Dishes/Tableware ／ Buzen City
TL;DR
Dishes/Tableware is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic Products" in Buzen City.
- 1 Put ceramic, glass or metal tableware (rice bowls, teacups, plates, cups, etc.) out as Non-burnable Garbage, sorted by type into colourless, transparent bags whose contents can be seen
- 2 Put broken ceramic or glass tableware in the same transparent bag (no 'fragile' or similar label is needed)
- 3 Put tableware made entirely of plastic (bowls, rice bowls, plates, cups, etc.) out as Plastic Products, together in a colourless, transparent bag
- 4 Check the collection day (once a month; Plastic Products go out on the Non-burnable/Recyclables day) on the garbage collection calendar and put it out by 8:30 a.m.
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic Products
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 Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic Products.
Disposal Steps
- Put ceramic, glass or metal tableware (rice bowls, teacups, plates, cups, etc.) out as Non-burnable Garbage, sorted by type into colourless, transparent bags whose contents can be seen
- Put broken ceramic or glass tableware in the same transparent bag (no 'fragile' or similar label is needed)
- Put tableware made entirely of plastic (bowls, rice bowls, plates, cups, etc.) out as Plastic Products, together in a colourless, transparent bag
- Check the collection day (once a month; Plastic Products go out on the Non-burnable/Recyclables day) on the garbage collection calendar and put it out by 8:30 a.m.
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Plastic tableware that is dirty or still has food on it goes out as Burnable Garbage (in the city's designated bag)
- Paper plates and paper cups are Burnable Garbage; use the city's designated bag
- The city's sorting dictionary lists plastic donburi bowls and teacups (yunomi) as Burnable Garbage (in the city's designated 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
03Buzen City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Buzen City
Fukuoka
Dept.
Environmental Division
📞 0979-82-1111 / Weekdays 8:30-17:00
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic Products
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.buzen.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-25
Disclaimer
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