Used Papers
ｰ 2 newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste 3 Special Group Collection
Edition Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles・ 4 Sumida City Food Trays Resource Recovery Event
ｰ 5 Resource Recovery Locations dry-cell batteries, 7 used cooking oil, How to Sort and Dispose small home appliance
ｰ 8 Burnable Garbage Recyclables & Garbage 9
10ｰ Non-Burnable Garbage Reduce garbage to be an eco-friendly city 11
Oversized Waste
12ｰ Items covered by Home 13 Appliance Recycling Law
8.am S M T W T F S
Items not collected 14ｰ by the city 15
How to dispose Business 16ｰ Recyclables and Garbage 17
Type of Garbage
(alphabetical order) 18ｰ Sorting Quick Reference 23 Chart
24ｰ Consultation 25
Garbage and
26ｰ 3R 3R Policy in Sumida City 29
Prohibit Illegal Dumping/
30ｰ Theft 31 Facilities information a back cover a back Collection Days すみだ清掃事務所にて、この冊子の外国語版（英語・中国語・韓国語）をお配りしています。 for Recyclables 【English（英 語）】 The*English version of the Sumida refuse and recycle center* is being distributed. and Garbage by Districts 【中文 体（中国語）】 简 我们散发一本关于如何在墨田清洁办公室处理垃圾的小册子。 【한국어（韓国語）】 스미다 청소 사무소에서 한국어판을 배부하고 있습니다. May 2018 First Edition Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ Recycle miscellaneous paper waste Used Papers Weekly Group Collection Collecting on the recyclables (Newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ collection day Collecting even on a rainy day magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste) Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Food Trays ● Collection Time and Location
Resource Recovery Event ▶ Place recyclables before 8:00 a.m. on the collection day at the designated location. Resource Recovery ▶ Do not place your recyclables the day before the designated collection day or the day after Locations dry-cell batteries, items are picked up. used cooking oil, small home appliance ● How to Dispose・Precautions
▶ Sort garbage into 5 types and bundle them tightly with strings. Burnable Garbage ●！ Recyclables are still collected on rainy days. (On a windy day, make sure items will not fly away.) ●！ Do not bundle them with adhesive tapes such as paper packing tape or duct tape.
Non-Burnable Newspaper (includes flyers) Cardboard Paper cartons Garbage
Oversized Waste Items with About this mark Items covered by Home Appliance 30cm Recycling Law
Items not collected Remove packing tape and packing slip of by the city Insert flyers between newspapers Rinse inside carton then open and courier service from cardboard boxes. to dispose together. flatten them. Be sure to flatten them.
How to dispose Business Magazines Miscellaneous paper waste Recyclables and Garbage
Type of Garbage ▶ weekly journals (alphabetical order) About ▶ hardcover books Sorting Quick 30cm ▶ paperback books Reference Chart ▶ catalogs etc.
Put paper scraps in a paper bag or wrap them with Consultation If the cover is not paper (pocket planner, a large peace of paper. Bundle them together with encyclopedia, etc.), remove non-paper parts. magazines.
Garbage and 3R Policy in Sumida City These items ●！ The following items are not collected as will disrupt the Recyclable Used Paper!! Detergent recycling Prohibit Illegal × Paper with adhesive tape attached process. Dumping/Theft × Cartons lined with aluminum for alcoholic beverage,etc. Facilities × Paper stained with oil. etc. (used pizza boxes, information cup noodle containers, etc.) × Paper with fragrance (detergent or incense boxies, etc.) × Specially processed paper (photo paper, carbon paper, thermal paper, etc.) Collection Days × Waterproofed paper (paper cups, paper plates, etc.) for Recyclables Shredder scrap and Garbage by × Districts Dispose these items as Burnable Garbage.
2 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste What are miscellaneous paper wastes? Group Collection
Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Food Trays
paper boxes for snacks, foods, tissue papers, etc. envelops core of toilet paper, kitchen wrap, ※Remove plastic parts, then, flatten boxes. ※ Remove plastic part. etc. Resource Recovery Event Resource Recovery Locations dry-cell batteries, used cooking oil, small home appliance
copy paper wrapping paper scratch paper calendar ※Remove metal parts. Burnable Garbage
paper egg packaging drawing paper disposable chopstick sack manuals Non-Burnable Garbage ※Items with stains will not be collected.
Oversized Waste Be a part of "Group Collection", a local recycling movement Items covered by Home Appliance This is a system of local recycling activities that recycles Recycling Law What is resources and reduces garbage. It is supported by town councils, community associations, children's groups, Group women's auxiliaries, and other groups consisting of Items not collected Collection? residents from more than 10 households. Groups will by the city collect household recyclables and pass their items to appropriate recycling contractors. ① Organize a group with residents from more than 10 households. How to dispose How to Business ② Decide recovery items, collection day, collection site Recyclables and start Group Garbage and a recycling contractor. Collection. ③ Register as a resource recovery group to the city. ④ Report volume of recovered resources to the city. Type of Garbage ⑤ Receive incentives based on recovered volume from the city. (Twice a year) (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick 【Type of recyclables】 Reference Chart used paper (newspaper, magazines, cardboard, paper cartons, miscellaneous paper waste), old textile, aluminum cans, bottles (returnable and reusable bottles such as beer bottles or issho-bottle) 【Assistance from the city】 Consultation ① Incentives (Twice a year) The incentive is 6 yen per 1kg of recovered volume. (Group must open collective bank account as payments will be through bank transfers.) ② Provide items for recovery activities. (Annually) Garbage and Group Collection 3R Policy working gloves, strings, indication banner, collection bins and nets indication banner in Sumida City
Please inquire for information about recycling contractors in Sumida City to the following:
Prohibit Illegal Ｒ Federation Sumida Recycle Sumida Recycle Business Dumping/Theft Cooperative Association Cooperative Association Facilities information ☎03-3613-6481 ☎03-3613-6022
The Group Collection brochure “Group Collection Instruction” is distributed. Collection Days for Recyclables Download the brochure from Sumida City’s website or and Garbage by Districts ◀contact Sumida Sanitation Department at ☎03-3613-2228.
3 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ Recycle miscellaneous paper waste Cans・Bottles・ Weekly Group Collection Collecting on the PET bottles・Food trays recyclables collection day Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Food Trays ● Collection Time and Location
Resource Recovery Event ▶ Place recyclables before 8:00 am on the collection day at the designated location. Resource Recovery ▶ Do not place your recyclables the day before the designated collection day or the day after items are picked up. Locations dry-cell batteries, used cooking oil, ● How to dispose・Precautions small home appliance ▶ Sort recyclables into 4 categories and place them in their designated collection bin or collection net. ●！ To prevent theft of recyclables, set up recyclables collection bins and nets early in the morning of the collection day. Burnable Garbage
(beverage cans ・ food cans ・ snack cans, etc.) ●！ These are non-burnable garbage Cans Items with Non-Burnable this mark！ Garbage spray cans paint gas cartridges cans ※ Do not puncture cans.
Oversized Waste Items covered by Cans cans stained with chemical Home Appliance ※Empty contents. Recycling Law Thoroughly rinse inside and place them in the blue bin.
Items not collected (alcohol ・ juice ・ energy drink ・ jam, etc.) ！ by the city Bottles ● These are non-burnable garbage
bottles stained with chemical, oil, etc. Oil How to dispose Business Recyclables and Bottles Garbage glass other than bottles ※ glass board ・ cups ・ heat resistance glass, Remove caps, thoroughly rinse inside and place them in the etc. Type of Garbage yellow bin. (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Reference Chart PET bottle (for beverage, etc.) ●！ These are burnable garbage
Items with this mark！ cap label colored Consultation bottle
PET bottles stained with oil, etc. Garbage and Remove cap and label from bottles, thoroughly rinse inside, 3R Policy crush and place them in the green net. in Sumida City
Food trays (Styrofoam) ●！ These are burnable garbage Prohibit Illegal Dumping/Theft Colored or patterned trays are recyclable. packing tuna boxes Facilities cushioning (fish boxes) information materials
Collection Days trays with stain or odor for Recyclables (containers for natto ・ and Garbage by Districts Remove stickers or labels from trays, thoroughly rinse inside cup noodle, etc.) and place them in the black net.
4 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ Recycle miscellaneous paper waste Resources Recovery Collection Events Group Collection (used clothes, metal cookware, and food drives)
Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Food Trays ● Collection Time and Location
Resource Recovery ▶ The information for collection events is announced in the Sumida City Newsletter and the city’s website. Event (Items are collected on rainy days as well. However, collection will be canceled on stormy days and heavy snow days.) Resource Recovery Locations dry-cell batteries, used cooking oil, ● How to dispose・Precaution small home appliance ▶ Sort recyclables, put them in separate bags and bring them to the collection site on the day of the event. ●！ Please refrain from driving to events because no parking is available. Burnable Garbage
Used clothes・Old textile Please wash items at home. ※ It is not necessary to send items to the cleaner Non-Burnable Garbage Unneeded clothes collected 【Collectable items】 【Uncollectable items】 from households will be Most clothes are collectable. exported to overseas
(mainly to Southeast Asia) Oversized Waste for reuse. Old textile that Items covered by is difficult to export can be Home Appliance heavily stained mats Recycling Law Kimono suits sweater used as waste cloths and or teared items thermal insulation materials for automobiles, etc. Items not collected by the city ※ Examples include: towel curtain etc bedding yarn balls etc
How to dispose Metal cookware (pots ・ kettles ・ frying pans, etc.) Business Recyclables and Garbage Unneeded metal cookware such as frying pans, pots, 【Collectable items】 【Uncollectable items】 etc. will be collected and Burned or rusty items can be collected. recycled. Type of Garbage (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Reference Chart earthen pots ・ knives dishes metal pots frying pans kettles porcelain enameled pots
Size of item, excluding handle, is larger than Consultation 30 cm (stockpots ・ Chinese pots) ※ Examples include: spoons ・ forks bowls etc water bottles etc
Garbage and 3R Policy Food drives (non-perishable foods) in Sumida City
Unused, non-perishable foods that is at 【Collectable items】 least one month before its expiration Prohibit Illegal ◦rice (white rice) ◦Condiments such as soy sauce, soybean past, etc. Dumping/Theft date can be donated for distribution to ◦ready-to-eat foods ・ vacuum-packed foods Facilities information elderly and single parent households ◦canned meat ・ canned fish ・ canned fruits by NPO companies. ◦luxury foods such as coffee, etc. ◦dry noodles such as pasta, etc.
