kashiwa City’s official notice, the program started on April 1, 2024, coinciding with the unification of designated garbage bags across the Kashiwa and Shonan districts
- According to the official notice, the “register garbage bag” features the city’s mascot character “Kurin-chan,” matches the small burnable garbage bag size (approx. 20 L), includes carrying handles, and is made of high-density polyethylene
- According to the official notice, the retail price is approximately ¥10 per bag, though it varies by store
- According to the official notice, as of the end of October 2024, the bags are sold at eight locations: Aeon Kashiwa, Ito-Yokado Ario Kashiwa, Cainz Seven Park Ario Kashiwa, MaxValu Matsugasaki, Peacock Store Toyoshikidai, Life Masuo, Royal Home Center Kashiwa, and Royal Home Center Minami-Masuo — with further expansion planned
What Users Should Check
- A purchased “register garbage bag” can be used as-is as an officially designated burnable garbage bag in Kashiwa City
- Pricing varies by store; check at the register before purchasing
- The latest list of participating stores is available on the official page
For the most current and accurate information, always check the official page.