Tama Ward Garbage Collection
Collection days can change by address block, holiday, building, and local station. Always confirm the final day with the official ward page or GomiMate's address-level calendar.
Local ruleNoborito, Ikuta, university housing, Tama River
Collection schedule
Start with the six collection streams, then confirm the day for your address block.
- Burnable garbage
- Twice weekly ordinary garbage collection; place bags at the collection point by 8:00 a.m.
- Non-burnable garbage
- Small metal and non-burnable items are collected on area-specific monthly or twice-monthly days.
- Recyclables
- Cans, bottles, PET bottles, mixed paper and used cloth are collected on the official area schedule.
- Plastic packaging
- Plastic containers and packaging follow the official ward-area collection calendar.
- Bulky waste
- By reservation with Kawasaki City; apply before putting large items out and follow the assigned date and fee instructions.
Before pickup morning
Three checks prevent most rejected bags.
- 1. Match the addressConfirm the town, block, building, and assigned collection point.
- 2. Prepare the itemUse the correct bag, empty containers, and separate caps or labels where required.
- 3. Check the timeReview holiday changes and set items out by the local morning deadline.
Official links
Municipal pages to use for final verification.
Resident sorting checklist
Tama Ward, Kawasaki residents should confirm the address block, collection station, collection morning, apartment waste-room rule, and bag requirement before setting out trash.
Use the schedule rows as a guide, then verify official ward pages for holidays, temporary changes, bulky waste booking, disposal stickers, hazardous items, and building-specific instructions.
If you are moving, separate ordinary garbage, cardboard, clothing, appliances, furniture, batteries, and spray cans early because they may use different routes and deadlines.
- Japan garbage collection schedule
- ward waste sorting official page
- burnable non burnable recyclable
- plastic packaging PET bottle
- bulky waste reservation sticker
- apartment waste room collection station
- designated bag transparent bag
- moving out large garbage
- battery aerosol fluorescent lamp
- home appliance recycling retailer take back
Local resident advice
Check the details that can change by building and collection point.
Tama Ward is part of Kawasaki. Kawasaki collection days are set by district inside each ward, with official category rules shared across the city. Collection days can change by address block, holiday, building, and local station. Always confirm the final day with the official ward page or GomiMate's address-level calendar.
Known for: Noborito, Ikuta, university housing, Tama River
City stats
Local context for this guide.
FAQ
How do I find my exact garbage day?
Choose your ward first, then confirm the address block or collection station. Large apartments can have their own internal waste room rules.
Do I need a special garbage bag?
Kawasaki ordinary garbage and many plastic-resource items go in transparent or translucent bags. Cans, bottles, paper, and cloth may use baskets, bundles, or paper bags depending on the category.
How do I dispose of bulky waste?
Bulky waste requires advance booking, a fee, and a disposal sticker or confirmation number. Do not leave large items at a station without booking.
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