Summary
Kashiwa City has announced that the temporary measure allowing residents to use non-designated bags for garbage collection, introduced due to a shortage of designated garbage bags, will end on Monday, August 31, 2026 (Reiwa 8). Starting Tuesday, September 1, residents will need to return to using the city’s designated garbage bags.
Key Points from the Official Notice
- According to Kashiwa City’s official notice, the supply of designated garbage bags (for burnable garbage and plastic containers/packaging) has been improving, so the temporary measure permitting non-designated bags will end on Monday, August 31, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
- According to the official notice, designated city garbage bags will be required again starting Tuesday, September 1
- According to the official notice, the city is asking residents to avoid excessive purchases, such as stockpiling designated garbage bags
- According to the official notice, if residents have leftover clear or semi-transparent bags, these can still be used for non-burnable garbage and hazardous waste in the Kashiwa area, and for non-burnable garbage, recyclables, and hazardous/dangerous materials in the Shonan area
What Users Should Check
- From Tuesday, September 1 onward, garbage put out in clear or semi-transparent bags will not be collected, so confirm the switch back to designated garbage bags
- If you want to use up leftover clear or semi-transparent bags at home, check which items are eligible based on your area (Kashiwa area or Shonan area)
- Check the flyer “Kashiwa City Designated Garbage Bag Temporary Measure End” for details
For the most current and accurate information, always check the official page.
Source
- Kashiwa City Official | [Ending August 31 (Mon)] Returning to Designated Garbage Bags for Collection (Last checked: 2026-08-21)