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Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic Updated 2026-09-29 Adachi City

Flower Pot / Adachi City

TL;DR

Flower Pot is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic" in Adachi City. Fee: Free.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Free Regular collection
  1. 1 Remove the soil (soil is not collected by the ward)
  2. 2 Clay/ceramic pots go to Non-burnable Garbage (twice a month); plastic pots go in a garbage bag whose contents can be seen on the plastic collection day (once a week)
  3. 3 Put it out at the recyclables/garbage collection site by 8:00 a.m. on the collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic
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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Flower Pot is classified as Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic.

Disposal Steps

  1. Remove the soil (soil is not collected by the ward)
  2. Clay/ceramic pots go to Non-burnable Garbage (twice a month); plastic pots go in a garbage bag whose contents can be seen on the plastic collection day (once a week)
  3. Put it out at the recyclables/garbage collection site by 8:00 a.m. on the collection day

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; plastic flower pots and planters now go out on the plastic collection day (once a week)
  • Clay and ceramic pots go to Non-burnable Garbage
  • Pots 30 cm or larger on a side are Oversized Items (400 yen)
  • Soil is not collected by the ward

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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Adachi 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 Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic

Official Sources

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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.
SOURCEAdachi City LAST REVIEW2026-09-29 PREFTokyo