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Plastic / Non-burnable Garbage / Oversized Garbage Updated 2026-09-29 Nerima City

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).

How to dispose 4 STEPS Free (400 yen if put out as Oversized Garbage) Reservation
  1. 1 Remove the soil inside (soil is not collected by the ward)
  2. 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. 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. 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

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Flower Pot is classified as Plastic / Non-burnable Garbage / Oversized Garbage.

Disposal Steps

  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

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

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Nerima 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 Plastic / Non-burnable Garbage / Oversized Garbage

Official Sources

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