Styrofoam ／ Tsu City
TL;DR
Styrofoam is classified as "Plastic Containers and Packaging" in Tsu City.
- 1 Rinse it so that no foreign matter remains
- 2 Put it in a transparent or semi-transparent bag and put it out on "Plastic Containers and Packaging day" (once a week)
- 3 Put it out at the designated temporary garbage collection point by the set time on the collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Plastic Containers and Packaging
Pickup Day
Check
See municipal calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Styrofoam is classified as Plastic Containers and Packaging.
Disposal Steps
- Rinse it so that no foreign matter remains
- Put it in a transparent or semi-transparent bag and put it out on "Plastic Containers and Packaging day" (once a week)
- Put it out at the designated temporary garbage collection point by the set time on the collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Only items that were used as product containers or packaging, or to protect or hold products in place, such as styrofoam cushioning that came inside home appliances and the like, can be put out as Plastic Containers and Packaging
- If the dirt cannot be removed, put it out on "Burnable Garbage day"
- Expanded polystyrene insulation cannot be put out as Plastic Containers and Packaging. If it was used as insulation, take it yourself to the Tsu City Recycling Center; if it was used for crafts and the like, it goes out as "Other Plastics"
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
03Tsu City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Tsu City
mie
Dept.
Environmental Policy Division
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Plastic Containers and Packaging
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
info.city.tsu.mie.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Tsu City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.