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Burnable Garbage(Made only of burnable materials) / Non-burnable Garbage(Contains metal or mixed materials) / Oversized Items(Longest side 40cm or more) Updated 2026-08-23 Fuchu City

Stuffed Toy / Fuchu City

TL;DR

Stuffed Toy is classified as "Burnable Garbage(Made only of burnable materials) / Non-burnable Garbage(Contains metal or mixed materials) / Oversized Items(Longest side 40cm or more)" in Fuchu City. Fee: Free (Oversized: ¥200 if longest side is 40cm or more).

How to dispose 2 STEPS Free (Oversized: ¥200 if longest side is 40cm or more) Reservation
  1. 1 Stuffed toys made only of burnable materials go out on Burnable Garbage day
  2. 2 Those containing metal or mixed materials go out on Non-burnable Garbage day
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Burnable Garbage(Made only of burnable materials) / Non-burnable Garbage(Contains metal or mixed materials) / Oversized Items(Longest side 40cm or more)
Pickup Day Depends on size See the steps below and the official site
Fee Free (Oversized: ¥200 if longest side is 40cm or more)
Booking Depends on size See the steps below and the official site

🧸 Saying goodbye can be hard

Stuffed toys hold so many memories. The time spent together, the joy when you received them, the comfort they provided during difficult times...

It's completely natural to feel reluctant to throw them away as "garbage."

💡 Alternatives to disposal:

  • 🙏 Memorial service — Some shrines and temples hold ceremonies for beloved items
  • 🌍 Donation — Give them a new life with children through NPOs
  • ♻️ Recycle shops — Good condition items may find new owners
  • 📱 Flea market apps — Connect directly with people who love the same characters

If you must part ways, take a moment to thank them for the memories before saying goodbye.

Details & How-to

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Stuffed Toy is classified as Burnable Garbage(Made only of burnable materials) / Non-burnable Garbage(Contains metal or mixed materials) / Oversized Items(Longest side 40cm or more).

Disposal Steps

  1. Stuffed toys made only of burnable materials go out on Burnable Garbage day
  2. Those containing metal or mixed materials go out on Non-burnable Garbage day

Important Notes

Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

  • Remove batteries from musical stuffed toys; batteries go to hazardous waste collection
  • Apartment residents need to carry items down to the ground floor

Official Info & Contact

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Fuchu City Contact

Contact
Muni. Fuchu City Tokyo
Dept. Resource Recycling Promotion Division 📞 03-6424-4645 / Mon-Sat 8:00-19:00
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Burnable Garbage(Made only of burnable materials) / Non-burnable Garbage(Contains metal or mixed materials) / Oversized Items(Longest side 40cm or more)

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Fuchu City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEFuchu City LAST REVIEW2026-08-23 PREFTokyo