Non-combustible garbage (metal, glass) segregation will change from April. To promote recycling, non-combustibles (metal and glass) will be divided into 3 categories: beverage cans, bottles, and non-burnable. Non-combustible collection schedule will also be implemented. (Example: Week 1-cans Week 2-bottles Week 3- non-burnable Week 4-cans) [Up to March 2019] [From April 1, 2019] Non-combustible (Metal) BEVERAGE CANS BOTTLES WILL BE (Recyclable) (Recyclable) Non-combustible (Glass) NON -BURNABLE Item Details Guidelines Beverage Cans beverage cans 【Recyclable】 ※tin cans and spray ・empty the cans and rinse (aluminum, steel) cans are non-burnable ・don’t put things such as cigarette butts inside the cans ・you can throw aluminum and steel cans together ・ Dispose of tin cans (e.g. canned goods) as non-burnable Bottles glass bottles used for beverages, ・ 【Recyclable】 cosmetics, ※dinnerware and empty the bottles and rinse ・don’t put things such as cigarette butts and medicine chemical glass bottles inside the bottles (poison, pesticides) are ・remove bottle caps non-burnable (plastic caps- burnable, metal caps- non-burnable) ・as much as possible, returnable bottles (e.g. beer bottles, sake bottles) must be brought back to retailers Non-burnable ・size must not exceed 50cm (bigger than 50cm are tin cans, small metalwares (e.g. kettle, considered as big-sized garbage {粗大ゴミ pot, spoon, frying pan), gas cannisters, sodaigomi}, contact Usuigawa Clean Center ) spray can, dinnerware, chemical glass ・knives and broken dinnerware must be wrapped bottles (poison, pesticide), ceramics, in paper and porcelain ・spray cans: make sure they are empty, do not poke holes, do not pack with other non-burnable garbage If spray cans cannot be emptied due to broken nozzles and such, pls. bring to Usuigawa Clean Center. How To Dispose Put into transparent or semi-transparent plastic bags. Collection Schedule Follow garbage collection schedule for your district. *Starting April 1, recyclable (cans, bottles) and non-burnable garbage collection schedule will be followed even on public holidays (excluding Saturdays and Sundays).* How to Dispose of Burnable Garbage ・Put in Annaka City designated plastic bag, secure the bag, and bring to the designated garbage station. ※ Garbage bags for burnable waste are sold in supermarkets. Look for 燃えるごみ labelled bags. ・Furniture, futon, and garbage bigger than 50cm are big-sized garbage, do not take them out to the garbage station. Please bring to Usuigawa Clean Center for disposal (disposal fee applies). ・Garbage from stores and businesses are not allowed in garbage stations. For proper garbage disposal, contact Usuigawa Clean Center or one of the companies listed below. 安中市一般廃棄物収集運搬許可業者 (有)安中ハイヂーン 027-381-3319 碓氷清掃サービス(株) 027-381-3313 (有)環境リブテック 027-378-2569 (有)クリーンサービス 0274-64-3534 (株)群成舎 027-362-5533 群馬環境開発(株) 027-326-6751 (株)ぐんま東庄 027-323-5531 (有)栄興業 0274-63-6510 白井商店 027-385-7790 (有)西毛清掃 027-393-1421 (有)平井商店 0274-23-3869 (有)松井田総合衛生センター 027-393-1966 (株)丸越 027-231-0709 (株)ヤマハチクボニワ 027-381-0435 (株)若松工業 027-381-8168 五十音順 Leather・Rubber Items Plastics Kitchen Waste DVD・Video Tapes Used Lighter Make sure lighter fluid drain or squeeze is all used up. out water -must not exceed 50 cm in length and 5 cm in diameter Grass -put in designated garbage bag (combustible) or in case of Leaves branches, tie together; use combustible garbage bag to Branches label before bringing to garbage station How to Dispose of Recyclable Garbage (Garbage Station) BATTERIES (LED, Incandescent, Fluorescent) ELECTRIC LAMPS & BULBS ・P lace used batteries inside transparent or semi-transparent plastic bags and bring to the garbage station。 ・Electric lamps and bulbs are collected in June, September, December, and March (see garbage collection schedule). ・For safety, place lamps and bulbs in their original packaging or wrap in newspaper before taking out to the garbage station. ・Lamps longer than 1m are not allowed in garbage stations. Bring them to Usuigawa Clean Center for disposal (free). ・Broken lamps and bulbs are collected during non-burnable collection day. Securely wrap each item and bring to the garbage station for collection. ・Rechargeable and button batteries are not collected. Use collection bins located in participating stores to dispose of these items. using original packaging wrapped in newspaper Place in plastic bag PAPER (Newspaper, Corrugated boxes, Milk cartons, Magazines, Recyclable paper) Using paper twine, tie same type of paper waste together. (collected even on rainy days) ×NOT ACCEPTED carbon paper (e.g. courier receipt) photo paper scented paper (e.g. soap packaging) peel-off postcard (e.g. utility bill) waterproof paper (e.g. paper cups, paper plates) thermal paper (e.g. receipts) iron transfer paper paper fillers used for bags, shoes, etc. gold and silver paper paper w/ food