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Burnable Garbage / Small Metal Items Updated 2026-10-05 Yokohama City

Rice Cooker / Yokohama City

TL;DR

Rice Cooker is classified as "Burnable Garbage / Small Metal Items" in Yokohama City. Fee: Free (when put out as oversized garbage: 200 yen).

How to dispose 2 STEPS Free (when put out as oversized garbage: 200 yen) Regular collection
  1. 1 Plastic rice cookers: remove the inner pot and inner lid and put the body out on a Burnable Garbage collection day (twice a week)
  2. 2 The inner pot, inner lid and metal rice cookers go 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 Burnable Garbage / Small Metal Items
Pickup Day Varies by area See the city's collection calendar
Fee Free (when put out as oversized garbage: 200 yen)
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Rice Cooker is classified as Burnable Garbage / Small Metal Items.

Disposal Steps

  1. Plastic rice cookers: remove the inner pot and inner lid and put the body out on a Burnable Garbage collection day (twice a week)
  2. The inner pot, inner lid and metal rice cookers go 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.

  • Plastic rice cookers 50cm or larger and metal ones 30cm or larger are Oversized Garbage

Compare Your Options

Municipal collection Free (when put out as oversized garbage: 200 yen)

Classified as Burnable Garbage / Small Metal Items in Yokohama City. The cheapest standard route.

Junk removal service PR Paid (quote)

They handle carrying out, scheduling, and bulk pickup. Best when in a hurry or unable to carry items.

Sell to a buyback service PR Free (may earn cash)

Newer items from major brands in working condition may sell instead of costing disposal fees. Appraisal is free.

Give away / Sell directly Free~

In good condition, local boards or flea market apps may find a taker. Best if you have time to spare.

When hiring a service, verify they hold a general waste collection license. How to spot bad services
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Official Info & Contact

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Yokohama 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 Burnable Garbage / Small Metal Items

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Yokohama City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEYokohama City LAST REVIEW2026-10-05 PREFKanagawa