Plastic Container ／ Nerima City
TL;DR
Plastic Container is classified as "Plastic" in Nerima City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Use up the contents and rinse off any dirt (items that are still dirty after rinsing go in Burnable Garbage)
- 2 Put it in a lidded garbage container or a transparent or semi-transparent bag and tie the bag closed (plastic containers/packaging and plastic products go in the same 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 Container is classified as Plastic.
Disposal Steps
- Use up the contents and rinse off any dirt (items that are still dirty after rinsing go in Burnable Garbage)
- Put it in a lidded garbage container or a transparent or semi-transparent bag and tie the bag closed (plastic containers/packaging and plastic products go in the same 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 containers without the plastic recycling mark (food storage containers, lunch boxes, etc.) also go in Plastic (until September 30, Burnable Garbage)
- Containers with the plastic recycling mark (bottles, packs, cups, trays, etc.) are collected as Plastic Containers and Packaging on the same day and place until September 30 as well
- PET bottles themselves go to the bottles, cans and PET bottles collection (caps and labels go in Plastic)
- Plastic products originally larger than about 30 cm on any side (such as clothing storage cases) are Oversized Garbage (fee and application required)
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.