Guide for Sorting Recyclables and Waste, and How to Put Them out for Collection

1. The Basics for Sorting and Disposing of Recyclables and Waste
2. Designated Prepaid Garbage Bags/Waste Collection Points
3. Household Waste Guide
4. Plastic Containers and Packaging Guide
5. Cans, Bottles and PET Bottle Guide
6. Paper Material Guide
7. Bulky Waste Guide
8. Guide for Disposing Large Quantities of Waste When Moving etc.
9. Items Not Collected by the City Government
10. Information（ Violating the Laws / Support / Death of Animals(cremation of pets) / Trash separation app"3R" ）
11. List of Contacts for Inquiries

Rules for Waste Disposal

We are all citizens of Sendai City. Let’s follow the rules!

• Sort waste by type.
• Dispose of waste according to city rules.
• Dispose of waste at designated collection points.
• Put out waste by 8:30 on the morning of the collection day.

Waste Collection Days

Check the sticker at the waste collection point and write down the information about collection days.

• Sticker(PDF:516KB)

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 Guide for Sorting Recyclables and Waste, and How to Put Them out for Collection

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Sendai Waste Disposal Rules

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 Guide for Sorting Recyclables and Waste, and How to Put Them out for Collection(Nepali Version)

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Sendai Waste Disposal Rules(Nepali Version)

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 Multi-language Waste Disposal Rules Video "Do you know about the waste disposal rules?"

This video is made to widely inform foreign residents about the waste disposal rules of Sendai City.

Contents:

•  Purchase designated prepaid garbage bags for disposing of waste
•  How to sort waste
•  How to put out waste
•  How to dispose of large waste that doesn’t fit in prepaid garbage bags (bulky waste)

The waste disposal rules video

English	Nepali
Do you know about the waste disposal rules?( External link )	तपाईंलाई फोहोर मैला विसर्जन गर्ने तरिका सम्बन्धि नियमहरूथाहा छ?( External link )

 Instruction of the video (Nepali version) (PDF:140KB)

Waste and Recyclables Sorting Smartphone App & Web App  “threeR“ 

 “threeR” is a free smartphone & Web app with functions to search for waste sorting methods and informs you of collection dates for recyclables and waste.
The Sendai version app can be used in both Japanese and English free of charge.

Major Functions

• Calendar: Check waste and recyclables collection days for the district you live in.
• Guide for putting out waste and recyclables: A guide on how waste is collected.
• Searching categories of waste and recyclables: You can search categories by the application when you are unsure about how the item can be put out.
• FAQ: FAQ concerning waste reduction and recycling are listed.

 

Smartphone App ver.

How to use

• You can search for “threeR” on the App Store or Google Play Store to download it.
  It is also downloadable from the following QR code.

For iPhone

For Android

• Please choose English as Setting Language for your smartphone.

Usage Fee

 Free(telecommunication fee is excluded)

Compatibility

•  iPhone:Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
• Android smartphone:Requires Android 4.0 or later. 

Web App ver.

How to use

Check out the link below.

threeR( External link )

Mori-no-miyako Teach Me Helpline ☎022-398-4894

Please call the Sendai City General Call Center “Mori-no-miyako Teach Me Helpline” if you have questions about matters such as procedures at the city hall or ward offices.

Available support languages:
Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Nepali

Operation Hours: Weekdays 8:00 - 20:00
Weekends, National holidays, and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 to Jan. 3) 8:00 - 17:00
☎ 022-398-4894 (Available Daily)

Interpretation Support Hotline (External link) 022-224-1919

If you do not speak Japanese and need language support, please call the Sendai Multicultural Center's Interpretation Support Hotline.
☎ 022-224-1919