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Non-burnable Garbage Updated 2026-09-29 Ishinomaki City

Dishes/Tableware / Ishinomaki City

TL;DR

Dishes/Tableware is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage" in Ishinomaki City.

How to dispose 2 STEPS Regular collection
  1. 1 Put them in a city-designated bag with green lettering (use separate bags for Non-burnable Garbage and for metal or hazardous waste)
  2. 2 Put them out at the designated collection point between 5:00 and 8:30 a.m. on the Non-burnable Garbage collection day (check the day in your district's garbage calendar)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Non-burnable Garbage
Pickup Day Varies by area See the city's collection calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Dishes/Tableware is classified as Non-burnable Garbage.

Disposal Steps

  1. Put them in a city-designated bag with green lettering (use separate bags for Non-burnable Garbage and for metal or hazardous waste)
  2. Put them out at the designated collection point between 5:00 and 8:30 a.m. on the Non-burnable Garbage collection day (check the day in your district's garbage calendar)

Important Notes

Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

  • From October 1, 2026, dishes made only of plastic (100% plastic) go to Plastics (weekly, at the recyclables collection point). Until September 30, they are Burnable Garbage
  • Items put out as Plastics must be under 50 cm on every side and cleaned. Use the city's designated plastic bag (until March 31, 2027, a commercially available clear or semi-transparent bag of 15-45 L with "プラスチック" (Plastic) written on it in large letters is also accepted)

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

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Ishinomaki City Contact

Contact
Muni. Ishinomaki City Miyagi
Dept. Environment Future Promotion Division 📞 0225-95-1111
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Non-burnable Garbage

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Ishinomaki City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEIshinomaki City LAST REVIEW2026-09-29 PREFMiyagi