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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.
The "Safe Bet" Summary for Your First Week:
- Red Text Bag: Everything "gross" or "dirty" (food, tissues, kitchen waste). Never clear.
- Blue Text Bag: Metal, glass, ceramics, small electronics. Never clear.
- Clear/Transparent Bag: Clean plastics (bread bags, meat trays you've rinsed, strawberry containers) and PET bottles.
- No Bag at All: Cans and Glass Bottles are often placed directly into plastic crates/bins at the collection point rather than in bags.
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