【Condition of collectable items】 ◦items' wrapping or packaging are unbroken ◦unopened items Collection Days for Recyclables 【Uncollectable items】 ◦items that will expire in more than one month from date of donation and Garbage by ◦Perishable food ◦Alcoholic beverages ◦items in original package (except rice) Districts
5 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ Recycle Items collected at miscellaneous paper waste Group Collection Resource Recovery Locations (dry-cell batteries・used cooking oil・small home appliances and electronics) Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Food Trays ● How to dispose
Resource Recovery Event ▶ Bring items to facilities designated as Resource Recovery Location Resource Recovery ●！ Please be aware that used cooking oil is collected only on the designated collection day and Locations dry-cell batteries, time. (Refer the following detail) used cooking oil, ●！ Only household items are collected. small home appliance
Burnable Garbage Dry-cell batteries (only cylinder batteries) Collectable dry-cell batteries are limited to disposable cylinder batteries used at home (primary cell). At Resource Recovery Locations, you will find a box like the drawing on the right. Drop used batteries into the box. Non-Burnable Garbage ※Rechargeable batteries and button batteries are not collected. Drop them into collection boxes at “Recycling Cooperation Shops” (electric stores, etc.). Oversized Waste Dey-cell battery collection box Items covered by Home Appliance Recycling Law Used Cooking Oil
Used cooking oil is collected at some public facilities and Items not collected volunteers’ Resource Recovery Locations twice a month. by the city ◦Collection Date and Time 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, except national holidays 9:00 am ~ 11:00 am ◦How to dispose How to dispose Business Put used oil into PET bottles, dispose unused oil without Recyclables and opening original bottles. Garbage Sign for Used Cooking Oil Resource Recovery Location
Type of Garbage (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Small Home Appliances and Electronics Reference Chart Recovery items include the following 12 types of small home appliances and electronics that are smaller in size than the throwing slot of the collection box (11×21㎝.)
Consultation
Garbage and cell phone digital camera video camera potable music player handheld game machine electronic dictionary 3R Policy in Sumida City
Prohibit Illegal Dumping/Theft Facilities information calculator telephone IC recorder hair dryer electronic shaver power cables, etc. ※Delete personal information before dropping items off. Collection Days for Recyclables and Garbage by Districts Refer to next page for Resource Recovery Locations for each item.
6 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste Resource Recovery Location List Group Collection (public facilities only)
Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Food Trays Resource Recovery Location List (public facilities only) (as of May 2018) dry-cell used small home Facility Name Address battery cooking oil appliance Resource Recovery Event Midori Library 2-24-5 Midori ● ● Resource Recovery Midori Branch 3-7-3 Midori Locations ● ● dry-cell batteries, used cooking oil, Sumida Fureai Center 4-35-6 Midori ● small home appliance Kotobashi Nursery School 4-35-9 Midori ● Tatekawa Children’s House 1-5-2 Tatekawa ● Kotobashi Children’s House 1-15-4 Kotobashi ● Burnable Garbage Sumida Industrial Center 3-9-10 Kotobashi ● Kinshi Nursery School 4-30-2-301 Kotobashi ● Kamezawa Nursery School ※ 1-27-5 Kamezawa (Temporary Location) ● Sumida Volunteer Center Branch 3-20-11Sekine Bldg. 4F Kamezawa ● Non-Burnable Kamezawa Nozomino ie 4-18-11 Kamezawa Garbage ● Honjo Regional Plaza 1-13-4 Honjo ● Honjo Health Center 1-6-4 Higashi-Komagata ● Higashi-Komagata Nursery School 1-6-8 Higashi-Komagata ● Oversized Waste Higashi-Komagata Community Center 4-14-1 Higashi-Komagata ● ● Items covered by Sumida City Office 1-23-20 Azumabashi Home Appliance ● ● Sumida City General Gymnasium 4-15-1 Kinshi Recycling Law ● Yokokawabashi Nursery School 1-27-13 Taihei ● Yokokawa Community Center 5-9-1 Yokokawa ● Yokokawa Branch 5-10-1-111 Yokokawa ● ● Items not collected Sumida Recycling Center 5-10-1-111 Yokokawa by the city ● ● Sumida Sanitation Department 5-6-2 Narihira ● ● ● Sumida Welfare Health Center 3-36-7 Mukojima ● Sumida Volunteer Center 2-17-14 Higashi-Mukojima ● How to dispose Sumida Life Learning Center Branch 2-28-5 Higashi-Mukojima Business ● Higashi-Mukojima Branch 2-38-7 Higashi-Mukojima Recyclables and ● ● Garbage Sumida Sanitation Department Branch Office 5-9-11 Higashi-Mukojima ● ● ● Mukojima Health Center 5-16-2 Higashi-Mukojima ● Umewakabashi Community Center 2-9-1 Tsutsumi-dori ● ● Type of Garbage Sumida Children’s House 2-30-15 Sumida (alphabetical order) ● Sumida Nichome Branch 2-36-11 Sumida Sorting Quick ● ● Reference Chart Sumida Nursery School 4-22-4-101 Sumida ● Oshiage Nursery School 2-10-17 Oshiage ● Sumida Women’s Center 2-12-7-111 Oshiage ● ● Sumida Consumer’s Center 2-12-7-215 Oshiage ● Consultation Hikifune Library 1-36-5 Kyojima ● ● Hikifune Culture Center 1-38-11 Kyojima ● Bunka Branch 1-32-1-102 Bunka ● ● Iki Iki Plaza 1-32-2 Bunka ● Garbage and Yahiro Children’s House 2-38-14 Yahiro ● 3R Policy Yahiro Hanamizuki Children’s Center 4-27-8 Yahiro in Sumida City ● Yahiro Regional Plaza 4-35-17 Yahiro ● Yahiro Library 5-10-1-104 Yahiro ● ● Higashi-Azuma Nursery School 2-32-12 Tachibana Prohibit Illegal (Temporary Location) ● Dumping/Theft Nakagawa Children’s House 5-18-9 Tachibana Facilities ● ● information Tachibana Library 6-8-1-101 Tachibana ● ● Sumida Waste Disposal Center 1-10-23 Higashi-Sumida ● ● Nakagawa Nursery School 2-1-15 Higashi-Sumida ● Collection Days Social Welfare Center 2-7-1 Higashi-Sumida for Recyclables ● ● and Garbage by Higashi-Sumida Center 2-12-9 Higashi-Sumida ● Districts ※Kamezawa Nursery School does collections at the temporary location (2-24-6 Kamezawa) until June 2018.
7 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste Garbage Twice a week Group Collection Burnable Garbage Collecting on the burnable garbage (kitchen garbage, plastics, etc.) collection day Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Food Trays ● Collection Time and Location
Resource Recovery Event ▶ Place garbage before 8:00 am on the collection day at the designated location. Resource Recovery ▶ Do not place your garbage the day before the designated collection day or the day after Locations dry-cell batteries, garbage is picked up. used cooking oil, ※ Do not leave garbage overnight because it could attract crows or lead to fires. small home appliance ● How to dispose・Precaution
Burnable Garbage ▶ Put garbage in transparent bags or a garbage bin with lid. ●！ Remove metal hardware and dispose it as non-burnable garbage.
Non-Burnable Garbage Kitchen Garbage Unrecyclable papers Hygiene items diapers, cat litter, pet toilet sheets, etc.
Oversized Waste Items covered by Home Appliance Recycling Law
Items not collected by the city Reduce volume of kitchen garbage Dispose unrecyclable papers with Flush soiled waste down the by wringing water out of it. burnable garbage. (Refer page 2) toilet.
How to dispose Small amount of Business Clothes Bamboo skewers, etc. Recyclables and tree branches, plants Garbage
Type of Garbage (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Reference Chart shorter than 50cm
Consultation Please utilize Resource Recovery Wrap sharp objects in thick paper Cut shorter than 50cm and bundle Collection for used clothes. and mark it with“危険” . them.
Garbage and (used items) 3R Policy Used Cooking Oil Firework ・ Match in Sumida City
Use paper to Soak them in water Prohibit Illegal absorb oil or use for one day then Dumping/Theft a coagulant to the Facilities dispose. information oil. Unused items Used cooking oil cannot be is collected at collected. Contact Oil Collection Days Resource Recovery manufacturers for for Recyclables Locations. disposal. and Garbage by Districts
8 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste Group Collection Plastics
Plastic containers and wrappings ※Use all contents. Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Food Trays
Toothpaste
Resource Recovery Event Resource Recovery Locations dry-cell batteries, shampoo, snack wrapper, cup noodle vacuum-pack-food used cooking oil, bento box tube detergent container supermarkets’ plastic bag container packaging small home appliance
Styrofoam products Wrappings Burnable Garbage The core of kitchen wraps is recyclable. Remove metal parts from the box, and Non-Burnable dispose main part Garbage as recyclables and metal parts as non- tuna box (fish box) packing material Natto containers burnable garbage. Oversized Waste ◦Dispose food trays as recyclables. Items covered by Home Appliance Recycling Law Other plastic products
Items not collected by the city
Desiccant
plastic picnic blanket How to dispose video tapes, ballpoint pen, refrigerant toys (tin toy is PET bottle cap Business ※ Cut into 50cm Recyclables and CDs, DVDs toothbrush desiccant non-burnable garbage) and label squares. Garbage
Leather products Type of Garbage (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Reference Chart
Consultation
leather bag leather shoes belt・ wallet glove ・ ball ※ with one side 30cm or shorter ◦Bags or belts can be disposed as Used Clothes Recyclables. (Luggage is not accepted) Garbage and 3R Policy in Sumida City Rubber products Stuffed products
Prohibit Illegal Dumping/Theft Facilities information
Collection Days for Recyclables rubber hose shorter than 50cm, cushion ・ pillow stuffed animals and Garbage by rubber shoes rubber glove Districts ※Dispose items larger than 30cm as Oversized Waste
9 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste Garbage Twice a month Group Collection Non-Burnable Garbage Collecting on the non-burnable garbage (metal・glass・ceramics, etc.) collection day
Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Food Trays ● Collection Time and Location
Resource Recovery Event ▶ Place garbage before 8:00 am on the collection day at the designated location. Resource Recovery ▶ Do not place garbage the day before the designated collection day or the day after garbage is Locations dry-cell batteries, picked up. used cooking oil, ●！ Non-burnable garbage is collected twice a month. (No collection on any 5th weekday or weekend of small home appliance the month.) How to dispose・Precaution Burnable Garbage ● ▶ Put garbage in transparent bags. ●！ Put knives ・ glass in separate bags and mark it with“危険” . ●！ Use up all contents of spray cans ・ gas cartridges ・ lighters and put them in a separate bag. Mark
Non-Burnable it with“ボンベ等危険” to dispose. Garbage Metals Metal Cookware
Oversized Waste Items covered by Home Appliance Recycling Law Heat pack
Items not collected If length of one side, excluding handle, is 30cm or by the city longer, dispose it as Oversized Waste. disposable Soiled can, Please utilize Resource Recovery Events for aluminum foil heat pack spoon, etc. collection of metal cookware.
How to dispose Business Recyclables and Garbage Sharp Objects Glasses
kitchen knife ・ scissors ・ box cutter・ needle, etc. Soiled bottle ・ glass plate ・ glass cup
Type of Garbage (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Reference Chart
Consultation
Wrap each in thick paper and mark it with“危険” . Wrap each in thick paper and mark it with“危険”
Garbage and 3R Policy in Sumida City Spray can ・ Gas cartridge ・ Lighter
Prohibit Illegal Put them in a separate ●！ Dumping/Theft bag and mark it with Do not puncture. Facilities “ボンベ等危険”. It may be harmful. information
Remove cap and ◦If contents are not removable, contact the following for: Collection Days for Recyclables dispose as gas cartridge ➡ Gas cartridge Customer Center ☎0120-14-9996 and Garbage by Burnable Garbage. spray can ➡ Japan Aerosol Association ☎03-5207-9850 Districts ※Or inquire directly to manufacturer.
