Styrofoam ／ Maebashi City
TL;DR
Styrofoam is classified as "Plastic Containers and Packaging" in Maebashi City.
- 1 Rinse off any dirt with water and drain it well
- 2 Put it in a city-designated bag and put it out on plastic containers day
- 3 Large pieces that do not fit in a city-designated bag can be tied with string and put out as they are
- 4 Put it out at the collection point by 8 a.m. on collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Plastic Containers and Packaging
Pickup Day
Check
See municipal calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Styrofoam is classified as Plastic Containers and Packaging.
Disposal Steps
- Rinse off any dirt with water and drain it well
- Put it in a city-designated bag and put it out on plastic containers day
- Large pieces that do not fit in a city-designated bag can be tied with string and put out as they are
- Put it out at the collection point by 8 a.m. on collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Styrofoam that held or wrapped products is Plastic Containers and Packaging even without the plastic recycling mark
- Heavily soiled items are Burnable Garbage
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
03Maebashi City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Maebashi City
gunma
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Plastic Containers and Packaging
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.maebashi.gunma.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Maebashi City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.