Summary
Sendai City has published the preliminary figures for household waste volume in September 2026 (Reiwa 8), along with a call for residents to cooperate in reducing and properly sorting waste.
Key Points from the Official Notice
- According to Sendai City’s official notice, household waste in September 2026 (Reiwa 8) totaled 13,976 tons, an increase of 202 tons (1.46%) compared with September 2025 (Reiwa 7).
- According to the official notice, the average per person per day was 425 grams, an increase of 6 grams compared with September 2025.
- According to Sendai City’s official notice, the city has set a target of 400 grams of household waste per person per day by fiscal 2030 (Reiwa 12).
- According to the official notice, household waste put out at collection points reportedly contains many recyclable materials, such as recyclable paper and plastic resources.
- According to the official notice, when small rechargeable batteries or devices that use them are mixed into household waste, they may cause fires, and accidents in which they ignited during collection, transport, or processing have occurred.
What Users Should Check
- Before throwing items away as waste, check whether recyclable materials, such as recyclable paper and plastic resources, are mixed in.
- Check the official sorting guidance so that small rechargeable batteries and devices that use them are not mixed into household waste.
- The basics of how to sort and put out waste can be found under “Basic Rules for Sorting and Putting Out Waste” on the official page.
For the most current and accurate information, always check the official page.
Source
- Sendai City Official | Announcement of the Preliminary Household Waste Volume for September 2026 (Reiwa 8) (Last checked: 2026-10-29)