PET Bottle ／ Sagamihara City
TL;DR
PET Bottle is classified as "PET Bottles" in Sagamihara City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Remove the cap and label (put them out as Plastics)
- 2 Rinse lightly and drain
- 3 Crush it
- 4 Put it in a clear or translucent bag
- 5 From October 1, put it out at the collection point by 8:30 a.m. on "PET Bottles and Hazardous Waste" day (once a week; until September 30, on plastic containers and packaging 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 and label (put them out as Plastics)
- Rinse lightly and drain
- Crush it
- Put it in a clear or translucent bag
- From October 1, put it out at the collection point by 8:30 a.m. on "PET Bottles and Hazardous Waste" day (once a week; until September 30, on plastic containers and packaging day)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- From October 1, 2026, PET bottles are collected on the new "PET Bottles and Hazardous Waste" day (until September 30, on the same day as plastic containers and packaging). How to put them out does not change
- Only containers with the PET mark (number 1) for drinks, soy sauce, alcohol and similar; other bottles go out as Plastics
- Metal caps go out as cans
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
03Sagamihara City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Sagamihara City
Kanagawa
Dept.
Resource Recycling Promotion Division
📞 042-769-8245 / Weekdays 8:30-17:00
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
PET Bottles
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.sagamihara.kanagawa.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-29
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Sagamihara City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.