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Guide to Waste Sorting in Kitanakagusuku Village

How to Dispose of Waste

Waste Classification
How to Dispose of Wasted (Continued)
Collection Areas and Days
  • Please place your waste in front of your residence by 8:30 a.m. on the collection day. Only residents officially registered in the village are eligible to use the village’s collection service.
  • Waste from detached houses is collected in front of each residence. In some areas, such as dead-end streets, the collection may take place elsewhere.
  • Waste must be placed at the designated collection point within the premises for apartment buildings or housing complexes.
  • Items like Japanese futon mattresses, blue tarps, curtains, and golf practice nets are collected on non-burnable waste collection days only if they fit and are securely tied closed in the designated burnable waste bags. (Do not seal with tape.)
  • Spray cans, gas canisters, and similar items must be completely emptied and disposed of as hazardous waste. (Never dispose of them as burnable waste.)
  • Spray cans and cassette gas canisters with leftover contents can cause explosions at waste processing facilities.

If a yellow sticker labeled “協力願い (Request for Cooperation)” is attached to your waste, please re-sort the contents and dispose of them on the next collection day.

Burnable Waste

Burnable Waste Collected twice a week on designated days. *Up to 3 bags accepted at a time. Use the village-designated burnable garbage bag, and leave it at the entrance of your residence by the designated time. The village also offers a compost subsidy. For more information, please contact the Environmental Affairs Section. Please ensure the bags are tied shut. Food waste (drain liquid well) Rubber and leather items (metal parts must be removed and disposed of as non-burnable) Bags and purses (metal parts must be removed and disposed of as non-burnable) Disposable diapers (flush any waste down the toilet before disposal) CDs Tapes (e.g., cassette tapes, VHS, etc.) *Only use designated garbage bags. *Garbage bags are available in three sizes: large, medium, and small.

Non-burnable Waste

Non-burnable Waste Collected once a week on a designated day. *Up to 3 bags accepted at a time. Use the village-designated burnable garbage bag, and leave it at the entrance of your residence by the designated time. Sharp or broken items can be hazardous and should be disposed of as such. Items that do not fit inside the designated bag will be treated as bulk waste. Please ensure the bags are tied shut. Rice cookers Radio and cassette players DVD players and similar electronics Small appliances Cooking pots and pans Tableware (e.g., ceramics, glasses) *Broken tableware is hazardous waste. Metal hangers Umbrellas (acceptable even if they partially protrude from the bag) *Only use designated garbage bags. *Garbage bags are available in two sizes: medium and small.

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous Waste Collected once a week on a designated day. *Up to 3 bags accepted at a time. Wrap hazardous parts in paper and tape to prevent the bag from being torn, and place them in the designated hazardous waste bag. Mark items such as fluorescent lights, knives, and broken glass as "きけん／危険 (Caution: Hazardous)." Acceptable even if long items, such as fluorescent lights, partially protrude from the bag. Please ensure the bags are tied shut. Alkaline and manganese batteries Incandescent light bulbs Fluorescent lights (may protrude from the bag) Mercury thermometers Spray cans (ensure they are completely empty) Broken glass Razor blades Broken bottles (wrap in paper or newspaper) Broken ceramic dishes Disposable lighters (ensure they are completely empty) *Only use designated hazardous waste bags *Only small-sized bags are available for this waste category.

Recyclable Waste

Recyclable Waste Collected once a week on a designated day. "Sort cans, glass bottles, and PET bottles in transparent or semi-transparent bags, with each type in a separate bag. Please do not mix different waste categories in the same bag." "Separate newspapers, magazines, cardboard, flyers, paper cartons, and used clothing by type, with each type cross-tied shut. Please use paper string only—no adhesive tape or plastic string." Place items in clear plastic bags to keep them dry on rainy days, or wait until the next sunny day. Paper Flyers Cardboard Magazines Milk cartons must be rinsed, cut open, and bundled separately with paper string. Cutting instructions are on the side of the carton. Newspapers Used clothes Worn-out clothes *Tie the used clothes into a bundle with a string. Bottles *Empty bottles completely. Broken bottles and window glass should be disposed of as hazardous waste. Metal caps → Non-burnable waste Plastic caps → Burnable waste Cans Aluminum cans Canned goods (steel cans) – Wash the inside thoroughly Steel cans – Remove any foreign matter and rinse before disposal PET bottles (plastic bottles) Caps and labels → Burnable waste Note: Seasoning bottles such as sauce bottles (excluding soy sauce), cooking oil, or non-food items (e.g., detergent, shampoo, cosmetics, or medicines) are not recyclable. Types of recyclable PET bottles Only PET bottles marked with the designated material code per the Container and Packaging Recycling Law For soft drinks For alcoholic drinks For soy sauce

Items Not Collected by the Village

Items Not Collected by the Village Arrange for the store from which you purchased to take the following items, or contact a licensed waste disposal service (fees may apply). For items not accepted at the waste facility, please contact a professional waste disposal company. Industrial Waste Car and motorcycle parts Mirrors / steering wheels Bumpers Seats Wheels Construction materials Lumber Steel members Windows Screens Wastes from renovations Tires and batteries General Waste Difficult to Properly Dispose of Oil waste Pianos Gas cylinders Fire extinguishers Storage tanks Explosives Motorbikes Septic tanks Signboards Boats Others Appliance Recycling Under the Home Appliance Recycling Law, recycling is mandatory for the following appliances. CRT TVs Flat-screen TVs Plasma TVs Washing machines Dryers Air conditioners Refrigerators Arrange for the store from which you purchased the item or the store from which you are purchasing a new appliance to take these items (fees may apply). Disposing of Appliances Subject to Recycling You may contact the following waste disposal service companies:
Waste Classification
How to Dispose of Wasted (Continued)
Collection Areas and Days

Contact Information

Environmental Affairs Section, Kitanakagusuku Village Office

We regret to inform you that English support is not available over the phone. We kindly ask you to visit our service counter in person.

Kitanakagusuku Village Office website – Waste information page

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