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Plastic Updated 2026-09-29 Adachi City

Plastic Wrap / Adachi City

TL;DR

Plastic Wrap is classified as "Plastic" in Adachi City. Fee: Free.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Free
  1. 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. 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. 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

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Plastic Wrap is classified as Plastic.

Disposal Steps

  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)

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; used plastic wrap now goes out on the plastic collection day (once a week)
  • Items that cannot be cleaned go to Burnable Garbage
  • The wrap box and core go to Recyclables (remove any metal parts)

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 Plastic

Official Sources

Primary Source
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