10 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste Group Collection Fluorescent lamps (straight tubes ・ circle tubes) ・ Bulbs
Place it in its original case of Recycling fluorescent lamps Cans ・ Bottles・ purchase. PET Bottles ・ Food Trays Wrap broken items in thick paper Mercury, glass, or metal used in fluorescent
and mark it with“危険” . lamps are recycled or reused. ※ They are collected separately from other non- Resource Recovery burnable garbage. Event Resource Recovery Locations dry-cell batteries, used cooking oil, small home appliance Ceramic
Burnable Garbage Dishes plate ・ bowl ・ teapot, etc. Sort dishes and other ceramic materials into separate bags. Recycling dishes ※ Only include ceramic products. (ceramic products) Do not include glass products. Recycled ceramic dishes are Wrap broken items in thick reused as raw material to make Non-Burnable Garbage Other than dishes paper and mark it with“危険” . new dishes. ashtray ・ plant pot ・ vase, etc. ※They are collected separately from other non-burnable garbage.
Oversized Waste Items covered by Home Appliance Recycling Law Items containing mercury
※Put thermometers and Items not collected blood-pressure gauges ●！ by the city inside their respective Items containing mercury cases and place each in separate bags. Mark must be disposed as non- it with“水銀製品” . If burnable garbage. It will How to dispose disposing them without create problems in the Waste Business Recyclables and clinical thermometer ・ blood-pressure their cases, wrap them Plant. Garbage gauge, other items contain mercury in thick paper.
Type of Garbage Items with undetachable metal parts (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Reference Chart Example hangers
Non-hook sections made mostly Hooks ・ hangers made mostly of wood or plastic of metal umbrellas Consultation
If metal part is easy to detach, burnable non-burnable dispose each part separately. garbage garbage Garbage and 3R Policy in Sumida City Recycle dry-cell battery ・ small home appliance ！！ (Resource Recovery) Page 6 for details small home appliances Prohibit Illegal dry-cell battery Dumping/Theft and electronics Facilities information
Collection Days 小型家電 for Recyclables 回収BOX and Garbage by disposable cylinder battery (primary battery) Districts ※ Rechargeable battery and button battery are not collected.
11 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ Appointment miscellaneous paper waste Garbage Group Collection Oversized Waste System (One side of item is longer than 30cm) Paid service
Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Food Trays ● Precaution
Resource Recovery Event ●！ Even if the item is disassembled, broken down, or cut into pieces, it must be handled as an Resource Recovery oversized waste and the same fee is charged. Locations ！ dry-cell batteries, ● Oversized waste from businesses is not accepted. used cooking oil, "Oversized Waste Carry Out and Collection" service is available for households with elderly/elderlies aged 65 or small home appliance older or who are disabled and cannot move oversized waste on their own.(Page24 for details)
Burnable Garbage ● Disposal Procedure
1. Application (telephone ・ internet)
Disposal Non-Burnable Please apply through Oversized Waste Reception Center. Ticket Garbage ▶ Apply by telephone
Disposal ☎03-5296-7000 Ticket Disposal Reception hours：8:00 am～7:00 pm (except Sunday and Year-end/New-year) Ticket Oversized Waste ※ Be careful to dial the correct phone number. Items covered by Line may be busy and hard to be connected sometime. Home Appliance ※ Recycling Law ▶ Apply online (smart phone app is also available) URL: http://sodai.tokyokankyo.or.jp/ Reception hours: 24 hours Use the barcode on the left if you are applying from a Items not collected (except Year-end/New year and days for maintenance) by the city smart phone. ※ When the online application is accepted, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Follow instructions to make final reservations.
How to dispose Business ▼ Recyclables and Garbage 2. Purchase Oversized Waste Disposal Prepaid Ticket Attach combination of A-ticket and B-ticket. Prices are based on waste items. Sample Sample Type of Garbage Required number and type of tickets will be provided during the application. (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick 【Purchase at】 Reference Chart Tickets are purchased at designated stores, convenient stores, super markets, etc. in Sumida City and Sumida Sanitation Department. Oversized Waste Disposal ※Be sure to purchase tickets for Sumida City. Prepaid TicketⒶ 200 yen Tickets for other cities are not valid for uses in Sumida City. Oversized Waste Disposal Consultation Prepaid TicketⒷ 300 yen ▼
Garbage and 3R Policy 3. How to dispose in Sumida City Attach oversized waste disposal prepaid tickets to waste items and place them in front of your house before 8:00 am on the appointed date. For those who live in apartments, place the oversized waste at the apartment’s designated oversized waste Prohibit Illegal Dumping/Theft collection site or a location where oversized wastes can be collected easily. Facilities ◦You can carry in the oversized waste to the collection center on Sundays. (Refer the next page for details) information ●！ If no prepaid ticket is attached or the amount of tickets attached is not sufficient, the oversized waste will not be collected.
Collection Days for Recyclables Air conditioner, TV, refrigerator, freezer, washing machine or clothing dryer, etc. are not and Garbage by Districts classified as “Oversized Waste” because they fall under the Home Appliance Recycling Law. (Refer the next page for details)
12 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste ◦ Carry-in Oversized Waste【Sundays only】 Appointment System/Paid service Group Collection
◦Disposal Procedure Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ 1. Apply (by telephone or internet) Sumida Sanitation Department Kamezawa Facility Food Trays Apply to: Oversized Waste Reception Center （1-8-3 Kamezawa, Sumida-ku） N Apply by phone: 03-5296-7000 Metropolitan Subway Ryogoku Station A2 Exit Resource Recovery Internet application: http://sodai.tokyokankyo.or.jp/ Kiyosumi Street Event Resource Recovery International Sumida Sanitation Fashion Locations ▼ Former Center Department Yasuda Kamezawa Facility dry-cell batteries, 2. Purchase Oversized Waste Disposal Prepaid Tickets used cooking oil, Garden Nihon University the First Junior High School small home appliance Sumida River Sumida Nihon University Ａ-ticket：200yen／Ｂ-ticket：300yen the First High Scgool to Kinshi-cho Tickets are purchased at designated stores, convenient stores, Hokusai Street supermarkets, etc. in Sumida City and Sumida Sanitation Department. Ryogoku Edo Tokyo National Musium Burnable Garbage sport Hall ▼ to Kinshi-cho Stati→ JR Ryogoku Station 3. Carry-in Oversized Waste Collection Site：Sumida Sanitation Department ←to Asakusabashi Station Kamezawa Facility Non-Burnable Attach Oversized Waste Disposal Prepaid Tickets on waste Reception hours：9:00 am～4:00 pm Garbage items and carry-in the oversized waste to the collection site.
Oversized Waste Items covered by Home Appliance Other Items subject to Home Appliance Recycling Law Recycling Law (air conditioner ・TV・refrigerator・freezer・washing machine or clothing dryer)
Items not collected The city will not collect these items. by the city
◦Contact the original retailer or the store you will purchase the replacement item for disposal. (Items can be carried into designated dealers. Place inquiries to Sumida Sanitation Department (03-3613-2228) for information about designated dealers.) How to dispose Business ●！ Recycling fees and collection transport fees are required. Recyclables and Garbage If you cannot dispose them through the original retailer or the store of purchasing replacement item…
Type of Garbage Home Appliance Recycling Reception Center (alphabetical order) ※Recycling fees are calculated based on size and Sorting Quick Please apply by telephone at ☎ Reference Chart manufacturer. 03ｰ5296ｰ7200 Reception hours：8:00 am～5:00 am Please refer to the Home Appliance Recycling Ticket Center website (http://www.rkc.aeha.or.jp/) for more (except Sundays, Year-end/New-year) details.
Consultation Other Home Computer
The city will not collect home computers. Garbage and 3R Policy in Sumida City ◦Manufacturers must collect unwanted home computers and monitors. ●！ Recycling fees will be applied to PCs without the PC Recycle mark like the one on the right.
Prohibit Illegal Dumping/Theft For custom-made PCs, PCs made by unknown manufactures… Facilities information PC 3R Promotion Association ☎03ｰ5282ｰ7685 Collection Days Reception hours：9:00 am～Noon、 1:00 pm～5:00 pm for Recyclables laptop PC CRT monitor desktop PC LCD monitor (except Saturday ・ Sunday ・ summer vacation ・ Year-end/New year) and Garbage by Districts (include all-in-one PC) (main unit) (include all-in-one PC) Website：http://www.pc3r.jp/
13 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste Other Group Collection Other items not collected by the city (hazardous materials such as flammable chemicals and hard-to-dispose items)
Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Food Trays The following types of garbage cannot be disposed in an incineration plant or other administrative facility. Inquire original retailers, manufacturers or supporting associations listed about how to dispose their Resource Recovery Event products. Resource Recovery Locations dry-cell batteries, used cooking oil, ◦Hazardous material (harmful ・ dangerous ・ flammable items) small home appliance
Burnable Garbage Syringe needle (for home medical care)
Non-sharp objects other than syringe needle (plastic bags ・ tube ・ catheter, etc.)
Non-Burnable Garbage Put home medical care waste in a bag,seal the bag, and dispose it as burnable Please return syringe needles garbage. Make sure to empty all contents. that were used at home to the drugstore who prescribed Oversized Waste them. Items covered by Home Appliance Recycling Law Gas Tank
The city will not collect gas tanks since they are flammable. Items not collected by the city Consult the following organization for disposal of them. Kanto High Pressured Gas Container Management Commission Tokyo Branch ※Items other than propane gas.
How to dispose ☎03-5296-0860 Business Please submit inquiries to Sumida Sanitation Department ( 03-3613-2228) for Recyclables and ☎ Garbage further questions.
Type of Garbage Gasoline ・ Kerosene ・ Engine Oil Industrial Oil ・ Paint ・ Chemical (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Reference Chart Such items are not collected by the city because they are volatile and flammable. Ask original retailers or the nearest gas station about how to dispose them. Chemical
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Firework ・ Match (unused items)
Garbage and 3R Policy in Sumida City Unused items Used items
Such items are not Soak in water Prohibit Illegal collected by the for 24 hours Dumping/Theft city because they and dispose as Facilities are flammable. Ask burnable garbage. information original retailers or manufacturers about how to Collection Days for Recyclables dispose them. and Garbage by Districts
14 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ ◦ miscellaneous paper waste Difficult items to dispose which must be recovered by businesses Group Collection
Automobile Parts (battery ・ tire, etc.) Piano Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Such items are not Such items are Food Trays collected by the city. not collected by Consult a distributer, a the city. Consult Resource Recovery manufacturer or a nearby a distributer or Event gas station. manufacturer. Resource Recovery Locations dry-cell batteries, used cooking oil, small home appliance Bicycle ・ Motorcycle
Such items are not collected by the city. Consult a distributer, Burnable Garbage manufacturer or the following organization. Motorcycle Recycling Call Center
☎050-3000-0727 Non-Burnable Website： ：https://www.jarc.or.jp/motorcycle/ Garbage ※ They handle items sold domestically. (except some manufactures)
Oversized Waste ◦Difficult items to dispose Items covered by Home Appliance Recycling Law Fire extinguisher
Consult a distributer of replacement purchases. Items not collected If only for disposal, consult the following organization and use the recycle system. by the city Fire Extinguisher Recycling Promotion Center ☎03-5829-6773 How to dispose Website：https://www.ferpc.jp/accept/ Business Recyclables and Submit inquiries to Sumida Sanitation Department ☎03-3613-2228 for any question. Garbage
Type of Garbage (alphabetical order) Safe Sorting Quick Reference Chart Consult the following organization. Portable safety boxes dimensions less than 30cm x 30cm x 30cm are disposed as non-burnable garbage.
