[Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] Temporary measure allowing waste disposal using non-designated trash bags
Ichihara City has extended and expanded a temporary measure allowing the use of transparent or semi-transparent commercially available bags for waste disposal due to shortages of city-designated trash bags.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: May 21, 2026 at 02:10
- 🔍 Collected: May 20, 2026 at 17:32
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 20, 2026 at 18:09 (37 min after Collected)
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).
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).
FAQ
What types of trash are eligible for using regular bags in Ichihara City?
Combustible and non-combustible waste are eligible.
What are the rules for using regular trash bags?
They must be transparent or semi-transparent plastic bags, up to 45 liters, allowing the contents to be seen.
Why is this measure being taken?
Due to a shortage of city-designated trash bags, to ensure residents can dispose of their trash without disruption.