Plastic Bag ／ Akishima City
TL;DR
Plastic Bag is classified as "Plastics" in Akishima City.
- 1 Lightly rinse dirty ones (put ones that cannot be cleaned out as burnable garbage)
- 2 Put it directly into the designated collection bag (purple)
- 3 Put it out by 8:30 a.m. on the plastics collection day shown on the collection calendar
01
Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Plastics
Pickup Day
Check
See municipal calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Plastic Bag is classified as Plastics.
Disposal Steps
- Lightly rinse dirty ones (put ones that cannot be cleaned out as burnable garbage)
- Put it directly into the designated collection bag (purple)
- Put it out by 8:30 a.m. on the plastics collection day shown on the collection calendar
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Bags with an aluminum (silver) coating inside also go out as plastics if they have the plastic recycling mark
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
Plastics
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.akishima.lg.jp
Visit
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.