Japan Safe & Furniture Cooperative Association Consultation ☎03-6659-6248 Website：https://www.nihon-safe.jp Submit inquiries to Sumida Sanitation Department ☎03-3613-2228 for any questions. Garbage and 3R Policy in Sumida City Plasterboard ・ Cement pieces ・ Brick ・ Stone ・ Soil ・ Sand Prohibit Illegal Such items are not collected by Dumping/Theft Soil is not waste, but it is recyclable. Facilities the city. Consult a professional information contractor. Soil is reusable and is not Submit inquiries to Sumida garbage. Return soil to earth (i.e. your yard) or consult a Sanitation Department ☎03- Collection Days professional contractor. for Recyclables 3613-2228 if you cannot find a and Garbage by professional contractor. Districts
15 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ Small amount miscellaneous paper waste Business Business Recyclables and Garbage Group Collection only (Recyclables and garbage generated from business activities Paid service must be disposed at the responsibility of the business.) Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Food Trays Business owners are required by law and regulations “to dispose of waste generated by their business at their own responsibility.” If businesses cannot dispose on their own, they must contact a licensed Resource Recovery Event private waste disposal company. The city will collect small amounts of business recyclables and Resource Recovery garbage (with associated fees), to the extent it doesn't interfere with household garbage collection. Locations dry-cell batteries, used cooking oil, ◦How to dispose business recyclables and garbage at the city’s garbage collection site. small home appliance 1. Purchase Business Garbage Disposal Prepaid Tickets Burnable Garbage Collecting business recyclables and garbage is a paid-for service. Purchase Garbage Disposal Prepaid Tickets (stickers) and attach them on disposing items. Select correct Business Garbage Disposal Prepaid Ticket based on the bag volume. 【Purchase at】 Tickets are purchased at designated stores, convenient stores, Non-Burnable super markets, etc. in Sumida City and Sumida Sanitation Department. Garbage Sample ※ Be sure to purchase tickets for Sumida City. Tickets for other cities are not valid for uses in Sumida City Small ・ 10-liter ticket 10-ticket set 760 yen Oversized Waste You will find the price list on Business Garbage Medium ・ 20-liter ticket 10-ticket set 1,520 yen Items covered by the right. (as of May 2018) Disposal Prepaid Home Appliance Sumida Sanitation Department Large ・ 45-liter ticket 10-ticket set 3,420 yen Recycling Law Tickets sells individual tickets. Extra large ・ 70-liter ticket 5-ticket set 2,660 yen ▼ Items not collected by the city 2. Attach Disposal Prepaid Tickets (write business name on garbage bags before taking them to the city's garbage collection site).
How to dispose Sort recyclables and garbage in the same manner as household recyclables and garbage and place Business them at the garbage collection site before 8:00 am on collection day. Recyclables and Garbage Burnable Garbage and Non-Burnable Garbage
◦Attach appropriate prepaid disposal tickets matching Type of Garbage Fluorescent light the bag volume. (alphabetical order) tube Sorting Quick ◦When placing in containers for disposal, place a paper Reference Chart over the top, and attach a prepaid disposal ticket to the paper. ◦Attach a 10-liter disposal ticket for every bundle of five fluorescent light tubes of 120 cm in length. Consultation Recyclables newspaper ・ magazine ・ paper cardboard can ・ bottle ・ PET bottle carton ・ miscellaneous paper waste
Garbage and 3R Policy in Sumida City 10cm
Prohibit Illegal Dumping/Theft Facilities information ◦Attach one 10-liter prepaid disposal ◦Attach one 10-liter prepaid ◦Separate and bag items. Then attach ticket for every 10cm in height. disposal ticket for every two. prepaid disposal tickets matching the volume of each bag. Collection Days for Recyclables ●！ Oversized wastes from businesses are not collected by the city. Contract a licensed private waste disposal company and Garbage by Districts for disposal. Submit inquiries to Sumida Sanitation Department ☎03-3613-2229 for information about contractors.
16 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste Sort recyclables and garbage from your household and business Group Collection
Free service Cans ・ Bottles・ If your house and your business are at the same location, be PET Bottles ・ Food Trays Household Market sure to attach prepaid disposal tickets to the recyclables and garbage from your business. Business recyclables and Paid service garbage without attached prepaid disposal tickets or household Resource Recovery Event recyclables and garbage containing business waste will not be Business Resource Recovery collected. Locations dry-cell batteries, used cooking oil, small home appliance
Burnable Garbage Information about business waste recycling system
“ecocha!” is a business waste recycling system. Non-Burnable Garbage Use “echocha” to recycle at lower costs than garbage disposal.
【Contact】 Oversized Waste Ｒ Federation Sumida Recycle Association ☎03-3613-6481 Items covered by Home Appliance Recycling Law
Items not collected Please note when you contract with licensed private waste disposal companies. by the city
Wastes are classified into “industrial waste” and “general waste” according to the law. How to dispose Business Please note that these classification methods are different from the classification Recyclables and Garbage methods for household waste.
Type of Garbage What are industrial wastes? (alphabetical order) Wastes derived from business activities can be classified into 20 categories; 13 of the 20 categories Sorting Quick Reference Chart include waste products from activities such as combustion residue, mud, waste oil, waste acid, waste alkali, waste plastic, and the remaining 7 categories of waste are derived from other designated business activities. Refer to “The law for waste disposal and sanitation” or contact Tokyo Department of Environment for more Consultation details.
What are general wastes? Garbage and Wastes other than industrial wastes. 3R Policy General wastes are classified into “household wastes” and ‘business general wastes.” “Household wastes” in Sumida City are disposed by public organizations but “business general wastes” must be disposed by the businesses’ own disposal system or contract with a waste disposal company. Prohibit Illegal Dumping/Theft You must contract a private waste disposal company with licenses for waste collection and waste delivery. Facilities information If you contract companies who do not have licenses, you may be also accused of the legal violation. Please verify the contractors’ license status before contracting them for waste disposal jobs.
Responsibility of waste products are under the business owner until final disposal of waste but not limited to the Collection Days for Recyclables moment when wastes are picked up by the city or private waste disposal company at the waste collection site. and Garbage by Districts
17 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste Group Collection ◦Type of Garbage (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Reference Chart (as of May 2018) ※Sorting methods may change in the future Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Food Trays Type of Garbage (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Reference Chart
Resource Recovery Oversized Event Waste Garbage Types collection Precautions and how to dispose
Resource Recovery Others Recovery
Burnable fees (rough Oversized Recyclables
Locations Non-Burnable Event Resource estimate) dry-cell batteries, Take it to the resource recovery location for "Used small home appliance." used cooking oil, AC charger (for cell phone) ● ● Otherwise, dispose as non-burnable garbage. small home appliance If item is 180cm or larger, contact Sumida Sanitation Department for Accordion curtain ¥800 ● disposal. Advertising leaflets ● This is "Miscellaneous paper waste." Bundle it together with magazines. Air cleaner ● ¥400 Burnable Garbage Air conditioner (indoor/outdoor) ● Item falls under Home Appliance Recycling Law. Air pump (for bicycle) ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. A Aluminum container (Nabeyaki-Udon container, etc.) ● Aluminum foil ● If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Aquarium ● ● ￥400 ～ Non-Burnable Disposal fees are charged based on sizes. Garbage Audio instrument (amplifier, cassette ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. player, etc.) ● ● Audio rack ● ￥400 ～ Disposal fees are charged based on sizes. Automobile battery ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. Baby bath ● ¥400 Oversized Waste Baby bottle (glass) ● Items covered by Baby bottle (plastic) ● Home Appliance Baby stroller ● ¥400 Recycling Law Baby walker ● ¥400 Put them in a transparent garbage bag and take them to the resource recovery Bag, briefcase (leather, fabric) ● ● ● ¥400 location for "Used Clothes." Otherwise, dispose them as burnable garbage. If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Ball (for ball-games, toy, etc.) ● Items not collected Bamboo blind, reed blind ● ¥400 by the city Barbell (bar) ● ¥400 Barbell (weights (each 10kg)) ● ￥400 ～ Basin bowl (metal) ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Basin bowl (plastic) ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. How to dispose Bat (for baseball) ● ¥400 Business Battery (button, rechargeable) ● Item is not collected by the city. Contact retailers or manufactures. Recyclables and Take it to the resource recovery location. Otherwise, dispose it as non- Battery (cylinder type) Garbage ● ● burnable garbage. Bed (bunk bed) ● ¥2,200 Bed (double/semi-double size) ※ except ¥2,000 mattress ● Type of Garbage Bed (nursing bed) ● ¥2,200 (alphabetical order) Bed (single-size) ※ except mattress ● ¥1,200 Sorting Quick Bed (sofa bed) ● ¥2,000 Reference Chart Bed mattress (double-size, semi-double- ¥2,000 size) ● B Bed mattress (single-size) ● ¥1,200 Bedding (except spring-mattress) ● ¥400 Bedding drying machine ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Consultation Beer case ● ¥400 Bento box (metal) ● Bento box (plastic) ● Bicycle (16 inches or larger) ● ¥800 For electric bicycle, remove battery. Bicycle (smaller than 16 inches) ● ¥400 For electric bicycle, remove battery. Put them in a transparent garbage bag and take them to the resource recovery Blanket ● ● ¥400 Garbage and location for "Used Clothes." Otherwise, dispose them as Oversized Waste. 3R Policy Blender ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. in Sumida City Blind ● ¥400 If item is 180cm or larger, contact Sumida Sanitation Department. Blood-pressure gauge ● Put it in a separate garbage bag then mark it with " 血圧計 ". Book (dictionary, etc.) ● It is "Miscellaneous paper waste". Bundle it together with magazines. Book shelf ● ￥400 ～ Disposal fees are charged based on sizes. Prohibit Illegal Bottle (chemical, perfume, nail polish, ● Wrap broken items in paper such as newspaper and mark it with "危険". Dumping/Theft broken bottle) Facilities Bottle (for food, beverage, cosmetic) ● Remove cap and wash inside. Put them in a transparent garbage bag and take them to the resource information Bowl (metal) ● ● recovery location. Otherwise, dispose them as non-burnable garbage. Bowl (plastic, resin) ● Bowling ball (each one) ● ¥400 Limited to 5 balls at one collection. Collection Days Bread maker ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. for Recyclables Brick ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. and Garbage by Bucket (metal) ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Districts Bucket (plastic) ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Bulb, LED bulb ●
18 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste ●Recyclables ●Burnable Garbage ●Non-Burnable Garbage ●Oversized Waste ●Event Resource Recovery ●Others Group Collection Oversized Waste Garbage Types collection Precautions and how to dispose Others Recovery
