PET Bottle ／ Tsukuba City
TL;DR
PET Bottle is classified as "PET Bottles" in Tsukuba City.
- 1 Remove the cap (the cap goes to "Plastic Containers and Packaging")
- 2 Peel off the label (the label goes to "Plastic Containers and Packaging")
- 3 Empty the contents and rinse
- 4 Put it in a clear or semi-transparent bag and take it to the collection point by 8:00 a.m. on the collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
PET Bottles
Pickup Day
Check
See municipal calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02PET Bottle is classified as PET Bottles.
Disposal Steps
- Remove the cap (the cap goes to "Plastic Containers and Packaging")
- Peel off the label (the label goes to "Plastic Containers and Packaging")
- Empty the contents and rinse
- Put it in a clear or semi-transparent bag and take it to the collection point by 8:00 a.m. on the collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Only PET bottles with the recycling mark for beverages, soy sauce, alcoholic beverages, etc. can be put out (seasonings must be non-oil)
- PET bottles with dirt such as oil that does not come off with washing, and colored PET bottles (imported), go out as "Burnable Garbage"
- Shampoo and detergent containers cannot be put out as "PET Bottles" (clean ones go to "Plastic Containers and Packaging"; others go to "Burnable Garbage")
- They can also be put in in-store collection at supermarkets, etc.
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
03Tsukuba City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Tsukuba City
Ibaraki
Dept.
Residents Division
📞 029-883-1111
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
PET Bottles
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.tsukuba.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Tsukuba City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.