Musashino City Switches to Weekly PET Bottle Collection from July! Everything You Need to Know About the Recycling Schedule Change
The July change was announced in the June 15, 2026 edition of "Musashino City News" on J:COM Channel, a local TV program.
Let's look at what's changing and check the schedule for your neighborhood.
What's Changing from July? PET Bottle Collection Goes Weekly
Starting July 1, Musashino City will increase PET bottle resource collection to once every week.
The previous schedule was biweekly (once every two weeks), but the frequency is being raised to promote resource recycling.
The change takes effect from July 2026 and applies to all areas of the city.
This change was announced in the June 15, 2026 edition of "Musashino City News" on J:COM Channel.
Known as a program that shares local lifestyle information, it has been drawing attention from Musashino residents.
Previous Schedule and What's Changing
PET bottle collection in Musashino City varies by neighborhood — each district has its own designated day.
From July, collection will take place every week on that designated day in each district.
If you're used to the biweekly schedule, be careful not to miss your pickup day.
For detailed district-by-district schedules, check the Musashino City official website.
Take a moment to double-check which day your district's collection falls on.
Basic Rules for Putting Out PET Bottles
Even with more frequent collection, the rules for how you put out PET bottles haven't changed.
Here are the basic rules set by Musashino City:
- Remove the cap and label before disposing
- Rinse the inside clean
- Place in a designated clear or semi-transparent bag
- Put out by 8:00 AM on collection day at the designated spot
Caps and labels should be put out separately as "plastic containers and packaging."
Mixing them with PET bottles may result in them not being collected, so please continue to sort carefully.
The Background Behind More Frequent Collection
Musashino City has been putting effort into sorted collection of recyclable waste over the past several years.
PET bottles are lightweight and highly reusable — when collected properly, they can be transformed into fiber products and plastic raw materials.
With biweekly collection, PET bottles tended to pile up at home, causing issues with storage space and people forgetting to put them out.
Switching to weekly collection is expected to ease this burden for residents.
Get Ready for July — Check Your Collection Day
The change begins on Wednesday, July 1.
Checking your district's collection day now will save you the stress later.
The latest information is available on the Musashino City garbage collection calendar, so give it a look when you get a chance.
PET bottles are something most of us put out regularly.
With weekly collection on the way, keeping your home a little tidier should get a whole lot easier.
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