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Non-Burnable Cans ・ Bottles・ Event Resource estimate) PET Bottles ・ Cables (AC adapter, extension cord, Take it to the resource recovery location for "Used small home appliance." Food Trays etc..) ● ● Otherwise, dispose it as non-burnable garbage. Take it to the resource recovery location for "Used small home appliance." Calculator ● ● Otherwise, dispose it as non-burnable garbage. It is "Miscellaneous paper waste". Remove metal parts and bundle it Calendar Resource Recovery ● together with magazines. Event Candle ● Resource Recovery Cans (aluminum, steel) Wash inside. ● Locations Carbon paper ● dry-cell batteries, used cooking oil, Cardboard ● Flatten and bundle them. small home appliance Carpet ( 1-Tatami-Mat-size = 1.62㎡ , or ¥400 smaller) ● Carpet (larger than 1-Tatami-Mat-size, ¥800 1.62㎡ ) ● Cassette tape, case ● Dispose video tape, etc. in the same way. Burnable Garbage Catalogs ● It is "Miscellaneous paper waste". Bundle it together with magazines. CD ・ LD ・ DVD, etc. (include case) ● Take it to the resource recovery location for "Used small home appliance" Cell phone ● ● ● or to any cell phone shop. Otherwise, dispose it as non-burnable garbage. Cement ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. Chair (except sofa) ● ¥400 Non-Burnable Chemicals ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. Garbage Chest drawer ● ￥400 ～ Disposal fees are charged based on sizes. Child seat ● ¥400 China cabinet ● ￥400 ～ Disposal fees are charged based on sizes. Chopping board ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Clay (clay plaster) ● Oversized Waste Clay (paper clay, oil clay) ● Items covered by Clinical thermometer Put it in a separate garbage bag then mark it with " 体温計 ". Home Appliance C ● Clock (wall- clock, table-clock, alarm- Recycling Law ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. clock) ● ● Put them in a transparent garbage bag and take them to the resource Clothes ● ● recovery location for "Used Clothes." Otherwise, dispose them as burnable garbage. Clothing box (item box) ● ¥400 Items not collected Clothing dryer ● Item falls under Home Appliance Recycling Law. by the city Computer (tower, laptop) ● Item falls under the PC Recycling Law Computer monitor ● Item falls under the PC Recycling Law Computer rack (computer stand) ● ¥800 Concrete pieces ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. Cooler box ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. How to dispose Copy machine (for home) ● ¥1,200 Business Recyclables and Copy paper ● It is "Miscellaneous paper waste". Bundle it together with magazines. Garbage Cosmetic bottle (except perfume bottle) ● Wash inside in water. Put them in a transparent garbage bag and take them to the resource Cotton blanket ● ● ¥400 recovery location for "Used Clothes." Otherwise, dispose them as Oversized Waste. Crutches (one pair) ● ¥400 Type of Garbage Cup (metal, ceramic or glass) ● (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Cup (paper, plastic) ● Reference Chart Cup noodle container, tap ● Put them in a transparent garbage bag and take them to the resource Curtain ● ● recovery location for "Used Clothes." Otherwise, cut them down to pieces of 50cm squares and dispose them as burnable garbage. If item is 180cm or larger, contact Sumida Sanitation Department for Curtain rail ● ¥400 disposal. Consultation Cushion ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Cutter knife ● Wrap it in paper such as newspaper and mark it with "危険". Dead leaves , fallen leaves ● Dehumidifier agent ● Desiccant ● Desk ● ¥1,200 Garbage and Desk (Kneehole Desk) ● ¥2,800 3R Policy in Sumida City Desk (Studying Desk) ● ¥1,200 Detergent container, box ● Diaper ● Flush soiled waste down the toilet. Take it to the resource recovery location for "Used small home appliance." Digital camera ● ● Otherwise, dispose it as non-burnable garbage. Prohibit Illegal D Dish dryer ● ¥400 Dumping/Theft Dish washer & dryer ● ¥1,200 Facilities Dishes ( metal, ceramic, glass) ● Wrap broken items in paper such as newspaper and mark it with "危険". information Dishes (paper, plastic) ● Doll case (glass case) ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Dolly ● ¥800 Doormat ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Collection Days Dresser (40cm or higher but lower than for Recyclables ¥800 70cm) ● and Garbage by Districts Dresser (70cm or higher) ● ¥1,200 Dresser (lower than 40cm) ● ¥400
19 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste Type of Garbage (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Reference Chart ●Recyclables ●Burnable Garbage ●Non-Burnable Garbage ●Oversized Waste ●Event Resource Recovery ●Others Group Collection Oversized Waste Garbage Types collection Precautions and how to dispose Others Recovery
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Cans ・ Bottles・ Non-Burnable Event Resource estimate) PET Bottles ・ Food Trays Duckboard ● ¥400 D Dumbbell ● ¥400 DVD player ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. If one side of item, except handle, is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Earthen pot ● ● ¥400 Resource Recovery Oversized Waste. Event Egg carton (paper) ● It is "Miscellaneous paper waste". Bundle it together with magazines. Resource Recovery Egg carton (plastic) ● Locations Electric blanket ● ¥400 dry-cell batteries, Electric fan ¥400 If one side of item is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. used cooking oil, ● ● small home appliance Electric pot ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Take it to the resource recovery location for "Used small home appliance." Electric shaver, electric razor ● ● Otherwise, dispose it as non-burnable garbage. Electrically heated carpet (1-Tatami-Mat- E ¥400 zise = 1.62㎡ or smaller) ● Burnable Garbage Electrically heated carpet (larger than ¥800 1-Tatami-Mat-size = 1.62㎡ ) ● Electromagnetic cookware (IH cookware) ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Electronic piano ● ¥2,000 Engine oil ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. This is "Miscellaneous paper waste". Remove plastic part from the envelop Envelope ● Non-Burnable and bundle it together with magazines. Garbage Exhaust fan ● ¥400 Fan-heater ● ¥800 Remove fuel and battery. Fax machine (include telephone-fax all- ¥400 If one side of item is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. in-one type) ● ● Fire extinguisher ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. Item is not collected by the city. Consult with manufactures or Oversized Waste Firework (unused) ● professional vendors. Items covered by Firework (used) ● Be sure to soak them in water over 24 hours. Home Appliance Fishing pole (main body) ¥400 If one side of item is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Recycling Law ● ● Fishing pole (reel) ● If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Fitness gear ￥400 ～ ● ● Disposal fees are charged based on sizes. Flower pot (plastic, wooden) ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. F Flower pot (ceramic) ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Items not collected by the city Fluorescent tube, fluorescent lamp ● Put it in the case of replacing item. Flyers ● It is "Miscellaneous paper waste". Bundle it together with magazines. Put it in a transparent bag and take it to the recycle recovery location. Frying pan ● ● ● ¥400 Otherwise, dispose it as non-burnable garbage. If one side of item, except handle, is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Food tray (paper) ● How to dispose Business Food tray (Styrofoam) ● Wash inside. Put it in a transparent bag and take it to the recycle recovery location. Recyclables and Fork (metal) ● ● Garbage Otherwise, dispose it as non-burnable garbage. Fragrance (include case) ● Freezer (home freezer) ● Item falls under Home Appliance Recycling Law. Galvanized sheet metal ● ¥400 Type of Garbage Gas cartridge ● Use up all contents. Put it in a separate garbage bag for disposal. (alphabetical order) Gas grill range ● ¥400 Sorting Quick If one side of item is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Gas portable range (desktop range) ¥400 Reference Chart ● ● Be sure to remove the gas cartridge. Gasoline ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. G Glass products ● Wrap it in paper such as newspaper and mark it with "危険". Gold-color paper, silver-color paper ● Golf bag ● ¥400 Consultation Golf ball ● Golf club ● ¥400 Limited to 14 clubs at one collection. Goza-mat ● ¥400 Guitar ● ¥400 Take it to the resource recovery location for "Used small home appliance." Hair dryer ● ● Otherwise, dispose it as non-burnable garbage. Garbage and Hanger (metal) ● 3R Policy in Sumida City Hanger (wooden, plastic) ● Hanger rack (less than 1m height) ● ¥400 Hanger rack (rotary or 1m height or ¥800 higher) ● Take it to the resource recovery location for "Used small home appliance." Headphone, earbuds ● ● Prohibit Illegal Otherwise, dispose it as non-burnable garbage. Dumping/Theft Heater (except fan-heater) ● ¥400 Remove fuel and battery. Facilities H Heat-resistant-glass products ● Wrap broken items in paper such as newspaper and mark it with "危険". information Helmet (full-face type) ● ¥400 Helmet (half cap, jet-type) ● Horse-riding type fitness machine ● ￥800 ～ Disposal fees are charged based on sizes. Collection Days Hose ● Cut down to 50cm or shorter. for Recyclables Hot plate ● ¥400 and Garbage by Hot-water bottle (metal) ● Districts Hot-water bottle (plastic) ● Humidifier ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste.
20 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste Type of Garbage (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Reference Chart ●Recyclables ●Burnable Garbage ●Non-Burnable Garbage ●Oversized Waste ●Event Resource Recovery ●Others Group Collection Oversized Waste Garbage Types collection Precautions and how to dispose Others Recovery
Burnable fees (rough Oversized Recyclables
Non-Burnable Cans ・ Bottles・ Event Resource estimate) PET Bottles ・ Ink cartridge ● Food Trays Insect cage ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Iron board ● ¥400 I Iron alloy ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Resource Recovery Iron for clothes ● Event Itto-can (18-liter can) for oil , paint, etc. ● Use up all contents. Resource Recovery J Juicer ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Locations dry-cell batteries, Kerosene ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. used cooking oil, If one side of item is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. small home appliance Kerosene polyethylene tank ¥400 ● ● Use up all contents. Kerosene pump (plastic) ● Put it in a transparent bag and take it to the recycle recovery location. Kettle ● ● ● ¥400 Otherwise, dispose it as non-burnable garbage. If one side of item, except Burnable Garbage handle, is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Keyboard (for computer) ● ¥400 Kitchen knife ● Wrap it in a paper such as newspaper and mark it with "危険". K Remove metal part and dispose it as non-burnable garbage. Paper part is Kitchen wrap’s box ● "Miscellaneous paper waste", bundle it together with magazines. Kitchen wrap’s core ● It is "Miscellaneous paper waste". Bundle it together with magazines. Non-Burnable Knife ● Wrap it in paper such as newspaper and mark it with "危険". Garbage Kotatsu board ● ¥400 Kotatsu quilt ● ¥400 Kotatsu-heater (except board) ● ¥400 Kotatsu-heater furniture style (except ● ¥800 board) Oversized Waste If item is 180cm or larger, contact Sumida Sanitation Department for Ladder ¥400 ● disposal. Items covered by Home Appliance Laundry drying pole ¥400 ● Recycling Law Laundry drying stand ● ¥800 Legless chair ● ¥400 L Lighter ● Use up all contents. Put it in a separate garbage bag for disposal. Lighting fixture ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Low table ● ￥400 ～ Disposal fees are charged based on sizes. Items not collected They must be made from bamboo, plastic, wooden or veneer and no nails by the city Lumber scrap ¥400 ● on them. Magazine (weekly journal, paperback Bundle them together with Miscellaneous Paper Waste. book, etc.,) ● Magnet ● Massager (chair type) ● ￥400 ～ Disposal fees are charged based on weight. How to dispose Massager (other than chair type) ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Business Item is not collected by the city. Consult with manufactures or Recyclables and Matches (unused) ● professional vendors. Garbage Matches (used) ● Be sure to soak them in water over 24 hours. Mattress ● ¥400 M Microwave ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Type of Garbage Microwave oven ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. (alphabetical order) Milk bottle ● Wash inside. Sorting Quick Milk carton ● Wash inside, cut and open it. Reference Chart Mini component system ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Mirror (full length) ● ¥400 Mirror (hand mirror, stand mirror) ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Motorcycle ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. Mouse (for computer) ● Consultation Nail (for construction) ● Wrap it in paper such as newspaper and mark it with "危険". Nail clipper ● Natto container ● N Needle ● Wrap it in paper such as newspaper and mark it with "危険". Newspaper (include flyers) ● Bundle together with flyers. Note paper ● It is "Miscellaneous paper waste". Bundle it together with magazines. Garbage and 3R Policy Put oil in a PET bottle and take it to the Resource Recovery Location. in Sumida City Oil (for cooking) ● ● Otherwise, use paper to absorb oil or use a coagulant to make solid and dispose it as burnable garbage. O Oil can ・ bottle ● Use up all contents. Oil heater ● ¥800 Organ (electric piano) ● ¥2,000 Prohibit Illegal Packing cushioning material (paper) ● It is "Miscellaneous paper waste". Bundle it together with magazines. Dumping/Theft Packing cushioning material (plastic, Facilities Styrofoam) ● information Paint ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. Paint can ● Use up all contents. P Paper bag ● It is "Miscellaneous paper waste". Bundle it together with magazines. Paper carton (inside is lined with Collection Days aluminum) ● for Recyclables Paper carton (inside is white) ● Wash inside, cut and open it. and Garbage by Districts Pencil sharpener (electric, manual type) ● Dispose pencil shavings as burnable garbage. Pencil sharpener (portable) ● Dispose pencil shavings as burnable garbage.
