Naniwa Ward Garbage Collection Schedule

Collection Schedule — Naniwa Ward

Exact collection days vary by block within the ward. GomiMate resolves your address-level schedule automatically.

Osaka City See-Through Bag Rule

• 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”.

Naniwa Ward — Local Waste Context

Naniwa Ward includes Den Den Town (でんでんタウン), Osaka's electronics district, and Namba Parks. The electronics district generates unique waste streams: old component parts, circuit boards, and gaming hardware. These items are classified under the small appliance recycling law (小型家電リサイクル法) — there are 8 certified collection drop-off boxes within Den Den Town alone, making Naniwa one of the most convenient wards for disposing of electronics responsibly.

Resident Tips for Naniwa Ward

Den Den Town residents and gaming hobbyists: old video game consoles, components, and electronics qualify for small appliance recycling (小型家電リサイクル法). Drop-off boxes are available at multiple stores along Nipponbashi Street — no appointment needed.