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Isa sa mga pinakamalaking adjustments ng maraming Filipinos pagdating sa Japan ay ang garbage segregation.

Kung sa Pilipinas ay madalas na iisang basurahan lang ang ginagamit, sa Japan ay mahigpit ang paghihiwalay ng iba't ibang klase ng basura. Bawat city o ward ay may sariling collection schedule at rules, kaya mahalagang sundin ang tamang paraan ng pagtatapon.

Huwag mag-alala—sa umpisa lang ito nakakalito. Kapag nasanay ka, magiging bahagi na ito ng iyong everyday routine.

Bakit Mahalaga ang Garbage Separation?

Sa Japan, ang tamang pagtatapon ng basura ay nakakatulong sa :

• Recycling

• Environmental protection

• Waste reduction

• Public cleanliness

• Community health

• Efficient garbage collection

Ang hindi tamang segregation ay maaaring magresulta sa :

• Hindi kukunin ang iyong basura

• Warning sticker sa garbage bag

• Complaint mula sa building management o neighbors

• Additional instructions mula sa city office

1. Burnable Garbage (Moeru Gomi)

Sa Japanese :

燃えるごみ（Moeru Gomi）

Ito ang pinakakaraniwang klase ng basura.

Kasama rito ang :

• Food waste

• Used tissue

• Paper towels

• Dirty paper

• Small wooden items

• Disposable chopsticks

• Tea bags

• Coffee grounds

• Small leather items

• Small rubber products

Bago itapon :

✔ Pigain ang excess liquid ng food waste.

✔ Itali nang maayos ang garbage bag.

✔ Gumamit ng official garbage bag kung required ng inyong city.

2. Non-Burnable Garbage (Moenai Gomi)

Sa Japanese :

燃えないごみ（Moenai Gomi）

Examples :

• Broken ceramics

• Glassware

• Small metal items

• Frying pans

• Pots

• Umbrellas

• Small appliances (depende sa city)

• Mirrors

I-wrap ang matutulis na bagay at lagyan ng label kung kinakailangan upang maiwasan ang aksidente sa garbage collectors.

3. Plastic Containers and Packaging

Sa Japanese :

プラスチック（Plastic）

o

容器包装プラスチック

Kasama rito ang :

• Plastic food trays

• Snack wrappers

• Plastic bags

• Shampoo bottles

• Detergent bottles

• Plastic lids

• Yogurt containers

Kung required ng city :

✔ Hugasan muna ang containers.

✔ Patuyuin bago itapon.

Hindi lahat ng plastic ay pareho ang classification, kaya sundin ang rules ng inyong municipality.

4. PET Bottles

PET bottles ay may sariling category.

Examples :

• Water bottles

• Soft drink bottles

• Tea bottles

Bago itapon :

✔ Ubusin ang laman.

✔ Banlawan ang bote.

✔ Tanggalin ang cap.

✔ Alisin ang label kung required.

✔ Durugin kung pinapayagan.

Ang caps at labels ay maaaring hiwalay ang disposal depende sa city.

5. Glass Bottles

Sa Japanese :

びん（Bin）

Examples :

• Juice bottles

• Sauce bottles

• Jam jars

Before disposal :

✔ Hugasan ang loob.

✔ Alisin ang laman.

✔ Huwag basagin.

May ilang municipalities na naghihiwalay pa ng clear, brown, at colored bottles.

6. Cans

Sa Japanese:

缶（Kan）

Examples :

• Soft drink cans

• Beer cans

• Coffee cans

Before disposal :

✔ Banlawan.

✔ Patuyuin.

✔ Huwag iwanang may laman.

7. Cardboard

Sa Japanese :

段ボール（Danbōru）

Examples :

• Delivery boxes

• Moving boxes

• Online shopping boxes

Before disposal :

✔ Flatten the boxes.

✔ Remove tape and unnecessary packaging if required.

✔ Itali gamit ang string kung hinihingi ng inyong city.

8. Paper

Sa Japanese :

古紙（Koshi）

Examples :

• Newspapers

• Magazines

• Flyers

• Office paper

Panatilihing tuyo ang papel bago i-recycle.

Hindi lahat ng paper ay recyclable. Ang maruming paper at tissue ay kadalasang napupunta sa burnable garbage.

9. Oversized Garbage

Sa Japanese :

粗大ごみ（Sodai Gomi）

Ito ay para sa malalaking gamit tulad ng :

• Sofa

• Mattress

• Table

• Cabinet

• Bicycle

• Chair

• Large appliances (depende sa item)

Hindi ito puwedeng basta ilabas sa regular garbage day.

Karaniwang kailangan mong :

• Magpa-reserve sa city office o authorized service.

• Bumili ng Sodai Gomi Disposal Sticker.

