Trash separation
You need to separate trash into different categories.
Trash separation rules vary depending on the community.
The municipal offices make leaflets or pamphlets to explain how to separate trash.
Some municipal offices prepare flyers and leaflets in foreign languages.
Information is also provided on the municipal offices’ websites.
Check the trash disposal rules in your town.
[Example of trash separation]
How to dispose trash
Take your trash to the designated place by your apartment or condominium.
Trash collection days are different depending on the category of trash.
Take your trash out by the specified time on specified day of the week.
Transparent or translucent plastic bags are often used for garbage bags.
Designated garbage bags must be used in some municipals.
The trash will not be collected If you put it out on a wrong day and time, is the wrong category or disposed incorrectly, so please be careful.
Oversized trash (sodai gomi)
Oversized trash such as furniture and bicycles are called "sodai gomi".
To dispose of oversized trash, request a special pickup service to the "Oversized Waste Reception Center" by phone or online.
Check with your local municipal website.
You will be charged a fee to dispose oversized trash.
Purchase a "waste disposal ticket" at a convenience store, etc. and attach it on the disposing item. Place it at the designated site in your apartment or condominium.
You may need multiple waste disposal tickets depending on the type and size of disposing item.
Dispose of home appliance
Air conditioners, TVs, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines and dryers cannot be disposed of as oversized trash.
Ask the store where you buy the new product to take old one.
If the store cannot take it, ask your local municipal office.
Those who lives in a ward can request the Home Appliance Recycling Reception Center to take it.
