We will start the separate collection of plastic waste (from fiscal year 2023)

In Inagi City, starting from the fiscal year 2023, we plan to begin the separate collection of plastic waste and further promote waste reduction and recycling.
Currently, plastic waste generated from general households is sorted into "burnable waste" for soft plastics and "non-burnable waste" for hard plastics, which are then collected and transported using designated paid collection bags. After that, the waste is incinerated at the Tamagawa Sanitation Association, and thermal recovery is conducted to generate electricity and recover heat from the heat produced during incineration.
In the future, to promote resource circulation related to plastics, we ask for the understanding and cooperation of citizens to sort recyclable plastic waste from "burnable waste" and "non-burnable waste" into newly created designated paid collection bags for plastic waste, which will be collected and sorted for recycling.

Purpose and Effects of the Project

Purpose

In order to address the global environmental issues we face, protect limited resources, reduce the burden on future generations, and promote the formation of a sustainable society, we are currently working on separating and collecting plastic waste that is being incinerated for recycling.

Effect

By separating and collecting "clean, plastic materials only" from combustible and non-combustible waste, recycling becomes possible, which helps reduce the environmental burden on the Earth, decrease waste, and lower CO2 emissions generated from the incineration of plastic waste.
Additionally, as a measure against the marine plastic waste problem shown in the photos and illustrations below, developing a habit of treating plastic as a resource in daily life can lead to environmentally conscious behaviors, such as not littering.

Scheduled Start Time of the Project

From April 2023

Report from the Inagi City Waste Reduction Promotion Council

On July 12, 2022, the Inagi City Waste Reduction Promotion Council submitted a report to the Mayor of Inagi City regarding "Further Promotion of Waste Reduction and Resource Recycling."
The city will utilize this report to implement the separate collection and recycling of plastic waste.

• Regarding the Promotion of Further Waste Reduction and Resource Recycling (Report) (PDF 74.6KB)
• Promotion of Further Waste Reduction and Resource Recycling (Contents and Reasons of the Report) (PDF 186.0KB)
• Consultation Document (PDF 50.2KB)
• Advisory Reason Document (PDF 70.1KB)

Law Concerning the Promotion of Resource Circulation Related to Plastics

In response to issues such as marine plastic waste, climate change, and the strengthening of waste import regulations in various countries, the importance of further promoting the resource circulation of plastics in Japan has increased. Therefore, the "Law for the Promotion of Resource Circulation Related to Plastics" was enacted in June 2021 and came into effect on April 1, 2022.

• Starting from April 1, 2022! New law regarding "plastic"

Collected Plastic Waste

Among plastic bags, containers, packaging, and products

1. Unsoiled Items
2. Made only of plastic materials

We will collect plastic waste suitable for recycling, such as the above.
Additionally, "container and packaging plastics" and "product plastics" are scheduled to be collected together without separation.

What is container and packaging plastic?

Container and packaging plastics refer to plastic "containers (holders)" and "packaging (wrapping, bags)" that become unnecessary after the contents (products) are taken out or used up.
However, PET bottles for beverages, soy sauce, etc. are excluded.
Examples: Bento containers, bags for snacks, containers for shampoo, etc.

• Container and Packaging Recycling Association Website(External Link)

Examples of container packaging and non-container packaging (for reference)

What is Product Plastic?

Plastic products other than container and packaging plastics.
Examples: plastic lunch boxes, cups, buckets, chairs, etc.

A report has been submitted from the Inagi City Waste Reduction Promotion Council.

On December 2, 2021, a consultation was made to the Inagi City Waste Reduction Promotion Council regarding "Further Waste Reduction and Resource Recycling," and a response was provided as follows on July 12, 2022.

Report

Promotion of Further Waste Reduction and Resource Recycling (Report)
Report Justification

Consultation Document

Promotion of further waste reduction and recycling
Advisory Reason Document

Mayor's Column (Plastic Related)

• No.108 Submission of an Opinion Statement to Minister of the Environment Koizumi regarding Plastic Resource Circulation
• No.87 "Plastic Smart" Forum Launch