Styrofoam ／ Katsushika City
TL;DR
Styrofoam is classified as "Plastic Containers & Packaging (Pla Mark) / Recyclables / Burnable Garbage" in Katsushika City.
- 1 Styrofoam cushioning/packing for appliances or fruit and styrofoam fish boxes go out clean on the Pla Mark day by 8 a.m.
- 2 Styrofoam food trays (a toothpick can pierce them) go out on the recyclables day
- 3 Items whose dirt cannot be removed go out as burnable garbage
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Plastic Containers & Packaging (Pla Mark) / Recyclables / Burnable Garbage
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Styrofoam is classified as Plastic Containers & Packaging (Pla Mark) / Recyclables / Burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Styrofoam cushioning/packing for appliances or fruit and styrofoam fish boxes go out clean on the Pla Mark day by 8 a.m.
- Styrofoam food trays (a toothpick can pierce them) go out on the recyclables day
- Items whose dirt cannot be removed go out as burnable garbage
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Packing material from moving (cushioning, bags) should be collected by the moving company (if put out with ward collection, it is burnable garbage)
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
03Katsushika City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Katsushika City
Tokyo
Dept.
Katsushika Cleaners Office
📞 03-3693-6113 / Mon-Fri 8:30-17:15
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Plastic Containers & Packaging (Pla Mark) / Recyclables / Burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.katsushika.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Katsushika City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.