Pot ／ Yokohama City
TL;DR
Pot is classified as "Small Metal Items / Oversized Garbage" in Yokohama City. Fee: Free (when put out as oversized garbage: 200 yen).
- 1 Keep it separate from the bag for Cans, Bottles and PET Bottles (except for small pieces, put it out without a bag)
- 2 Put it out on the Small Metal Items collection day (once a week, the same day as Cans, Bottles and PET Bottles)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Small Metal Items / Oversized Garbage
Pickup Day
Reserved day
Pick a date by phone/web
Fee
Free (when put out as oversized garbage: 200 yen)
Booking
Reservation
Apply to Resource Recycling Bureau Operations Division
Details & How-to
02Pot is classified as Small Metal Items / Oversized Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Keep it separate from the bag for Cans, Bottles and PET Bottles (except for small pieces, put it out without a bag)
- Put it out on the Small Metal Items collection day (once a week, the same day as Cans, Bottles and PET Bottles)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Pots 30cm or larger (not counting the handles) are Oversized Garbage
- Ceramic pots such as earthenware pots go out as Non-burnable Garbage (wrap them in newspaper or similar and write the item name)
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
03Yokohama City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Yokohama City
Kanagawa
Dept.
Resource Recycling Bureau Operations Division
📞 045-671-3819 / Weekdays 8:45-17:15
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Small Metal Items / Oversized Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.yokohama.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-10-05
Disclaimer
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