【札幌市】15日から指定外ごみ袋で排出OKに！ホームセンターで半透明袋が5.3倍」の売れ行き　手を入れて見分けて！「半透明袋」の基準とは

Due to the shortage of plastic products caused by the situation in the Middle East, Sapporo City has allowed residents to dispose of their garbage in bags other than the designated ones since the 15th. This impact is spreading to home improvement stores. At 8:00 AM on the 15th, garbage trucks departed one after another from the sanitation office in Shiroishi Ward, Sapporo City. Where were they headed…? Reporter Nanami Kumagai: "This is a garbage station in Atsubetsu Ward. Inside, there are roughly half yellow garbage bags and half transparent garbage bags." The temporary measure implemented by Sapporo City on the 15th allows residents to dispose of burnable waste in transparent or translucent bags in addition to the designated garbage bags. Residents commented… "I use yellow (designated garbage bags)." "Yellow." "I plan to use the yellow (designated garbage bags) I have at home." "Transparent bags are cheaper to obtain right now. I'll stock up on yellow bags in case I run out." A significant change was occurring at a home improvement store in Kita Ward, a popular shopping destination for residents. Reporter Nanami Kumagai: "Here, a large section for transparent bags has been set up. However, there is a sign indicating a limit of two bags per person." Kazuhiro Hirochi, Block Manager, Joyful AK Tonden Store: "Compared to the same period (last year), sales of semi-transparent bags have increased by approximately 5.3 times. We have stock prepared, and we are just barely able to provide them without running out." After Sapporo City announced on June 8th that it would collect garbage in bags other than the designated ones, sales of semi-transparent bags surged. The store has been working to secure stock while coordinating with its suppliers. Meanwhile, Sapporo City has already secured the raw materials for this year's designated garbage bags and is urging people to purchase only what they need. This temporary measure is expected to continue until September 30th. In Sapporo City, collection of "non-designated" garbage bags also began on the 15th as a temporary measure. According to Sapporo City, the following can be used: 【〇 Usable】 Transparent or translucent Capacity of 45 liters or less. 【× Not Usable】 Contents are not visible Easily torn Moisture seeps out. These types of bags cannot be used and will not be collected. Hori Keiichi (Anchor): It says transparent or translucent, but how translucent is acceptable? Morita Kinuko (Anchor): According to Sapporo City, the paid bags sold at convenience stores and supermarkets are generally usable. Therefore, beige bags can also be used. The criteria for usability is to put your hand inside the bag... if your hand is visible, it can be used. On the other hand, please note that bags larger than 45 liters, or those with colors or patterns that make the contents invisible, cannot be used. Hori (Anchor): Regarding the situation in the Middle East, on the 15th, President Trump announced on social media that an agreement had been reached with Iran. I hope this will lead to a stable supply of petroleum-related products as soon as possible. For the time being, please refrain from stockpiling goods and continue to follow the rules for garbage disposal as before.