Plastic Bag ／ Nerima City
TL;DR
Plastic Bag is classified as "Plastic" in Nerima City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Rinse off any dirt (items that are still dirty after rinsing go in Burnable Garbage)
- 2 Put them in a lidded garbage container or a transparent or semi-transparent bag and tie it closed (do not double-bag)
- 3 Put it out at the collection point by 8 a.m. on the plastic collection day (once a week; the same day and place as the previous plastic containers and packaging collection)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Plastic
Pickup Day
Check
See municipal calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Plastic Bag is classified as Plastic.
Disposal Steps
- Rinse off any 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 tie it closed (do not double-bag)
- Put it out at the collection point by 8 a.m. on the plastic collection day (once a week; the same day and place as the previous plastic containers and packaging collection)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- From October 1, 2026, plastic bags other than shopping bags, freezer bags and food storage bags also go in Plastic (until September 30, Burnable Garbage)
- Packaging bags such as shopping bags and refill pouches are collected as Plastic Containers and Packaging on the same day and place until September 30 as well
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
Plastic
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.nerima.tokyo.jp
Visit
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.