PET Bottle ／ Chigasaki City
TL;DR
PET Bottle is classified as "Bottles, Cans and PET Bottles / Burnable Garbage" in Chigasaki City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Empty it and rinse it clean with water
- 2 Remove the cap, the label (if it peels off easily) and the ring (if possible), and sort them as Plastic Containers and Packaging
- 3 Put it in the yellow net container at the recyclables collection point (do not put it out in a bag)
- 4 Only when the net container is full on collection day, put the PET bottles alone in a transparent or semi-transparent bag beside the net
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Bottles, Cans and PET Bottles / Burnable Garbage
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02PET Bottle is classified as Bottles, Cans and PET Bottles / Burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Empty it and rinse it clean with water
- Remove the cap, the label (if it peels off easily) and the ring (if possible), and sort them as Plastic Containers and Packaging
- Put it in the yellow net container at the recyclables collection point (do not put it out in a bag)
- Only when the net container is full on collection day, put the PET bottles alone in a transparent or semi-transparent bag beside the net
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Only bottles for food and drink, such as beverages, alcohol, soy sauce and mirin, that carry the PET mark are accepted
- Bottles whose dirt cannot be removed go out as Burnable Garbage
- Containers for cooking oil, oil-based dressing, etc. go out as Plastic Containers and Packaging if they carry the plastic mark, even if the material is the same as PET bottles
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
03Chigasaki City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Chigasaki City
Kanagawa
Dept.
Oversized Garbage Reception Center
📞 0467-57-1166 / Monday-Friday 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Bottles, Cans and PET Bottles / Burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.chigasaki.kanagawa.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
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