Formal — to staff
Convenience · Store · Recycling
すみません、ペットボトルのゴミ箱はどこですか? — Excuse me, where is the trash bin for PET bottles? (Convenience · Store · Recycling, Formal — to staff, JLPT N5)
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すみません、ペットボトルのゴミ箱はどこですか?
すみません、ペットボトルのごみばこはどこですか?
Excuse me, where is the trash bin for PET bottles?
Romaji: Sumimasen, petto botoru no gomibako wa doko desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Achira no iriguchi yoko ni gozaimasu.
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あちらの入り口横にございます。
あちらのいりぐちよこにございます。
It's next to the entrance over there.
Gesture & etiquette
Hold up a PET bottle to clearly indicate the item, point generally towards a potential bin area.
Do not leave trash on shelves or in shopping baskets. Always ask if unsure about sorting to comply with local rules.