· Rule Change

Sapporo City to End Temporary Alternative Measure for Designated Garbage Bags on September 30; Normal Rules Resume in October

Summary

Sapporo City has announced that the temporary measure allowing garbage to be put out in bags other than designated garbage bags—implemented since June 15 due to a shortage of designated bags—will end as originally scheduled on September 30.

Key Points from the Official Notice

  • According to Sapporo City’s official notice, the temporary measure allowing burnable and non-burnable garbage to be put out in bags other than designated garbage bags will end on Wednesday, September 30
  • According to the official notice, starting with collection on Thursday, October 1, residents must use designated garbage bags
  • According to the official notice, for the time being, residents are asked to cooperate by purchasing designated garbage bags limited to “one of each size per shopping trip”
  • According to Sapporo City’s official notice, designated garbage bags will be delivered to retailers in stages starting in early September

What Users Should Check

  • Check your stock of designated garbage bags by September 30, and use designated bags starting with collection on October 1
  • If a nearby store is out of stock, try again another day or look for another retailer that carries them
  • Follow the “one of each size” cooperation rule when purchasing

For the most current and accurate information, always check the official page.

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