diff --git a/20-Knowledge/Okinawa/2026/April/Trash.md b/20-Knowledge/Okinawa/2026/April/Trash.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..15146a1 --- /dev/null +++ b/20-Knowledge/Okinawa/2026/April/Trash.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +# Trash Disposal Guide: Uruma City (Thomas Akamichi 905) + +### 1. Essential Gear +You must purchase **Uruma City Designated Trash Bags** from a convenience store or supermarket. Trash in plain plastic bags will not be collected and may result in a **¥3,000 fine**. +* **Red Text Bags:** For "Burnables" (可燃ごみ - Moyaseru Gomi). +* **Blue Text Bags:** For "Non-Burnables" (不燃ごみ - Moyasenai Gomi). + +### 2. Sorting Categories + +#### **Category A: Burnable Trash (Red Bags)** +* **Items:** Food scraps (drain all liquid first), paper waste, tissue, clothing, rubber, and leather. +* **Protocol:** Tie the bag tightly. Ensure no recyclables are mixed in. + +#### **Category B: Non-Burnable Trash (Blue Bags)** +* **Items:** Metal items, glass, ceramics, small appliances (toasters, etc.), and umbrellas. +* **Protocol:** For broken glass or needles, wrap them in thick paper and write **"KIKEN" (DANGER)** on the outside for the safety of the collectors. + +#### **Category C: Recyclables (Clear Bags or Bins)** +* **Plastic Packaging:** Food trays, plastic wrap, and containers (rinse first). +* **PET Bottles:** Remove caps and labels (dispose of these as plastic packaging). Rinse the bottle. +* **Cans:** Aluminum and steel. Rinse thoroughly. +* **Glass Bottles:** Rinse and separate by color if specific bins are provided at the site. +* **Cardboard:** Flatten and tie with string. + +#### **Category D: Hazardous Waste** +* **Items:** Batteries, lighters, and fluorescent bulbs. +* **Protocol:** Look for a specific small box or tray at the collection point designated for these items. + +### 3. Collection Logistics +* **Location:** Check the **Red Circle** on the photo provided by Kikuchi-san. +* **Time:** Trash must be out by **8:30 AM** on the scheduled morning. +* **Restriction:** Do **NOT** put trash out the night before (to prevent issues with crows/stray cats). +* **Schedule:** Locate the colorful **Collection Calendar** in the building’s common area (usually near the entrance) to find the specific days for "Akamichi." + +### 4. Move-Out Requirements +* **Total Clearance:** You must dispose of all trash before your check-out on May 20th. +* **Final Penalty:** Any trash bags left in the room or common areas after check-out will result in a **¥3,000 per bag** charge. \ No newline at end of file