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Waste Segregation - YAML

Waste segregation is a classification system for household waste established by Japanese municipalities. It aims to separate waste into categories such as burnable waste, non-burnable waste, recyclable resources (cans, bottles, PET bottles), plastic containers and packaging, paper, and cardboard for recycling and proper disposal. While detailed classification criteria vary by municipality, the basic categories are common, contributing to environmental protection and effective resource utilization.

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- code: "01"
  slug: "burnable-waste"
  name: "Burnable Waste"
  description: "Household waste that can be incinerated."
  examples:
    - "food scraps"
    - "paper scraps"
    - "fabric"
    - "plastic products"
    - "wood chips"
    - "leather products"
    - "rubber products"
    - "diapers"
- code: "02"
  slug: "non-burnable-waste"
  name: "Non-burnable Waste"
  description: "Waste that cannot be incinerated or is unsuitable for incineration."
  examples:
    - "ceramics"
    - "glass items"
    - "metal items"
    - "spray cans"
    - "dry batteries"
    - "fluorescent lights"
    - "small appliances"
- code: "03"
  slug: "recyclable-resources"
  name: "Recyclable Resources"
  description: "Waste collected as recyclable resources."
  examples:
    - "cans"
    - "glass bottles"
    - "PET bottles"
  subcategories:
    - code: "03-01"
      slug: "cans"
      name: "Cans"
    - code: "03-02"
      slug: "glass-bottles"
      name: "Glass Bottles"
    - code: "03-03"
      slug: "pet-bottles"
      name: "PET Bottles"
- code: "04"
  slug: "plastic-containers-packaging"
  name: "Plastic Containers and Packaging"
  description: "Plastic containers and packaging with the 'Pla' mark."
  examples:
    - "food trays"
    - "egg cartons"
    - "snack bags"
    - "shopping bags"
    - "shampoo/detergent bottles"
    - "instant noodle cups"
    - "PET bottle caps"
    - "labels"
- code: "05"
  slug: "paper"
  name: "Paper"
  description: "Recyclable paper items."
  examples:
    - "newspapers"
    - "magazines"
    - "flyers"
    - "miscellaneous paper"
    - "paper packs"
- code: "06"
  slug: "cardboard"
  name: "Cardboard"
  description: "Paper containers such as cardboard boxes."
  examples:
    - "delivery boxes"
    - "food boxes"
    - "household goods boxes"
- code: "07"
  slug: "oversized-waste"
  name: "Oversized Waste"
  description: "Large waste that does not fit in designated bags."
  examples:
    - "furniture"
    - "bicycles"
    - "sports equipment"
    - "musical instruments"
    - "carpets"
- code: "08"
  slug: "special-waste"
  name: "Special Waste"
  description: "Waste requiring special handling."
  examples:
    - "air conditioners"
    - "refrigerators"
    - "washing machines"
    - "TVs"
    - "computers"
    - "syringes"
    - "gasoline"
    - "tires"