• Idikit ang sticker sa item.

• Ilabas ito sa scheduled collection date.

10. Home Appliances

Ang ilang appliances ay may sariling recycling rules.

Examples :

• Air conditioner

• Television

• Refrigerator

• Freezer

• Washing machine

• Clothes dryer

Hindi sila kabilang sa regular garbage collection.

Depende sa appliance, maaaring kailangan mong magbayad ng recycling fee at ipa-collect sa retailer o authorized collection point.

11. Batteries

Maraming cities ang may hiwalay na collection para sa :

• Dry batteries

• Rechargeable batteries

• Button batteries

Huwag basta itapon ang batteries sa burnable garbage dahil maaari itong magdulot ng sunog.

12. Spray Cans

Examples :

• Hair spray

• Deodorant spray

• Cooking spray

• Insect spray

Before disposal :

✔ Ubusin ang laman.

✔ Sundin ang local instructions kung kailangan itong i-empty sa designated area.

Huwag butasan ang spray can maliban kung malinaw na pinapayagan ng inyong municipality.

13. Garbage Collection Days

Hindi araw-araw kinokolekta ang lahat ng basura.

Example lamang :

• Monday – Burnable

• Wednesday – Plastic

• Thursday – Bottles and cans

• Friday – Burnable

Actual schedule depends on your city or ward.

Makakatanggap ka ng garbage calendar mula sa :

• City Hall

• Ward Office

• Apartment management

• Landlord

Marami ring municipalities ang may mobile apps o downloadable garbage calendars.

14. Use the Correct Garbage Bags

May ilang cities na nangangailangan ng :

Official designated garbage bags

Makikita ang mga ito sa :

• Convenience stores

• Supermarkets

• Drugstores

Ang maling garbage bag ay maaaring hindi kolektahin.

15. Bring Out Garbage at the Right Time

Karaniwang inilalabas ang basura sa umaga bago dumating ang garbage truck.

Huwag ilabas ang basura :

❌ Gabi bago ang collection day (kung bawal sa inyong area)

❌ Matagal bago ang collection schedule

Ito ay para maiwasan ang :

• Crows

• Cats

• Bad smell

• Community complaints

16. What Happens If You Separate It Incorrectly?

Kapag mali ang segregation :

• Maaaring hindi kunin ang garbage bag.

• Lagyan ito ng warning sticker.

• Hilingin sa iyo na i-separate ulit ang laman.

• Maaaring makipag-ugnayan ang building management o landlord.

Kung hindi ka sigurado, mas mabuting itanong kaysa manghula.

Useful Japanese Words

ごみ（Gomi） – Garbage

燃えるごみ（Moeru Gomi） – Burnable garbage

燃えないごみ（Moenai Gomi） – Non-burnable garbage

資源ごみ（Shigen Gomi） – Recyclable garbage

プラスチック – Plastic

ペットボトル（PET Bottle）

びん（Bin） – Glass bottles

缶（Kan） – Cans

古紙（Koshi） – Recyclable paper

段ボール（Danbōru） – Cardboard

粗大ごみ（Sodai Gomi） – Oversized garbage

収集日（Shūshūbi） – Collection day

Garbage Separation Checklist

Before throwing away your garbage :

✔️ Check the correct category.

✔️ Wash recyclable containers.

✔️ Remove food residue.

✔️ Use the correct garbage bag.

✔️ Follow the collection schedule.

✔️ Place garbage in the designated collection area.

✔️ Flatten cardboard boxes.

✔️ Separate bottles, cans, and PET bottles.

✔️ Follow special rules for oversized items and appliances.

✔️ Ask your city office if you're unsure.

Tips for Filipinos in Japan

✔️ Keep a small garbage-separation guide on your refrigerator.

✔️ Download your city's garbage calendar or app.

✔️ Label separate bins at home for burnable, plastics, bottles, and cans.

✔️ Rinse containers immediately after use to avoid odors.

✔️ Observe how your neighbors prepare and dispose of their garbage.

✔️ When moving to a new city, check the local rules because garbage categories and collection days may be different.

Garbage separation is an important part of daily life in Japan. While the rules may seem strict at first, they help keep neighborhoods clean, protect the environment, and make recycling more efficient.

By learning how to separate your garbage properly and following your local collection schedule, you'll avoid unnecessary problems and become a more responsible member of your community.

Sa PhilMoney, nais naming suportahan ang mga Pilipino sa Japan hindi lamang sa mabilis at ligtas na remittance, kundi pati na rin sa pagbibigay ng practical guides upang mas maging madali ang pag-adjust sa buhay at kultura ng Japan.

Note : This article is intended for general information only. Regulations and procedures in Japan and the Philippines may change. Please verify the latest information with the appropriate government agency or official institution before taking action.