Garbage Sorting Guide - Nikaho City

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About Garbage Separation in Nikaho City

Nikaho City separates household garbage into “Burnable Garbage,” “Non-burnable Garbage,” “Recyclables,” “Mercury-containing Products,” and “Oversized Garbage.”

Basic Information

Item	Details
Collection Method	Station collection
Oversized Garbage	Bring to Environmental Plaza only (no collection)
Environmental Plaza Hours	Weekdays 8:30-17:00

Separation Categories

Burnable Garbage: Food waste, plastics, paper, clothing, etc.
Non-burnable Garbage: Metals, glass, ceramics, small appliances, etc.
Recyclables: PET bottles, cans, bottles, newspapers/magazines, cardboard, etc.
Mercury-containing Products: Fluorescent lamps, dry batteries, mercury thermometers, etc.
Oversized Garbage: Furniture, bedding, bicycles, etc. (bring to Environmental Plaza)

Items Not Collected

The following items are not collected by the city:

Home Appliance Recycling: TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners
Computers: Manufacturer recycling (laptops can be brought to Environmental Plaza)
Motorcycles/Tires: Contact retailer
Fire Extinguishers: Contact Fire Extinguisher Recycling Promotion Center
Gas Cylinders: Contact retailer or Akita Prefecture LP Gas Association
Medical Waste: Contact medical institution

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Official Information

Nikaho City Official Website Garbage Sorting Page