Flower Pot / Nerima City
TL;DR
Flower Pot is classified as "Plastic / Non-burnable Garbage / Oversized Garbage" in Nerima City. Fee: Free (400 yen if put out as Oversized Garbage).
- 1 Remove the soil inside (soil is not collected by the ward)
- 2 Plastic (30 cm or smaller on each side): clean off dirt, put it in a lidded garbage container or a transparent or semi-transparent bag, and put it out at the collection point by 8 a.m. on the plastic collection day (once a week)
- 3 Unglazed clay or ceramic (30 cm or smaller on each side): put it in a lidded garbage container or a transparent or semi-transparent bag and put it out at the collection point by 8 a.m. on the Non-burnable Garbage collection day (twice a month) (wrap broken pieces in newspaper or thick paper and write "キケン" (danger) on it)
- 4 Larger than 30 cm on any side: apply to the Oversized Garbage Reception Center (03-5703-5399) or online, attach paid oversized garbage disposal stickers (or any sheet of paper if you paid online), and put it out by 8 a.m. on the collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Plastic / Non-burnable Garbage / Oversized Garbage
Pickup Day
Depends on size
See the steps below and the official site
Fee
Free (400 yen if put out as Oversized Garbage)
Booking
Depends on size
See the steps below and the official site
Details & How-to
02Flower Pot is classified as Plastic / Non-burnable Garbage / Oversized Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Remove the soil inside (soil is not collected by the ward)
- Plastic (30 cm or smaller on each side): clean off dirt, put it in a lidded garbage container or a transparent or semi-transparent bag, and put it out at the collection point by 8 a.m. on the plastic collection day (once a week)
- Unglazed clay or ceramic (30 cm or smaller on each side): put it in a lidded garbage container or a transparent or semi-transparent bag and put it out at the collection point by 8 a.m. on the Non-burnable Garbage collection day (twice a month) (wrap broken pieces in newspaper or thick paper and write "キケン" (danger) on it)
- Larger than 30 cm on any side: apply to the Oversized Garbage Reception Center (03-5703-5399) or online, attach paid oversized garbage disposal stickers (or any sheet of paper if you paid online), and put it out by 8 a.m. on the collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- From October 1, 2026, plastic flower pots 30 cm or smaller on each side go in Plastic (until September 30, Burnable Garbage)
- Unglazed clay or ceramic flower pots 30 cm or smaller on each side are Non-burnable Garbage
- Items larger than 30 cm on any side are Oversized Garbage (fee and application required), even if taken apart or cut
- Soil is not collected by the ward
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
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Category
Plastic / Non-burnable Garbage / Oversized 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.