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Kita 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 ruleKinkaku-ji, Kamigamo, northern mountain neighborhoods

Collection schedule

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

Burnable garbage: Twice weekly in Kyoto's paid yellow designated burnable garbage bag.
Non-burnable garbage: Small metal items and spray cans follow area-specific monthly resource collection rules.
Recyclables: Cans, glass bottles and PET bottles are collected weekly in the transparent designated resource bag.
Plastic packaging: Plastic containers and packaging are collected weekly in Kyoto's transparent designated resource bag.
Paper and cloth: Used paper, cardboard, magazines and old clothing use community or city resource collection points.
Bulky waste: By appointment with Kyoto City's large-size garbage reception system; fees and pickup date are assigned after booking.

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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.

Resident sorting checklist

Kita Ward, Kyoto 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.

Kita Ward is part of Kyoto. Kyoto uses paid designated bags and many apartments follow building or private-contractor collection rules. 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: Kinkaku-ji, Kamigamo, northern mountain neighborhoods

City stats

Local context for this guide.

117,000Population

1,233/km²Density

520Collection points

3.8%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?

Kyoto uses paid designated bags for regular household garbage, cans/bottles/PET bottles, and plastic containers and packaging. Some special resources use transparent bags or collection points, so check the category before buying bags.

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.