[Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] Temporary measure allowing waste disposal using non-designated trash bags

Currently, shortages of city-designated trash bags continue at some stores within the city.

As a result, we are extending the duration of the temporary measure already in place for combustible waste and adding non-combustible waste as a new category. If city-designated bags cannot be obtained, residents may dispose of waste in transparent or semi-transparent plastic bags (including vinyl) through which the contents can be seen.

We ask for your understanding and cooperation in refraining from excessive purchases or stockpiling of city-designated trash bags so that as many people as possible can purchase them.

Implementation Period

- Combustible waste: From Wednesday, April 29 to Tuesday, June 30 [Extended] - Non-combustible waste: From Wednesday, May 20 to Tuesday, June 30 [New]

Acceptable Bags

- Transparent or semi-transparent plastic bags (up to 45 liters) through which contents can be seen. *The criteria for semi-transparent is that text should be distinguishable when placed inside the bag and hand is placed behind it. - City-designated trash bags (can continue to be used).

Examples of Unacceptable Bags

- City-designated business waste bags - Opaque (black, etc.) plastic bags through which contents cannot be seen - Designated bags from other municipalities - Cardboard boxes, paper bags, etc.

*You cannot mix waste types (e.g., putting non-combustible waste in a combustible waste bag, or vice versa).