Fukushima Ward Garbage Collection Schedule
Official garbage collection schedule for Fukushima Ward (福島区), Osaka City. Includes Osaka's see-through bag rule, collection days for all waste categories, bulky waste booking, and local tips.
Collection Schedule — Fukushima Ward
Exact collection days vary by block within the ward. GomiMate resolves your address-level schedule automatically.
Osaka City See-Through Bag Rule
Osaka City does not require a city-specific paid designated household garbage bag. The official rule is to use a transparent or semi-transparent bag whose contents can be seen:- Allowed: clear bags, semi-transparent bags, and colored semi-transparent bags if the contents are easy to identify.
- Not collected: opaque black/blue bags, cardboard boxes, and paper bags when Osaka City staff cannot check the contents.
- Buy anywhere: Osaka City says residents should buy see-through bags at supermarkets or retailers; the city does not manufacture or sell a particular garbage bag.
Official source: Osaka City, “How to put out garbage”.
Fukushima Ward — Local Waste Context
Fukushima Ward borders Osaka Station, the city's largest transport hub, and has undergone major redevelopment (Umeda North Gate/うめきた 2nd Phase completed 2024). The new residential towers in the Grand Green Osaka development introduce novel waste management systems including automated pneumatic waste transport (自動搬送システム) — residents in those towers do not use street-side collection stations at all.
Resident Tips for Fukushima Ward
Residents in the Umeda North / Grand Green Osaka development should refer to their building's specific waste management rules, which differ from the standard ward schedule. All other Fukushima residents follow the standard pattern above.
Ward Information
| Known for | Fukushima shopping street, Noda Hanshin, Osaka Station proximity |
| Area | 4.67 km² |
| Population | 78,000 |
| Density | 16,702 / km² |
| Collection Points | ~390 |
Official Links
Bulky waste phone: 0120-79-0053 (toll-free)