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Non-burnable Garbage / Oversized Items Updated 2026-09-24 Nishitokyo City

Glass / Nishitokyo City

TL;DR

Glass is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage / Oversized Items" in Nishitokyo City.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Reservation
  1. 1 Wrap broken glass in newspaper or similar before putting it in the designated collection bag (yellow)
  2. 2 Put it out on "Non-burnable Garbage" collection day, packed so it is not dangerous during collection
  3. 3 Sheet glass with any side 30 cm or longer goes out as "Oversized Items" (application required)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Non-burnable Garbage / Oversized Items
Pickup Day Depends on size See the steps below and the official site
Fee Check See the city's fee table
Booking Depends on size See the steps below and the official site

Details & How-to

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Glass is classified as Non-burnable Garbage / Oversized Items.

Disposal Steps

  1. Wrap broken glass in newspaper or similar before putting it in the designated collection bag (yellow)
  2. Put it out on "Non-burnable Garbage" collection day, packed so it is not dangerous during collection
  3. Sheet glass with any side 30 cm or longer goes out as "Oversized Items" (application required)

Important Notes

Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

  • Oversized Items require an application (dedicated reception phone: 042-421-5411)
  • Glass doors cannot be collected by the city

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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Nishitokyo City Contact

Contact
Muni. Nishitokyo City Tokyo
Dept. Resource Recycling Promotion Division
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Non-burnable Garbage / Oversized Items

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Nishitokyo 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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