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Kokurakita 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 ruleKokura Station, city-center commerce and dense apartments

Collection schedule

Start with the six collection streams, then confirm the day for your address block.

Burnable garbage: Twice weekly in Kitakyushu's designated household-garbage bag. Put it at the assigned station by 8:30 a.m.
Non-burnable garbage: Household ceramics, glass and other non-resource items follow the city's item rules; confirm the category before putting anything out.
Recyclables: Cans and glass bottles are collected weekly in the designated resource bag; PET bottles use the official resource route.
Plastic packaging: Plastic containers and packaging are collected weekly in Kitakyushu's designated plastic bag.
Paper and cloth: Used paper and cloth are primarily handled through community collection and participating resource-recovery locations.
Bulky waste: Bulky waste requires advance application and a disposal ticket; use the date assigned by the reception service.

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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.

Ward officeOpens the official municipal website.Official waste pageOpens the official municipal website.

Verified: 2026-07-19

Resident sorting checklist

Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu 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.

Kokurakita Ward is part of Kitakyushu. Kitakyushu uses designated bags and citywide sorting categories, while exact collection weekdays and stations depend on the town and address block. 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: Kokura Station, city-center commerce and dense apartments

City stats

Local context for this guide.

181,000Population

4,614/km²Density

804Collection points

3.5%Foreign residents

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?

Rules vary by city. Tokyo wards often allow transparent or semi-transparent bags, Osaka uses see-through bags, and Kobe uses designated city bags for regular categories.

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.