21 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste Type of Garbage (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Reference Chart ●Recyclables ●Burnable Garbage ●Non-Burnable Garbage ●Oversized Waste ●Event Resource Recovery ●Others Group Collection Oversized Waste Garbage Types collection Precautions and how to dispose Others Recovery
Burnable fees (rough Oversized Recyclables
Cans ・ Bottles・ Non-Burnable Event Resource estimate) PET Bottles ・ Food Trays PET bottle (for beverage, etc.) ● Remove cap and label, and wash inside. PET bottle (for dressing, oil, etc..) ● PET bottle cap, label ● Pet’s potty litter (paper, tofu-refuse, Resource Recovery silica gel) ● Event Pet’s potty litter (sand, bentonite) ● Resource Recovery Pet’s toilet sheet ● Flush soiled waste down the toilet. Locations Photo dry-cell batteries, ● used cooking oil, Piano ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. small home appliance Picnic blanket ● Cut down to pieces of 50㎝ -squares. Pillow ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Put them in a transparent garbage bag and take them to the resource Pillow case ● ● recovery location for "Used Clothes." Otherwise, dispose them as burnable Burnable Garbage garbage. Pizza box ● Plant branch (pruned branch) ● Cut down to 50㎝ or shorter and bundle them in 10cm-thickness. Planter ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Plastic bag, supermarket’s shopping bag ● P Plastic container ● Non-Burnable Plastic models (include model molds) ● Garbage Plate (metal, ceramic) ● Wrap broken items in paper such as newspaper and mark it with "危険". Plate (plastic, resin) ● Wrap broken items in paper such as newspaper and mark it with "危険". Playground equipment (slide, swing, etc.) ● ￥400 ～ Disposal fees are charged based on sizes. Pocket warmer (disposable) ● Oversized Waste Polyethylene tank ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Items covered by Take it to the resource recovery location for "Used small home appliance." Portable music player Home Appliance ● ● Otherwise, dispose it as non-burnable garbage. Recycling Law Post card ● It is "Miscellaneous paper waste". Bundle it together with magazines. Post card (pressure bonded) ● Put it in transparent bag and take it to the recycle recovery location. Pot for cooking (metal) ● ● ● ¥400 Otherwise, dispose it as non-burnable garbage. If item's one side, except handle, is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Items not collected Potty seat ● ¥400 Flush soiled waste down the toilet. by the city If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Printer ￥400 ～ ● ● Disposal fees are charged based on sizes. Propane gas tank ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. Rain poncho ● Razor ● Wrap it in paper such as newspaper and mark it with "危険". How to dispose Refrigerant ● Business Refrigerator (include wine cellar) Item falls under Home Appliance Recycling Law. Recyclables and R ● Take it to the resource recovery location for "Used small home appliance." Garbage Remote controllers ● ● Otherwise, dispose it as non-burnable garbage. Rice cooker ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Rope ● Cut down to 50㎝ or shorter. Type of Garbage Safe (fireproof) ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. (alphabetical order) Safety box (portable) ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Sorting Quick Sand Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. Reference Chart ● Saw (electrical, manual) ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Scale ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Scissors ● Wrap it in paper such as newspaper and mark it with "危険". Seat cushion (up to 5 pieces) ● ¥400 Bundle in fives. Consultation Senior walker ● ¥400 Sewing machine (desktop) ● ¥800 Sewing machine (other than desktop) ● ¥2,000 Shampoo/conditioner container (include Use up all contents. refill package) ● Put them in a transparent garbage bag and take them to the resource Garbage and Sheets ● ● recovery location for "Used Clothes." Otherwise, dispose them as burnable 3R Policy garbage. in Sumida City S Shoes (boots, etc.) ● Shovel ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Shredder ￥400 ～ ● ● Disposal fees are charged based on sizes. Shredder waste ● Prohibit Illegal Dumping/Theft Sideboard ● ￥400 ～ Disposal fees are charged based on sizes. Skating boots ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Facilities ● ● information Skewer (bamboo) ● Wrap it in paper such as newspaper and mark it with "危険". Skewer (metal) ● Wrap it in paper such as newspaper and mark it with "危険". Ski (include ski stick) ● ¥400 Ski boots ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Collection Days Ski carrier ● ¥400 for Recyclables Put them in a transparent garbage bag and take them to the resource and Garbage by Ski wear ● ● recovery location for "Used Clothes." (Pants are not collected.) Otherwise, Districts dispose them as burnable garbage. Snack box ● This is "Miscellaneous paper waste". Bundle it together with magazines.
22 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste Type of Garbage (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Reference Chart ●Recyclables ●Burnable Garbage ●Non-Burnable Garbage ●Oversized Waste ●Event Resource Recovery ●Others Group Collection Oversized Waste Garbage Types collection Precautions and how to dispose Others Recovery
Burnable fees (rough Oversized Recyclables
Non-Burnable Cans ・ Bottles・ Event Resource estimate) PET Bottles ・ Snowboard ● ¥400 Food Trays Sofa (for 2 persons more ) ● ¥2,000 Sofa (for 1 person) ● ¥800 Soil Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. ● Resource Recovery Put them in a transparent garbage bag and take them to the resource Spoon (metal) Event ● ● recovery location. Otherwise, dispose them as non-burnable garbage. Resource Recovery Spray can ● Use up all contents. Put it in a separate garbage bag for disposal. Locations Stationary bicycle ● ¥1,200 dry-cell batteries, used cooking oil, Steel rack, metal rack ● ￥400 ～ Disposal fees are charged based on sizes. small home appliance If item is 180cm or larger, contact Sumida Sanitation Department for Step ladder ¥400 S ● disposal. Sticker (adhesive paper) ● Stone ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. Burnable Garbage Stuffed animal ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Stuffed specimens ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Styrofoam container (tuna box, etc.) ● Suitcase ● ¥400 If item is 180cm or larger, contact Sumida Sanitation Department for Surfboard ● ¥400 disposal. Non-Burnable Syringe needle ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. Garbage Table ● ￥400 ～ Disposal fees are charged based on sizes. Tatami-mat (1-mat = 1.62㎡ ) ● ¥1,200 Tatami-mat (half-mat = 0.81㎡ ) ● ¥800 Tatami-mat (lightweight, urethane) ¥400 ● Oversized Waste Take it to the resource recovery location for "Used small home appliance." Telephone set (land phone) ● ● ● ¥400 Otherwise, dispose as non-burnable garbage. If one side of item is 30cm or Items covered by larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Home Appliance Recycling Law Thermometer ● Put it in a separate garbage bag and mark it with " 温度計 ". Thinner ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. Tire ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. Tire chain (metal) ● ¥400 Tire chain (plastic) ● Dispose the case as oversized waste. Items not collected by the city Tissue paper ● This is "Miscellaneous paper waste". Flatten and bundle it together with Tissue paper box ● magazines. T Toaster ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Toilet paper’s core ● It is "Miscellaneous paper waste". Bundle it together with magazines. How to dispose Toilet seat ● ¥400 Business Tool ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Recyclables and Put them in a transparent garbage bag and take them to the resource Garbage Towel ● ● recovery location for "Used Clothes." Otherwise, dispose them as burnable garbage. Treadmill ● ¥2,000 Tricycle (for child) ● ¥400 Type of Garbage Tumbler ● (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Tuner ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Reference Chart TV ● Item falls under Home Appliance Recycling Law. TV antenna (indoor) ● TV antenna (outdoor) ● ¥400 TV stand ● ￥400 ～ Disposal fees are charged based on sizes. U Umbrella (include folding umbrella) ● Consultation Vacuum cleaner ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Vase ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Take it to the resource recovery location for "Used small home appliance." Video camera ● ● V Otherwise, dispose it as non-burnable garbage. Video player ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. Garbage and Video tape (include case) ● 3R Policy Vinyl string ● in Sumida City Washing machine (include washer & dryer Item falls under Home Appliance Recycling Law. all-in-one type) ● Water bottle (plastic) ● Water bottle (stainless) ● Prohibit Illegal Water filter ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. ● ● Dumping/Theft Water heater ● ¥800 Facilities Weight for pickles (artificial stone) ● ● ¥400 If one side of item is 30 cm or larger, dispose it as Oversized Waste. information W Weight for pickles (natural stone) ● Item is not collected by the city. Consult with professional vendors. Wheel chair ● ¥800 For electric wheelchair, remove the battery. Wooden carpet (6-Tatami-Mat-size = 9.72 ● ¥1,200 ㎡ , or larger） Collection Days Wooden carpet（smaller than 6-Tatami- for Recyclables ¥800 Mat-size = 9.72㎡） ● and Garbage by Word processer ● ¥400 Districts Wrapping paper ● It is "Miscellaneous paper waste". Bundle it together with magazines.
23 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste Group Collection ◦ Consultation
Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Food Trays
(Door-to-door collection) Resource Recovery ◦ Fureai Collection Event Resource Recovery Locations Detail City employees can pick up garbage at an individual's front dry-cell batteries, used cooking oil, door. Employees can also ensure health and safety of individual small home appliance upon request.
Eligibility Household member(s) who is/are elder(s) aged 65 or older or disabled and unable to carry Burnable Garbage garbage out to the garbage collection site by him/her/them self and does not have anyone to help him/her/them.
