What category is Styrofoam in Ebetsu City?

In Ebetsu City, Styrofoam is disposed of as "Burnable Garbage / Oversized Items".

What are the disposal steps for Styrofoam?

Put it in an Ebetsu City designated garbage bag as burnable garbage and take it to the garbage station by 8:45 AM on the collection day. If it does not fit in a designated garbage bag, stack it, tie it with string or similar into a bundle, attach a garbage disposal ticket and put it out on the burnable garbage day. If the longest side exceeds 1 m, it is an Oversized Item. Apply by phone to the Oversized Garbage Reception Center (011-380-6000) and attach an oversized garbage sticker

Where can I ask questions about disposing of Styrofoam?

Contact Waste Management Division (Tel: 011-383-4217).

Burnable Garbage / Oversized Items Updated 2026-09-26 Ebetsu City

Styrofoam ／ Ebetsu City

Q: How much does it cost to dispose of Styrofoam?

The fee is Burnable Garbage: designated garbage bag or garbage disposal ticket (paid). For a bundle, a 100 yen garbage disposal ticket if the longest side is 50 cm or less and the height is also 50 cm or less, or 200 yen if the longest side or the height is over 50 cm and up to 1 m. Items whose longest side exceeds 1 m are Oversized Items (application required, 250 yen; bundles 1 m or less high). Please check the official site for the latest fees.

TL;DR

Styrofoam is classified as "Burnable Garbage / Oversized Items" in Ebetsu City. Fee: Burnable Garbage: designated garbage bag or garbage disposal ticket (paid). For a bundle, a 100 yen garbage disposal ticket if the longest side is 50 cm or less and the height is also 50 cm or less, or 200 yen if the longest side or the height is over 50 cm and up to 1 m. Items whose longest side exceeds 1 m are Oversized Items (application required, 250 yen; bundles 1 m or less high).

How to dispose 3 STEPS Burnable Garbage: designated garbage bag or garbage disposal ticket (paid). For a bundle, a 100 yen garbage disposal ticket if the longest side is 50 cm or less and the height is also 50 cm or less, or 200 yen if the longest side or the height is over 50 cm and up to 1 m. Items whose longest side exceeds 1 m are Oversized Items (application required, 250 yen; bundles 1 m or less high) Reservation

1 Put it in an Ebetsu City designated garbage bag as burnable garbage and take it to the garbage station by 8:45 AM on the collection day
2 If it does not fit in a designated garbage bag, stack it, tie it with string or similar into a bundle, attach a garbage disposal ticket and put it out on the burnable garbage day
3 If the longest side exceeds 1 m, it is an Oversized Item. Apply by phone to the Oversized Garbage Reception Center (011-380-6000) and attach an oversized garbage sticker

Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Burnable Garbage / Oversized Items

Pickup Day Depends on size See the steps below and the official site

Fee Burnable Garbage: designated garbage bag or garbage disposal ticket (paid). For a bundle, a 100 yen garbage disposal ticket if the longest side is 50 cm or less and the height is also 50 cm or less, or 200 yen if the longest side or the height is over 50 cm and up to 1 m. Items whose longest side exceeds 1 m are Oversized Items (application required, 250 yen; bundles 1 m or less high)

Booking Depends on size See the steps below and the official site

Details & How-to

Styrofoam is classified as Burnable Garbage / Oversized Items.

Disposal Steps

Put it in an Ebetsu City designated garbage bag as burnable garbage and take it to the garbage station by 8:45 AM on the collection day
If it does not fit in a designated garbage bag, stack it, tie it with string or similar into a bundle, attach a garbage disposal ticket and put it out on the burnable garbage day
If the longest side exceeds 1 m, it is an Oversized Item. Apply by phone to the Oversized Garbage Reception Center (011-380-6000) and attach an oversized garbage sticker

Important Notes

Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Items whose longest side exceeds 1 m are Oversized Items (application required)
Do not bundle cardboard and styrofoam together; bundle them separately and attach a garbage disposal ticket or similar to each
You cannot put garbage in a styrofoam box and put it out with a garbage disposal ticket attached
Only white food-packaging trays (made of styrofoam) are recyclables. Colored trays and natto and cup noodle containers 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

Ebetsu City Contact

Contact

Muni. Ebetsu City Hokkaido

Dept. Waste Management Division 📞 011-383-4217 / Mon-Fri 8:45-17:15 (excluding weekends and holidays)

Official Official website Check for latest info

Category Burnable Garbage / Oversized Items

Official Sources

Primary Source

Official Website city.ebetsu.hokkaido.jp Visit

Last verified: 2026-09-26

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SOURCEEbetsu City LAST REVIEW2026-09-26 PREFHokkaido