Test Your Waste Sorting Skills!
— Learn the Correct Way to Dispose of Waste —

In daily life, we sort waste almost automatically. Have you ever wondered: “Is this recyclable?” or “How should I dispose of this?”
A recent ward survey revealed that a large portion of household burnable waste actually contains recyclable resources.

How many can you get right?

❶ What kind of waste is a disposable hand warmer?

1. Burnable waste
2. Nonburnable waste
3. Recyclable

Correct Answer: 2
Some municipalities collect handwarmers as burnable waste, so it’s easy to mistake.

❷ What kind of waste is a spray can with leftover contents?

1. Puncture the can and dispose of it as nonburnable waste.
2. Separate it from other nonburnable waste, write “Danger” on the bag, and dispose of it as nonburnable waste.
3. Spray cans cannot be collected if there are any contents remaining.

Correct Answer: 2
Even if some contents remain, spray cans will still be collected. Do not puncture the can because doing so is very dangerous.
If you are disposing of a large quantity, please contact the Minato Recycling and Waste Management Office.

❸ What kind of waste is a plastic hanger with a metal hook?

1. Burnable waste
2. Nonburnable waste
3. Recyclable plastic

Correct Answer: 3
Plastic hangers are collected as recyclable plastic, even with the metal hook still attached.

❹ How many of the following are collected as used paper?

1. Toilet paper rolls
2. Paper bags
3. Used memo paper

Correct answer: All three! (They are all recyclable paper!)
Are you throwing them away as burnable waste? Sort and recycle them instead. You can place them in a paper bag (without tying them with string) or tuck them inside magazines for collection.

❺ How should you dispose of a mobile battery?

1. Dispose of it as burnable waste
2. Dispose of it as nonburnable waste (separate it from other nonburnable items).
3. Take it to a collection box installed in the ward by an industry organization.

Correct answer: 2 and 3
Many small electronic devices, including mobile batteries, contain lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. When excessive force is applied externally, they can overheat or ignite, posing a serious danger.
Fires have occurred in garbage trucks and processing facilities because these batteries have been mixed with burnable waste.
When disposing of mobile batteries, take them to a collection box located within the ward, or on the designated nonburnable waste day (twice a month), insulate the battery terminals with vinyl or cellophane tape, separate them from other nonburnable waste, place them in a semi-transparent bag, and bring them to the collection point.

The scene of a fire in a garbage collection truck within the city.

Your “Don’t Waste It!” Spirit Reduces Trash

Furniture Recycling Exhibition
“Still usable!” “Too good to throw away!” —
Do you have wooden furniture sitting unused at home?
The city collects unwanted wooden furniture free of charge after an appraisal and displays and sells it at the Furniture Recycling Exhibition.

*Collection may not be possible depending on the appraisal results.
*Each household may purchase up to two items per visit.
*Delivery is available only within the ward (a separate transportation fee applies).

Date & Time

Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Closed on the third Thursday of each month, Sundays, and from December 28 to January 3)

Venue

Minato Resource Recycling Center, 2nd Floor (5-7-1 Konan, within the Minato Cleaning Plant premises)

*There is no parking available.

Appraisal Application

Appraisals are by appointment only. Please call the Furniture Recycling Exhibition Office.

*Collection may not be possible if the furniture cannot be safely carried out or for other safety reasons.

TEL 03-3472-8186

Furniture Recycling Exhibition

Food Drive

A Food Drive is an activity that collects unused food items from households and donates them to people in need.
The collected food is provided to local children’s cafeterias and mother-and-child support facilities within the city.
In addition to city-operated facilities, a pilot program is being conducted in cooperation with local businesses to collect unused food at the following stores.

FamilyMart

Aoyama-dori Akasaka 7-chome Store	7-1-16 Akasaka
Roppongi Ekimae Store	3-11-10 Roppongi
Konan 4-chome Store	4-7-55 Konan

Life

Musubu Tamachi Store	3-1-21 Shibaura

For more information about the Food Drive, please visit the Minato City website.

Food Drive