Cosmetics ／ Nerima City
TL;DR
Cosmetics is classified as "Burnable Garbage" in Nerima City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Use up the contents
- 2 Plastic containers: rinse off dirt (items that are still dirty after rinsing go in Burnable Garbage), put them in a lidded garbage container or a transparent or semi-transparent bag, and put them out at the collection point by 8 a.m. on the plastic collection day (once a week)
- 3 Glass bottles (except milky-white ones): rinse and drain them, then put them directly into the collection containers or bags for bottles, cans and PET bottles by 9 a.m. on the collection day
- 4 Milky-white glass bottles: put them out at the collection point by 8 a.m. on the Non-burnable Garbage collection day (twice a month)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
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
02Cosmetics is classified as Burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Use up the contents
- Plastic containers: rinse off dirt (items that are still dirty after rinsing go in Burnable Garbage), put them in a lidded garbage container or a transparent or semi-transparent bag, and put them out at the collection point by 8 a.m. on the plastic collection day (once a week)
- Glass bottles (except milky-white ones): rinse and drain them, then put them directly into the collection containers or bags for bottles, cans and PET bottles by 9 a.m. on the collection day
- Milky-white glass bottles: put them out at the collection point by 8 a.m. on the Non-burnable Garbage collection day (twice a month)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Separation differs depending on the material of the container
- From October 1, 2026, plastic containers are collected as "Plastic" (until September 30, as "Plastic Containers and Packaging"; same day and place)
- Only milky-white glass bottles are Non-burnable Garbage (other glass bottles go to the bottles, cans and PET bottles collection)
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
03Nerima City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Nerima City
Tokyo
Dept.
Environment Department Waste Recycling Division
📞 03-5984-1097 / Weekdays 8:30-17:00
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.nerima.tokyo.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-29
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Nerima City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.