residue (e.g. wax paper used in pizza, cake) paper with adhesive (e.g. stickers) magazines, newspaper with sample products still attached paper used for construction (e.g. wallpaper, waterproofing sheet) mask, diapers, tissue paper USED CLOTHING Put inside transparent or semi-transparent plastic bag. Used clothing will still be collected on rainy days as long as they are dry. However, we recommend that you refrain from disposing used clothing on rainy days. If you are using the designated garbage bag for combustibles, label the bags with “古着” to allow easy identification. ○ACCEPTED Clothes ●winter jackets ●suits, blazers ●coats ●T-shirts・polo shirts ●dress shirts, blouses ●sweatshirts ●underwear ●slacks, jeans ●skirts, dresses ●training wears ●socks（except stockings） ●sweaters ●kimono, obi ●neckties ●children’s clothing Others ●hats ●sheets ●bags (except suitcase and randoseru) ●towels, handkerchieves ●belts ●curtains (including lace curtains) ×NOT ACCEPTED ●wet clothing (molds may develop and render the material unrecyclable) ●stuffed items (e.g. stuffed toys, down jacket, pillow) ●futon (e.g. mattress, bedding futon/shikibuton, comforter/kakebuton, seat cushion, kotatsu blanket, blanket) ●carpets, rugs ●leftover/scrap fabric ●items with stains and odors ●items used on pets ●shoes (e.g. dress shoes, slippers, sandals, sneakers) Local organizations (youth organizations, home owners associations, schools, etc.) collect recyclables (paper and used clothes) from garbage stations located in different districts to raise funds. These collections are scheduled and announced in advanced. Annaka City residents are highly encouraged to support these organizations. (Collecting Station) How to Dispose of Recyclable Garbage SMALL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES ○ ACCEPTED ITEMS ●To dispose of small household electronic items (e.g. remote controls, AC adapters, electric cords, chargers), use designated collection boxes placed in different locations. Electronic items must not exceed 30cm (width) x 15 cm (height). ●To dispose of mobile phones, deposit in yellow collection boxes placed in different locations. Mobile phones must not exceed 10cm (width) x 5cm (height). Make sure to delete contents and personal information before disposing Yellow collection box Collection Boxes Location Address Availability Annaka City Hall 1-23-13 Annaka Mon.-Fri., 8:30-17:15 (except holidays) Matsuida Branch Office 245 Nibori, Matsuida-machi Mon.-Fri., 8:45-17:00 (except holidays) Usuigawa Clean Center 65 Haraichi Mon.- Fri., 8:30-11:30, 13:00-16:30 Bunka Center (Cultural Center) 3-9-63 Annaka 9:00-18:00 (except Tues.) Matsuida Bunka Kaikan (Cultural Hall) 530 Nibori, Matsuida-machi 9:00-18:00 (except Mon. and end of the month) Sports Center 1531-1 Annaka 9:00-21:00(except holidays, and every 2nd, 4th, 5th Mon. of the month) USED OIL ○ACCEPTED ×NOT ACCEPTED used cooking oil from households lard, tallow, fish oil, engine oil, (salad, rapeseed, sesame, corn, sunflower, kerosene oil, palm oil, coconut oil soybean, rice, and olive oil) Pour into PET bottle (max 2L), tightly cap bottle to avoid spilling, and bring to collection center. Bring unopened oil in its original container (unopened, sealed). Collection Centers Location Placement Availability Annaka City Hall Main entrance Mon.-Fri., 8:30-17:15 (except holidays) Matsuida Branch Office Main entrance Mon.-Fri., 8:45-17:00 (except holidays) Usuigawa Clean Center Inside garbage plant Mon.- Fri., 8:30-11:30, 13:00-16:30 PET BOTTLES・BEVERAGE CANS There are 21 recycling stations for PET bottles and aluminum cans (16-for cans only, 5- for PET bottles and cans) in Annaka City. Using your Eco Community (エコ・コミュニティ) card, you can earn points that you can redeem and use in participating shops (500 points= 400 円). Each PET bottle or aluminum can deposited will earn you 1 point. For more details, contact the following: ・Kankyo Seisaku-ka (Environmental Policy) 027-382-1111 (local: 1881) ・Matsuida Somukanri-ka (Gen. Affairs) 027-382-1111 (local: 2114) ・Usuigawa Clean Center 027-381-0747 GARBAGE COLLECTION SCHEDULE 2019-2020 Annaka Ward 1, Eastern side of Annaka Station, Areas Tomaru-danchi, Shimokobetto District, Iwanoya District (Iwai, Nodono, Oya), Itahana District Important: Take out garbage before 8AM on scheduled collection day. Taking out garbage a day/night earlier is NOT ALLOWED. April May M T W Th F M T W Th F 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 Burnable Burnable Beverage Cans Burnable Bottles 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 Paper & Paper & Burnable Used Clothes Burnable Bottles Burnable Used Clothes Burnable Non-burnable 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 Burnable Burnable Non-burnable Burnable Burnable Beverage Cans 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 Burnable Burnable