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Atsubetsu 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 ruleShin-Sapporo, planned housing, science park access

Collection schedule

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

Burnable garbage: Burnable waste uses Sapporo designated paid bags and the district collection calendar.
Non-burnable garbage: Non-burnable waste also uses designated paid bags; small rechargeable-battery items need special care.
Recyclables: Bottles, cans, PET bottles, paper, cartons and branches/leaves have separate resource rules.
Plastic packaging: Plastic containers and packaging are a separate weekly stream from ordinary burnable waste.
Paper and cloth: Paper, cartons and clothing are handled as resources; keep them dry and bundled as instructed.
Bulky waste: Large-sized garbage is by advance application through Sapporo's large waste reception process.

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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: 2026-07-30

Resident sorting checklist

Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo 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.

Atsubetsu Ward is part of Sapporo. Sapporo uses paid designated bags for burnable and non-burnable garbage, separate resource streams, large-waste reservations, and foreign-language sorting guides. 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: Shin-Sapporo, planned housing, science park access

City stats

Local context for this guide.

126,000Population

5,168/km²Density

560Collection points

2.9%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?

Sapporo burnable and non-burnable garbage generally require paid designated bags. Resource categories such as bottles, cans, PET bottles, paper, cartons, branches and large-sized garbage use separate instructions.

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.