Dishes/Tableware ／ Kokubunji City
TL;DR
Dishes/Tableware is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage / Burnable Garbage / Recyclable Plastics" in Kokubunji City.
- 1 Put ceramic, glass or metal tableware out as Non-burnable Garbage in the city's designated (paid) bag for non-burnable garbage by 8:30 a.m. on collection day.
- 2 Wrap broken tableware in paper or similar and mark it "割れ物あり" (broken items inside).
- 3 Ceramic and metal tableware can also be taken to the drop-off collection at public facilities (free, during opening hours; ceramics are accepted even if broken). Put them directly into the containers provided at the facility.
- 4 Put paper or wooden tableware out as Burnable Garbage (yellow designated paid bag) and plastic tableware out as Recyclable Plastics (designated paid bag for recyclable plastics).
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Non-burnable Garbage / Burnable Garbage / Recyclable Plastics
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Dishes/Tableware is classified as Non-burnable Garbage / Burnable Garbage / Recyclable Plastics.
Disposal Steps
- Put ceramic, glass or metal tableware out as Non-burnable Garbage in the city's designated (paid) bag for non-burnable garbage by 8:30 a.m. on collection day.
- Wrap broken tableware in paper or similar and mark it "割れ物あり" (broken items inside).
- Ceramic and metal tableware can also be taken to the drop-off collection at public facilities (free, during opening hours; ceramics are accepted even if broken). Put them directly into the containers provided at the facility.
- Put paper or wooden tableware out as Burnable Garbage (yellow designated paid bag) and plastic tableware out as Recyclable Plastics (designated paid bag for recyclable plastics).
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Glass tableware and dirty ceramic tableware cannot go to the drop-off collection; put them out as Non-burnable Garbage.
- Items 40 cm or longer on any side are Oversized Items.
- Lightly remove dirt from plastic tableware before putting it out; if the dirt does not come off, put it out as Non-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
03Kokubunji City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Kokubunji City
Tokyo
Dept.
Citizen Services Division
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Non-burnable Garbage / Burnable Garbage / Recyclable Plastics
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.kokubunji.tokyo.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-25
Disclaimer
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