Waste sorting & recycling

Burnable/non-burnable

Out in municipal bags on designated days. Umbrellas/small appliances are usually non-burnable or bulky. Rules differ by municipality — check your local sorting guide.

Recyclables (PET/cans/bottles/paper)

PET bottles: caps and labels off in most municipalities. Newspapers/cardboard tied crosswise. Milk cartons opened, rinsed, dried.

Batteries

Dry cells: municipal collection box or non-burnable (varies). Lithium-ion rechargeables NEVER in trash — electronics-store/convenience boxes (JBRC).

Small appliances/PCs

Small-appliance recycling boxes (electronics stores/municipal) or courier pickup. PCs via free manufacturer take-back. Wipe data yourself.

4 large appliances

TV/fridge/washer/AC are Home Appliance Recycling Law items — can't be trashed. Retailer take-back or buy a recycling ticket at the post office.

Fluorescent/bulbs

Fluorescents contain mercury — dedicated municipal or electronics-store boxes. LED bulbs usually non-burnable. Broken tubes bagged, burnable in some areas.

Clothing/textiles

Wearable clothes to reuse shops/collection boxes. Damaged fabric burnable (or resource in some areas). Futons bulky waste.

Bulky waste

Book via municipal bulky-waste desk (phone/web) → buy processing sticker (convenience store) → attach and put out on the designated day.