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How to Dispose of Trophy

Last reviewed: Jul 2026

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What Type of Garbage is Trophy?

The classification of Trophy varies by municipality. Generally, it falls into one of the following categories:

不燃ごみ 可燃ごみ

* Please check the municipality links below for exact classification.

How to dispose (typical flow) 3 STEPSRegular collection
  1. 1 Sort and prepare it per your city's rules
  2. 2 Check the collection day on the calendar
  3. 3 Put it out at the collection point on the morning of the day

* Steps and fees vary by municipality — check your city's page.

How to dispose of Trophy
Steps to dispose of Trophy
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Disposal Methods for Trophy

Municipal Garbage Collection

Put it out on the designated collection day following local rules. Oversized items require advance booking.

Cost: Free to a few hundred yen (oversized items may have fees)

Use a Junk Removal Service

They come to your home, making it easy to dispose of heavy or large items. Efficient when disposing of multiple items.

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Important Notes Before Disposal

  • Consider reuse if still usable. You might sell it on flea market apps or at secondhand shops.
  • Classification varies by material. Check the main material - plastic, metal, fabric, etc.
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Detailed Rules by City

Select your city to see exact classification, collection schedule, and fees for Trophy.

City-specific data for this item is being prepared. Please refer to the general guidance above and check your municipality's official information.

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Detailed Guide

Steps

  1. Unscrew the column to separate the base, cup, and figure (do not force it)
  2. Plastic parts → burnable garbage
  3. Metal and marble parts → non-burnable garbage
  4. One-piece trophies → sort by the main material; when unsure, non-burnable is the safer choice
  5. Over your city’s size limit → book an oversized garbage pickup

A quick tell: light weight means plastic (burnable side), heavy weight means metal or stone (non-burnable side), even if it looks gold.

Notes

  • Marble bases are heavy — put them out separately so the bag does not tear
  • Glass and crystal trophies: wrap in newspaper and mark the bag ワレモノ (fragile)
  • Silver or precious-metal trophies may have resale value; ordinary participation trophies rarely do
  • Disposing of many trophies at once (clubs, schools) may count as business waste — ask your municipality
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FAQ

What type of garbage is Trophy?
It varies by municipality, but generally classified as "不燃ごみ" or "可燃ごみ". Please check your local rules.
Can I dispose of Trophy for free?
Free if put out on regular collection days. Oversized items may require fees of a few hundred yen. Small electronics collection boxes offer free recycling in some cases.
Can I dispose of a broken Trophy?
Yes, broken items can be disposed of. However, if there's a risk of fragments scattering, wrap in cardboard or newspaper.
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Tips for Organizing Trophy

Before disposing, consider organizing your trophy. Better storage makes it easier to find what you need.

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