Plastic Bottle Cap ／ Nerima City
TL;DR
Plastic Bottle Cap is classified as "Plastic" in Nerima City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Remove the cap from the PET bottle and rinse it lightly
- 2 Put it in a lidded garbage container or a transparent or semi-transparent bag and tie the bag closed
- 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 Bottle Cap is classified as Plastic.
Disposal Steps
- Remove the cap from the PET bottle and rinse it lightly
- Put it in a lidded garbage container or a transparent or semi-transparent bag and tie the bag closed
- 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.
- Metal caps are Non-burnable Garbage
- From October 1, 2026, plastic containers/packaging and plastic products are collected together in the same bag as "Plastic" (same day and place as before; until September 30, collected as "Plastic Containers and Packaging")
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.