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Garbage Separation Guide
Garbage Separation Guide (Tokyo)
ποΈ Garbage Separation Guide (Tokyo)
Please help us keep the neighborhood clean by following the local garbage rules.
π‘ 1. Burnable Garbage (ηγγγ΄γ / Combustibles)
Examples:
Food waste
Tissues and paper towels
Small wood items
Leather or rubber products
ποΈ How to dispose:
Use designated yellow bags or clear plastic bags.
Tie the bag tightly.
π΅ 2. Non-Burnable Garbage (ηγγͺγγ΄γ / Non-Combustibles)
Examples:
Glass and ceramics
Metal items
Small electronics
Batteries (remove from devices)
ποΈ How to dispose:
Use designated blue bags or clear plastic bags.
Wrap sharp items for safety.
β»οΈ 3. Recyclables (θ³ζΊγ΄γ / Resources)
Separate into the following categories:
Cans & Bottles β Rinse before throwing away
PET Bottles β Remove cap and label, rinse
Glass Bottles β Rinse
Paper β Newspapers, magazines, cardboard (tie with string)
π¦ How to dispose:
Use designated collection area or boxes
Donβt mix with regular trash
π΄ 4. Oversized Garbage (η²ε€§γγΏ / Bulky Waste)
Requires advance reservation!
If you have any large items to throw away (e.g. suitcases, furniture, electronics):
β‘οΈ Please contact the host in advance.
Bulky items cannot be disposed of like regular garbage and require special handling.
π§Ή When the Garbage Bin is Full
π Nana House Nerima
If the indoor garbage bin is full:
β‘οΈ Please move the trash bag to the back entrance area.
π© After placing the bag, please send us a message.
π If possible, we appreciate it if you can do this onTuesdays and Fridays.
π Nana House Ekoda
βIf the indoor garbage bin is full:
β‘οΈ Please move the trash bag to the large outdoor garbage bin in the garden.
π© After placing the bag,please send us a message.
π If possible, we appreciate it if you can do this on Tuesdays and Fridays.
π Nana House Sakaecho
If the indoor garbage bin is full:
β‘οΈ Please move the trash bag to the large outdoor garbage bin beside the house.
π© After placing the bag,please send us a message.
π If possible, we appreciate it if you can do this on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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