Dishes/Tableware ／ Nerima City
TL;DR
Dishes/Tableware is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic" in Nerima City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Ceramic, glass or metal: wrap broken items in newspaper or thick paper and write "キケン" (danger) in large letters
- 2 Ceramic, glass or metal: 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 Non-burnable Garbage collection day (twice a month)
- 3 Plastic (from October 1, 2026): rinse off dirt, 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)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic
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 / Plastic.
Disposal Steps
- Ceramic, glass or metal: wrap broken items in newspaper or thick paper and write "キケン" (danger) in large letters
- Ceramic, glass or metal: 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 Non-burnable Garbage collection day (twice a month)
- Plastic (from October 1, 2026): rinse off dirt, 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)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- From October 1, 2026, plastic tableware (plates, cups, spoons, etc.) goes in Plastic (until September 30, Burnable Garbage)
- Ceramic, glass and metal tableware is Non-burnable Garbage
- Paper tableware 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
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
Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.nerima.tokyo.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-29
Disclaimer
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