Cost None Non-Burnable Garbage Application Consult Sumida Sanitation Department (main office) by phone ☎03-5608-6213 City employees will visit your house and evaluate the status of garbage disposal to determine whether to provide service or not. Please meet city employees with a third person who will be
Oversized Waste your emergency contact. The emergency contact must be registered. Items covered by Home Appliance Recycling Law ◦ Oversized waste carry-out and collection
Items not collected by the city Detail City employees can come to your house and carry oversized wastes out for disposal.
Eligibility Household member(s) who is/are elder(s) aged 65 or older or disabled and unable to carry How to dispose Business oversized wastes out to the collection site by him/her/them self and does not have anyone help Recyclables and Garbage him/her/them.
Cost Carry out is free of charge; though, appropriate “Oversized Waste Disposal Prepaid Ticket” is
Type of Garbage required based on the type of waste. (You may be qualified for fee reduction or exemption.) (alphabetical order) ※ You can request a maximum of three items per one collection visit. Sorting Quick Reference Chart Application Consult Sumida Sanitation Department (main office) by phone ☎03-5608-6922 City employees will visit your house and evaluate a need for carry-out services. However, carry-out services will not be provided for the following cases: Consultation ①The applicant cannot stay at the time of evaluation and/or carry-out service. ②The building may be damaged during carry-out. ③Disassembly is required to carry oversized wastes out. (Already disassembled items can be collected) Garbage and ④Carry-out of oversized waste is needed while applicant is moving out of their residence. 3R Policy in Sumida City ⑤Carry-out of oversized wastes create hazardous conditions.
Prohibit Illegal Dumping/Theft ◦ Fureai Instruction Facilities information Detail City employees can visit residents to talk face-to-face about how to dispose recyclables and garbage and teach people how to utilize garbage collection sites. Collection Days for Recyclables and Garbage by Application Consult Sumida Sanitation Department (branch office) by phone ☎03-3613-2228 Districts
24 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste ◦ Collection for deceased pets such as dogs and cats Paid service Group Collection
Detail Deceased pets (weight limit of less than 25 kg), deceased lost animals on Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ your premise or deceased animals left on public roads are collected Food Trays and buried by the city.
Resource Recovery Cost 2,600 yen (cremation and burial fees) Event Resource Recovery Locations Contact Sumida Sanitation Department (main office) by phone dry-cell batteries, used cooking oil, ☎03-5608-6213 small home appliance ※ You can also carry-in. (Reception hours: 8：30～15：00) Contact the following offices for decease animals on city roads or national roads. 【City road】 Kinshi Civil Engineering Office ☎03-3625-1762 Burnable Garbage 【National road】 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism, Tokyo National Highway Construction Office, Kameari Branch☎ 03-3600-5541
Non-Burnable Garbage Renting a crow-prevention net ◦ Temporary garbage ・ ◦ Large volume garbage Paid service
The city rents free crow Large volumes of garbage Oversized Waste prevention nets (which cannot be collected as regular Items covered by Home Appliance prevent disruption of garbage collection. (6 or Recycling Law recycling/collection sites by more 45-liter garbage bags crows and cats) to residents are considered large volume who responsibly manage garbage) Items not collected their garbage collection site. by the city Bring your seal stamp (unregistered seal) to Therefore, consult apply and receive nets at Sumida Sanitation Sumida Sanitation Department Department (main office) by phone How to dispose Business ☎03-3613-2228 ☎03-5608-6213 Recyclables and Garbage
◦ Garbage collection sites Type of Garbage (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Reference Chart In the city, there are about 10,000 garbage collection sites. The collection sites are designated with residents’ agreement and safety considerations regarding the garbage collection sites. Consult Sumida Sanitation Department (branch office) by phone ☎03-3613-2228 Consultation
Garbage and ◦ Recyclables collection bins and nets 3R Policy in Sumida City
Recyclables collection bins and nets are distributed to each site the day before collection day. For apartments, the apartment management office hold Prohibit Illegal the appropriate amount of recyclables collection bins and nets and places Dumping/Theft empty bins and nets on the day of collection. Facilities information If you need to request more bins and nets, Consult Sumida Sanitation Department (branch office) by phone ☎ Collection Days 03-3613-2228 for Recyclables ※To prevent theft of recyclables, set up recyclables collection bins and nets early in the morning on the day and Garbage by of collection. Districts
25 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste Group Collection ◦ Garbage and 3R in Sumida City
Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Food Trays Do you know the final destination of garbage? Resource Recovery Event After burning or compacting garbage from Resource Recovery Shiomi ■ Landfill period and volume Yumenoshima Locations the Tokyo 23 cities, it is sent to “Outer ●8th site (Shiomi, Koto city) dry-cell batteries, 1927-Dec. 1962 (about 3.71 million tons) used cooking oil, Central Breakwater Landfill Site” and small home appliance Daiba ●14th site (Yumenoshima, Koto city) Wakasu “Shinkaimen Disposal Site” for use in land Inner Central Dec. 1957 - Mar. 1967 (about 10.34 million tons) Breakwater ●15th site (Wakasu, Koto city) Landfill Site Nov. 1965 - May 1974 (18.44 million tons) reclamation. Outer Central Breakwater ●Inner Central Breakwater Landfill Site Burnable Garbage The Shinkaimen Disposal Site is the last Landfill Site Dec. 1973 - Mar. 1987 (about 12.3 million tons) Shinkaimen ●Outer Central Breakwater Landfill Site disposal site that can be made in the Disposal Site Oct. 1977 - ●Shinkaimen Disposal Site Last disposal Tokyo Bay. To use disposal sites as long as Haneda Tokyo Bay Airport Apr. 1998 - site possible, we need to reduce garbage even Haneda Offshore ●Haneda Offshore Apr. 1984 - Nov. 1991 (about 1.68 million tons) Non-Burnable further. To reduce garbage, our role is to Garbage sorting recyclables and garbage correctly.
Oversized Waste Items covered by Remember the 3Rs!! Home Appliance Recycling Law Do you know what the "3Rs" is? “3Rs” is the keyword for cutting down garbage and creating an eco-friendly town. Sumida City is promoting awareness of the "3Rs" to
Items not collected encourage an eco-friendly recycling society. リデュース by the city Reduce high You may think that the 3Rs are difficult to Reduce garbage volume remember or you do not know what you should リユース Reuse priority do to achieve the 3Rs. But it's easy. There are 3R Reuse resources How to dispose many ways to achieve the 3Rs! リサイクル Business ecycle Recyclables and Learn what the "3Rs" are and how you can R Garbage Recycle resources achieve them!
Type of Garbage (alphabetical order) リデュース Sorting Quick Reference Chart 1. Reduce Reduce garbage volume
The most important thing is to reduce garbage volume. In other
Consultation words, do not generate excess garbage. Keep in mind regularly the life style to reduce garbage and to do not generate garbage. When you go to shopping or are at meal time, act while thinking “This may マMy イshoppingバッ グbag increase garbage.” You may be able to reduce garbage even just a Garbage and little. 3R Policy in Sumida City
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Prohibit Illegal 2. Reuse Reuse resources Dumping/Theft Facilities information Before throwing away unnecessary or broken items as garbage, think about whether they can be used for other purposes or if any other persons may want them. Remember, Collection Days for Recyclables Japanese traditional culture “Mottainai (wasteful)” and and Garbage by Districts contrive the way to reuse them.
26 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste リサイクル 3. Recycle Recycle resources Group Collection
Cans ・ Bottles・ Some thing still need to be thrown away even after Recycled products have these marks！ PET Bottles ・ efforts to reduce and reuse. Sort recyclables and Food Trays garbage correctly for resource recovery. “Unsorted garbage is just garbage, but pieces of unsorted Resource Recovery Event garbage can become a resource after sorting it Resource Recovery from the garbage.” Pieces of garbage can turn グリーン マーク Locations dry-cell batteries, used cooking oil, into a resource with the correct classification. small home appliance Recycling reduces garbage and saves the limited resources on earth. However, recycling consumes a lot of energy and incurs high costs for operation of Burnable Garbage plants etc. Please remember that “Recycling is the last method to consider of the 3Rs.”
Non-Burnable Garbage Recycling paper Kitchen garbage 27％ About one third of burnable Papers 35％ Oversized Waste Items covered by garbage from households in Home Appliance Sumida City is categorized as Recycling Law “Paper.” Non-burnable garbage 3％ Let's work together to reduce Plastics 23％ Leathers and Rubbers 4％ paper garbage using the “3Rs”. Items not collected Trees and plants 3％ by the city Other burnable garbage 3％ Textiles 2％
2015 Investigation Result of “Burnable garbage” Composition（weight and volume comparison） How to dispose Business Recyclables and Garbage
Recyclable paper ! Type of Garbage (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Reference Chart
paper bag snack box wrapping paper pamphlet core of toilet Consultation paper Do not put these kinds of papers in the garbage. They can be recycled!
Garbage and 3R Policy in Sumida City How to dispose little pieces of paper Even a tiny piece of paper is recyclable
Put little pieces of papers (origami, paper string, etc.) Prohibit Illegal Dumping/Theft into a paper bag and bundle it together with other paper Facilities wastes such as magazines using string. information Secure well to prevent papers from flying away with the wind. Collection Days for Recyclables and Garbage by Districts
27 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste Group Collection Remember to reduce kitchen garbage 30% of burnable garbage in Sumida City is kitchen garbage. Most kitchen garbage is leftover Cans ・ Bottles・ food, cooking scraps and unused cooking ingredients. Reducing kitchen garbage will also PET Bottles ・ Food Trays reduce most burnable garbage. This helps prolong the lifespan of landfill disposal sites and
reduce garbage disposal costs. Also, less waste from incineration plants will reduce CO2
Resource Recovery emissions and may reduce global warming. Event The following are the easiest ways to reduce kitchen garbage. Resource Recovery Locations You can reduce wasteful garbage through various methods! dry-cell batteries, used cooking oil, small home appliance
Burnable Garbage 1. Reduce items that will become kitchen garbage
First, let’s reduce items will become kitchen garbage or may become kitchen garbage.
Non-Burnable Garbage For example,… ▶ Do not overbuy food Oversized Waste Items covered by Home Appliance Check food supplies at home and carefully Recycling Law evaluate what you need to buy before making a trip to the grocery store. Do not buy unnecessary food just because it is on sale. Items not collected by the city
How to dispose Business Recyclables and Garbage
▶ Do not cook too much food Type of Garbage (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Reference Chart Cook for the amount you will eat so that there will be no leftovers or wasted ingredients.
Consultation
Garbage and ▶ Reduce cooking scrap 3R Policy in Sumida City When you peel vegetable skins or remove the greasy part of meat, do not remove too Prohibit Illegal much of the usable part. Also consider that Dumping/Theft Facilities removed parts can be ingredients for another information dish.
Collection Days for Recyclables and Garbage by Districts
28 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste ▶ Eat everything on your plate Group Collection
It is wasteful to throw away cooked food. Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Appreciate the food available and eat Food Trays everything on your plate.
