Mixed Paper / Akishima City
TL;DR
Mixed Paper is classified as "Used Paper (Magazines & Mixed Paper)" in Akishima City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Flatten boxes and remove any vinyl
- 2 Tie it with string or put it in a paper bag (not a brown one) (small pieces of paper can also be tucked into a magazine)
- 3 Put it out by 8:30 a.m. on the "magazines and mixed paper" collection day shown on the collection calendar (once every 3 weeks, depending on your district)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Used Paper (Magazines & Mixed Paper)
Pickup Day
Check
See municipal calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Mixed Paper is classified as Used Paper (Magazines & Mixed Paper).
Disposal Steps
- Flatten boxes and remove any vinyl
- Tie it with string or put it in a paper bag (not a brown one) (small pieces of paper can also be tucked into a magazine)
- Put it out by 8:30 a.m. on the "magazines and mixed paper" collection day shown on the collection calendar (once every 3 weeks, depending on your district)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Brown paper, and paper that is brown on one side, goes out as "cardboard/brown paper"
- Dirty paper, paper with odors and thermal paper such as receipts are not recyclable, so put them out as burnable garbage
- Do not put it in a plastic bag
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
03Akishima City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Akishima City
東京都
Dept.
Waste Management Division, Environment Department
📞 042-546-5300 / 月~金 8:30-17:15
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Used Paper (Magazines & Mixed Paper)
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.akishima.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-03-30
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Akishima City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.