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Plastic Updated 2026-09-29 Nerima City

Plastic Wrap / Nerima City

TL;DR

Plastic Wrap is classified as "Plastic" in Nerima City. Fee: Free.

How to dispose 4 STEPS Free
  1. 1 Remove metal parts from the paper core and outer box, then tuck them into magazines or put them in a paper bag and put them out with used paper
  2. 2 Rinse off any dirt (items that are still dirty after rinsing go in Burnable Garbage)
  3. 3 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)
  4. 4 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

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Plastic Wrap is classified as Plastic.

Disposal Steps

  1. Remove metal parts from the paper core and outer box, then tuck them into magazines or put them in a paper bag and put them out with used paper
  2. Rinse off any dirt (items that are still dirty after rinsing go in Burnable Garbage)
  3. 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)
  4. 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 wrap used at home goes in Plastic (until September 30, Burnable Garbage)
  • Wrap attached to trays of meat, prepared foods, etc. is Plastic Containers and Packaging 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

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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

Official Sources

Primary Source
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.
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