Summary
From April 1, 2024, Kashiwa City unified the waste sorting category names and designated bag colors that had previously differed between the Kashiwa area and the Shonan area, adopting the Kashiwa area’s system as the standard. This change primarily affects residents in the Shonan area.
Key Points from the Official Notice
- According to Kashiwa City’s official notice, the sorting category names in the Shonan area have changed: “Moeru Gomi” (burnable waste) → “Kaneneru Gomi” (combustible waste), “Moyasanai Gomi” (non-burnable waste) → “Funen Gomi” (non-combustible waste), “Plastic-type Waste (packaging plastics)” → “Container and Packaging Plastics,” and “Shigen Gomi” (recyclables) → “Shigenhin” (resource items).
- According to the official notice, the designated bag colors in the Shonan area have changed: bags for combustible waste are now pink, and bags for container and packaging plastics are now yellow (previously, burnable waste bags were white and plastic-type waste bags were pink).
- According to the official notice, the shape and material of the bags remain unchanged, and both bag types from the Kashiwa and Shonan areas can now be used anywhere within the city.
- According to the official notice, bags are sold in sets of 10 or 50, and old bags may continue to be used for the time being.
- According to the official notice, there are no changes to the sorting method itself, collection frequency, or drop-off locations (Shonan area residents continue to use the Shirasagi Clean Center).
What Users Should Check
- Residents in the Shonan area should check the official page for details on the bag color changes, particularly the switch to pink for combustible waste bags.
- If you still have old bags, they remain usable for the time being — check the official page for details.
- For information on where to purchase bags and how to buy them, refer to the official page.
For the most current and accurate information, always check the official page.