Konohana Ward Garbage Collection Schedule
Official garbage collection schedule for Konohana Ward (此花区), Osaka City. Includes Osaka's see-through bag rule, collection days for all waste categories, bulky waste booking, and local tips.
Collection Schedule — Konohana 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”.
Konohana Ward — Local Waste Context
Konohana Ward is home to Universal Studios Japan (USJ), which generates one of Japan's largest single-site entertainment waste volumes — estimated at 30 tonnes per operating day, all handled under commercial waste rules entirely separate from household collection. The ward also has a large industrial zone (桜島工業地帯) with hazardous material regulations that affect which waste items residents can place in standard bags.
Resident Tips for Konohana Ward
Konohana Ward is one of Osaka's least densely populated wards due to its large industrial areas. Some districts near the industrial zone have extended collection vehicle routes — ensure your bags are out by 7:00 a.m. as collection times can vary significantly from block to block.
Ward Information
| Known for | Universal Studios Japan (USJ), Sakurajima Industrial Zone, Osaka Port area |
| Area | 19.25 km² |
| Population | 63,000 |
| Density | 3,273 / km² |
| Collection Points | ~315 |
Official Links
Bulky waste phone: 0120-79-0053 (toll-free)