Plastic Bottle Cap ／ Sagamihara City
TL;DR
Plastic Bottle Cap is classified as "Plastics" in Sagamihara City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Remove the cap from the PET bottle
- 2 If dirty, rinse lightly or wipe it clean
- 3 Put it in a clear or translucent bag
- 4 From October 1, put it out at the waste and resource collection point by 8:30 a.m. on "Plastics" day (once a week; until September 30, on plastic containers and packaging day)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Plastics
Pickup Day
Check
See municipal calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Plastic Bottle Cap is classified as Plastics.
Disposal Steps
- Remove the cap from the PET bottle
- If dirty, rinse lightly or wipe it clean
- Put it in a clear or translucent bag
- From October 1, put it out at the waste and resource collection point by 8:30 a.m. on "Plastics" 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, plastic containers and packaging and products made entirely of plastic (longest side under 50 cm, under 5 mm thick) are collected together as "Plastics" in the same bag (no plastic mark needed). Until September 30, containers and packaging go out as "plastic containers and packaging" and products as general garbage
- Metal caps go out as cans
- PET bottles themselves go out on "PET Bottles and Hazardous Waste" day
- Items that cannot be cleaned go out as general garbage ("burn-only garbage")
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 Circulation Promotion Division
📞 042-769-8334 / Weekdays 8:30-17:15
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Plastics
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.