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Used Clothing & Textiles (Recyclables A) Updated 2026-09-24 Hamura City

Clothes / Hamura City

TL;DR

Clothes is classified as "Used Clothing & Textiles (Recyclables A)" in Hamura City.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Regular collection
  1. 1 Wash the items, then tie them in bundles with string
  2. 2 Put them out by 8 a.m. on the Recyclables A collection day (once a week)
  3. 3 Do not put them out on rainy days or when rain is likely; put them out on a sunny collection day in a later week
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Used Clothing & Textiles (Recyclables A)
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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Clothes is classified as Used Clothing & Textiles (Recyclables A).

Disposal Steps

  1. Wash the items, then tie them in bundles with string
  2. Put them out by 8 a.m. on the Recyclables A collection day (once a week)
  3. Do not put them out on rainy days or when rain is likely; put them out on a sunny collection day in a later week

Important Notes

  • Underwear, socks, rags and dirty items are not recyclable; put them out as Burnable Garbage in the blue designated bag
  • Do not put them out on rainy days even in a plastic bag (wet textiles cannot be recycled)
  • If it rains during collection, the items may not be collected

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

Official Info & Contact

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Hamura City Contact

Contact
Muni. Hamura City Tokyo
Dept. Citizen Services Division 📞 042-555-1111
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Used Clothing & Textiles (Recyclables A)

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Hamura City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEHamura City LAST REVIEW2026-09-24 PREFTokyo