Citizen ordinance to keep the town clean

　The purpose of this ordinance is for each citizen to observe manners and rules in their social life, and for citizens, businesses, landowners, and the city to work together to promote environmental beautification in the city.

City responsibility

　The city will implement the necessary measures to promote clean and beautiful town development.

citizen's responsibility

• When disposing of empty cans, cigarette butts, general garbage, etc., please comply with the discharge standards set by the city.
• When walking or exercising your dog, carry equipment with you and take your dog's poop home with you.
• When smoking in an area without an ashtray, carry and use a butt holder.
• I will try not to spit in public places.
• When we discover simple advertising materials in public places that may impede the healthy development of young people, the beauty of the town, traffic safety, etc., we will endeavor to contact the relevant authorities (city hall, police station, etc.).

Responsibilities of business operators

• We will strive to prevent littering and carry out beautification activities in our offices and surrounding areas.
• Those who manufacture, process, sell, etc. products that may cause littering shall take necessary measures such as raising awareness of litter prevention among purchasers.
• Those who sell food and drinks in containers will set up collection containers and strive to recycle empty cans and other resources.

Responsibilities of landowners, etc.

　We will take necessary measures to prevent littering, dog/cat feces, and simple advertising on land that we own, occupy, and manage.

　This ordinance is not intended to be a crackdown, but if there is particularly malicious behavior, guidance, recommendations, orders, public announcements, and penalties (penal fines, beautification activities designated by the mayor) will be applied.

　You are the main player in promoting environmental beautification. Your efforts will help create a clean environment without cigarette butts, empty cans, and other litter.