Resource Recovery Event Resource Recovery Locations dry-cell batteries, used cooking oil, small home appliance
Burnable Garbage
2. Drain water Non-Burnable Garbage About 80% of kitchen garbage is water. Therefore, kitchen garbage volume can be reduced if water is properly drained out of it. For example, if 3 large spoonfuls of water (45cc) is drained from each household kitchen garbage daily, about 2,300 tons of garbage in a year Oversized Waste will be reduced in Sumida City. Items covered by Home Appliance Also, draining out water from kitchen garbage will control kitchen odors. Recycling Law
For example,… Items not collected by the city ▶ Wring it out
Wring out water from accumulated kitchen How to dispose garbage within kitchen nets (including those Business Recyclables and attached to the kitchen sink and drain) using Garbage your hand or things such as empty bottles, etc. Doing this can significantly reduce the volume Type of Garbage of kitchen garbage. (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Reference Chart
▶ Do not let garbage get wet Consultation
Do not leave peeled vegetable skin in the sink. Put them in a paper garbage bag made of Garbage and 3R Policy newspaper, etc. to keep them dry. in Sumida City Keeping these dry will reduce the weight of garbage furthermore.
Prohibit Illegal Dumping/Theft Facilities information
Collection Days for Recyclables and Garbage by Districts
29 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste ※ llegal waste dumping is a criminal Group Collection action！！ Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Food Trays
Resource Recovery ◦ To prevent illegal waste dumping, … Event Resource Recovery Locations Keep the area around the site and surrounding streets clean on a dry-cell batteries, regular basis. used cooking oil, small home appliance If garbage is scattered around the area, people will add more litter to the area. Illegal waste dumping on private premises must be disposed of by the Burnable Garbage land owner or the land manager. In that case, ask your local police station for help. Consult Sumida Sanitation Department (branch office) ☎03-3613-2228 Non-Burnable for illegal waste dumping at garbage collection sites. Garbage ◦ If you find illegal waste dumping, contact the followings:
Oversized Waste Items covered by Depending on the location of illegal dumping, it may fall under different jurisdictions. Please report to Home Appliance Recycling Law the appropriate office. 【Garbage collection site】 Sumida Sanitation Department (branch office) ☎03-3613-2228 【On city road or park】 Road Park Section Maintenance Sub-Section ☎03-5608-6295 Items not collected ※For bicycle or motorcycle dumping: by the city Civil Engineering Works Control Section Traffic Safety Sub-Section ☎03-5608-6203 【On metropolitan road】 Tokyo Metropolitan Gov., Bureau of Construction, The Fifth Construction Office Management Section, How to dispose Inspection Sub-Section Business ☎03-5875-1402 Recyclables and 【On national road】 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism, Garbage Tokyo National Highway Construction Office, Kameari Branch ☎03-3600-5541
Type of Garbage (alphabetical order) Sorting Quick Reference Chart ※ Theft of recyclables is violation of
Consultation local public ordinance!!
Sumida City’s ordinance prohibits theft of recyclables from the garbage collection site. Those who violate the ordinance will be incur a fine of up to 200,000 yen. Garbage and 3R Policy Sumida Sanitation Department conducts patrols to prevent theft of recyclables. in Sumida City ◦ Requests for residents Prohibit Illegal Dumping/Theft ①Please send information Facilities information If you find theft of recyclables at your garbage collection site, etc., contact Sumida Sanitation Department. Do not communicate with the violator such as warning him/her because it may be dangerous. ②Join Group Collection Collection Days Group Collection is effective for preventing theft of recyclables since the enforcement group manages the for Recyclables and Garbage by garbage collection site closely. Districts (Refer page 3 for more details.)
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Cans ・ Bottles・ PET Bottles ・ Food Trays ◦Inquiry Resource Recovery Sumida Sanitation Department (main office) Event Resource Recovery 〒 130-0002 5-6-2 Narihira, Sumida-ku TEL ： 03-5608-6922 FAX ： 03-5608-2573 Locations dry-cell batteries, used cooking oil, 【Access】 small home appliance
Oshiage Station MunicipalOshiage Park 《Train》 Get off at “Oshiage Station” of Keisei Line or Subway Hanzomon Burnable Garbage
Incorporated School Line. Tokyo Mori Gakuen KindergartenAsahi 7-minute walk from Exit B1. B1Exit Jikkenbashi Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line 《Tokyo Metropolitan Bus》 Yanagishima Myoukenzan Hoseiji Entrance Take a bus, Line “上23” or “門33” Non-Burnable Sumida Sanitation and get off at “Jikkenbashi” bus Garbage Department (main office) stop. 3-minute walk from the bus
Sumida City stop. Special Elderly Nursing Home Take a bus, Line “ 37”, “ 08” Narihira Home 錦 都 or “上26” and get off at “Narihira Oversized Waste Narihira Items covered by Yon-chome Municipal Kurumi Yon-chome” bus stop. Children’s Park Home Appliance Honjo Police Station・ Honjo Disaster Prevention Center Entrance 5-minute walk from the bus stop. Recycling Law
Municipal 《City Junkai Bus》 Yokokawa- ↓Destination Kinshi-cho Station Sankaku Park Take a South Route bus and get off at ③“ Yanagishima Myokenzan ◦About non-burnable garbage Items not collected Hosei Temple Entrance” or by the city ◦About oversized waste “④Honjo Police Station/Honjo About Fureai collection/Carrying-out-collection ◦ Disaster Prevention Center About deceased animals ◦ Entrance” bus stop. ◦About Business Recyclables and Garbage Disposal Prepaid Ticket, 4-minute walk from the bus stop. How to dispose Oversized Waste Disposal Prepaid Ticket Business Recyclables and Garbage Sumida Sanitation Department (branch office) 〒 131-0032 5-9-11 Higashi-Mukojima, Sumida-ku TEL ： 03-3613-2228 FAX ： 03-3613-2350 Type of Garbage 【Access】 (alphabetical order) ↑Route to Sorting Quick Kanegafuchi Station 《Train》 Reference Chart Former Take Tobu Skytree Line and Municipal Municipal Sumida Sanitation get off at “Higashi-Mukojima” Municipal Aoyagi
Mukojima Nursery Department Higashi-Mukojima Line Skytree Tobu Junior High School (branch office) Station. North Park School 3-minute walk from the station. Consultation
Higashi-Mukojima 《Tokyo Metropolitan Bus》 Higashi-Mukojima Go-chome Station Take a bus, Line” 草39” and get off at (Higashi-Mukojima Go- chome” bus stop. Garbage and Hyakkaenmae Municipal 3R Policy 3-minute walk from the bus in Sumida City Tokyo Dai-ni Musium Tobu Metropolitan Terajima stop. Mukojima Elementary Hyakkaen School Take a bus, Line ”里22” or “錦 Municipal Health Prohibit Illegal Promotion Plaza 40” and get off at “Hyakkaen- Dumping/Theft mae” bus stop. Facilities ↓Route to Hikifune Station 8-minute walk from the bus information stop. ◦About burnable garbage ◦About recyclables Collection Days ◦About Resource Recovery Locations、 Resource Recovery Events for Recyclables ◦About Group Collection and Garbage by Districts ◦About garbage collection sites
31 Used Papers newspaper ・ cardboard ・ paper cartons ・ magazines ・ miscellaneous paper waste Collection Days for Recyclables and Group Collection Garbage by district Special Cans ・ Bottles・ Edition PET Bottles ・ Food Trays
Collection day District Sumida City Resource Recovery Recyclables Burnable Garbage Non-Burnable Garbage Event Resource Recovery Ryogoku, Kamezawa, Ishiwara, Yokoami Tuesday Monday, Thursday First, Third Saturday Locations dry-cell batteries, Chitose, Midori, Tatekawa Tuesday Monday, Thursday Second, Fourth Saturday used cooking oil, Taihei, Yokokawa small home appliance Friday Monday, Thursday First, Third Wednesday Kikukawa, Kotobashi, Kinshi Friday Monday, Thursday Second, Fourth Wednesday How to Sort and Dispose Honjo 1-2 chome, Higashi-Komagata 1-2 chome Saturday Tuesday, Friday First, Third Monday Burnable Garbage Azumabashi, Mukojima 1-3 chome Mukojima 4-5 chome, Higashi-Mukojima 1-3 chome Saturday Tuesday, Friday Second, Fourth Monday Tsutsumidori 1 chome Oshiage, Kyojima Wednesday Tuesday, Friday First, Third Thursday Recyclables & Garbage Honjo 3-4 chome, Higashi-Komagata 3-4 chome Wednesday Tuesday, Friday Second, Fourth Thursday Non-Burnable Narihira, Bunka 1 chome Garbage Tsutsumidori 2 chome, Higashi-Mukojima 4 chome Reduce garbage to be an eco-friendly city Thursday Wednesday, Saturday First, Third Tuesday Sumida 1, 2, 5 chome Higashi-Mukojima 5-6 chome, Sumida 3-4 chome Thursday Wednesday, Saturday Second, Fourth Tuesday Oversized Waste Yahiro 6 chome Items covered by Tachibana, Higashi-Sumida Monday Wednesday, Saturday First, Third Friday Home Appliance Recycling Law Bunka 2-3 chome, Yahiro 1-5 chome Monday Wednesday, Saturday Second, Fourth Friday 8.am “Non-burnable garbage” is collected twice a month。 S M T W T F S Items not collected by the city Collections are scheduled on the First and Third day of the week in a month or the Second and Fourth day of the week in a month. There is no collection schedule on the fifth day of the week in a month. How to dispose Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Business Please be sure to take out garbage on the designated day. Recyclables and 1 2 3 4 Garbage First and Third day of the week in a month means any particular first and third weekday or weekend in a month. Light blue colored numbers 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 on the calendar on the right are First and Third day of in a month. In the same way, Second and Fourth day of the week in a month 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Type of Garbage (alphabetical order) means any particular second and fourth weekday or weekend in a 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Sorting Quick month. Dark blue colored numbers on the calendar on the right are Reference Chart 26 27 28 29 30 31 Second and Fourth day of the week in a month.
Example1 First ・Third Tuesday= 7th ・ 21st 29th ・ 30th ・ 31th are the fifth days of the week in a month. There is no non-burnable garbage Consultation Example2 Second ・ Fourth Wednesday= 8th ・ 22nd collection scheduled on these days.
Place garbage at the recyclables and garbage collection site before 8:00 am on the designated collection day. Garbage and 3R 3R Policy 〔 Look up your garbage collection days with the above chart and write the day of the week on the following blank space.〕 in Sumida City
Twice Twice Weekly Recyclables a week Burnable garbage a month Non-burnable garbage Prohibit Illegal Dumping/Theft ◦Used papers ◦Metals Facilities ◦Unrecyclable ◦Knives & information ◦Paper cartons papers Day of ※The length of a side is ◦Kitchen garbage shorter than 30 cm. ◦Cans the week ◦Spray cans ◦Bottles Day of ◦Plastic products ◦Lighter Collection Days ◦Leather products ◦PET bottles the week ◦Glass for Recyclables すみだ清掃事務所にて、この冊子の外国語版（英語・中国語・韓国語）をお配りしています。 and Garbage by ◦Food trays ◦Rubber products, ◦Ceramic Day of Day of 【English（英 語）】 The*English version of the Sumida refuse and recycle center* is being distributed. Districts (Styrofoam) etc. ◦Fluorescent lamp, etc. the week the week 【中文 体（中国語）】 简 我们散发一本关于如何在墨田清洁办公室处理垃圾的小册子。 【한국어（韓国語）】 스미다 청소 사무소에서 한국어판을 배부하고 있습니다. May 2018 First Edition