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Recyclables Updated 2026-09-29 Ishinomaki City

PET Bottle / Ishinomaki City

TL;DR

PET Bottle is classified as "Recyclables" in Ishinomaki City.

How to dispose 4 STEPS Regular collection
  1. 1 Remove the cap and label
  2. 2 Empty it, rinse it lightly with water and crush it
  3. 3 Put it in a city-designated bag with green lettering
  4. 4 Put it out at the collection point by 8:30 a.m. on the PET bottle collection day (check the day in your district's garbage calendar)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Recyclables
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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PET Bottle is classified as Recyclables.

Disposal Steps

  1. Remove the cap and label
  2. Empty it, rinse it lightly with water and crush it
  3. Put it in a city-designated bag with green lettering
  4. Put it out at the collection point by 8:30 a.m. on the PET bottle 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, the removed caps and labels go to Plastics (weekly, at the recyclables collection point). Until September 30, they are Burnable Garbage
  • From October 1, 2026, containers with the plastic recycling mark and "PET" written next to it can be put out as Plastics (judge by whether the plastic recycling mark is present)

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 Recyclables

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