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Non-burnable Garbage Updated 2026-09-26 Kaminokuni Town

Styrofoam / Kaminokuni Town

TL;DR

Styrofoam is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage" in Kaminokuni Town. Fee: Cost of union-designated garbage bags (large 40L 110 yen, medium 20L 55 yen).

How to dispose 3 STEPS Cost of union-designated garbage bags (large 40L 110 yen, medium 20L 55 yen) Regular collection
  1. 1 Plastic and vinyl items are classified as non-burnable garbage
  2. 2 Put it in a union-designated garbage bag
  3. 3 Put it out on the morning of the non-burnable garbage collection day (once every 2 weeks)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Non-burnable Garbage
Pickup Day Varies by area See the city's collection calendar
Fee Cost of union-designated garbage bags (large 40L 110 yen, medium 20L 55 yen)
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Styrofoam is classified as Non-burnable Garbage.

Disposal Steps

  1. Plastic and vinyl items are classified as non-burnable garbage
  2. Put it in a union-designated garbage bag
  3. Put it out on the morning of the non-burnable garbage collection day (once every 2 weeks)

Important Notes

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

  • Items too large to fit in a union-designated garbage bag are Oversized Items and cannot be put out for regular collection
  • Styrofoam and similar materials generated from house demolition, etc. may count as industrial waste (ask the cleaning center)

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

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Kaminokuni Town Contact

Contact
Muni. Kaminokuni Town Hokkaido
Dept. Residents Section - Living Environment Group
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Non-burnable Garbage

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Kaminokuni Town, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEKaminokuni Town LAST REVIEW2026-09-26 PREFHokkaido