Food Tray ／ Adachi City
TL;DR
Food Tray is classified as "Plastic" in Adachi City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Remove dirt until no solid food or dripping liquid remains (rinse with leftover water or wipe with unneeded paper or cloth; no need to use detergent)
- 2 Put them together in a garbage bag whose contents can be seen and tie it closed (semi-transparent garbage bags and shopping bags are OK; do not double-bag)
- 3 Put it out at the recyclables/garbage collection site by 8:00 a.m. on the plastic collection day (once a week)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Plastic
Pickup Day
Check
See municipal calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Food Tray is classified as Plastic.
Disposal Steps
- Remove dirt until no solid food or dripping liquid remains (rinse with leftover water or wipe with unneeded paper or cloth; no need to use detergent)
- Put them together in a garbage bag whose contents can be seen and tie it closed (semi-transparent garbage bags and shopping bags are OK; do not double-bag)
- Put it out at the recyclables/garbage collection site by 8:00 a.m. on the plastic collection day (once a week)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Since April 2026, plastic has been collected separately throughout Adachi City; food trays now go out on the plastic collection day (once a week)
- If the dirt does not come off, put it out as Burnable Garbage
- Food trays are also collected in collection boxes at supermarkets and other stores
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
03Adachi City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Adachi City
Tokyo
Dept.
Adachi Sanitation Office
📞 03-3853-2141 / Mon-Sat 8:00-19:00
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Plastic
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.adachi.tokyo.jp
Visit
Last verified: 2026-09-29
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Adachi City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.