足立区 · Tokyo, Japan · 2026

Adachi Ward Garbage Collection Schedule

Official pickup days for burnable, non-burnable, recyclable, and bulky waste in Adachi Ward (足立区). Population 692,000 · 53.25 km² · 12,995 residents/km².

Quick Answer — Adachi Ward Burnable: Monday & Thursday  ·  Non-burnable: Once monthly — 2nd or 4th weekday, area-specific  ·  Recyclable: weekly on area's designated day
Days vary by neighbourhood (丁目). Use GomiMate for your exact address-level schedule.
692,000
Residents
53.25 km²
Total area
4,580
Collection stations
206 kg
Waste per capita/yr
7.2%
Foreign residents
62
Neighbourhoods

Collection Schedule

Days listed are typical for most neighbourhoods. Exact days depend on your specific chome (丁目).

Burnable Monday & Thursday (Senju, Nishi-Arai areas); Tuesday & Friday (Takenotsuka, Hanahata areas); Wednesday & Saturday (Ayase, Tateishi areas)
Non-burnable Once monthly — 2nd or 4th weekday, area-specific
Recyclable Cans, glass, PET: weekly on area's designated day; Electronics for recycling: dedicated drop-off at ward office 1st Saturday
Bulky Waste By appointment — call 03-3880-5300

Collection days vary by neighbourhood within Adachi Ward. Always verify with GomiMate or the official ward waste website ↗.

What Makes Adachi Ward Unique

Adachi runs Tokyo's most comprehensive multilingual waste outreach programme — printed calendars in 12 languages (including Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Nepali) and an annual 'waste orientation day' at 6 community centres specifically for new arrivals. In 2023, 1,800 new residents attended — the highest participation rate for any Tokyo ward orientation event.

Known for

Senju post-town heritage, diverse multicultural community, Hanabatake Farm Park

Note for residents

Adachi's 12-language calendar is available free at the ward office (Chuo-honcho 1-17-1). If your first language is not listed, contact the ward's International Affairs division.

収集スケジュール(日本語)

曜日はお住まいの地区によって異なります。正確な曜日はGomiMateまたは区の公式サイトでご確認ください。

燃えるごみ 月・木曜日(千住・西新井地区)/火・金曜日(竹の塚・花畑地区)/水・土曜日(綾瀬・立石地区)
不燃ごみ 月1回(地区により第2または第4の平日)
資源ごみ 缶・びん・ペットボトル:毎週(地区別曜日)/小型家電:毎月第1土曜日(区役所拠点)
粗大ごみ 予約制(電話 03-3880-5300)

日本語でのご注意:12言語対応のごみカレンダーは区役所(中央本町1-17-1)で無料配布。希望言語がない場合は区の国際交流係にご相談ください。

Frequently Asked Questions — Adachi Ward

What day is burnable garbage (燃えるごみ) collected in Adachi Ward?

Adachi Ward collects burnable garbage Monday & Thursday (Senju, Nishi-Arai areas); Tuesday & Friday (Takenotsuka, Hanahata areas); Wednesday & Saturday (Ayase, Tateishi areas). However, the exact days depend on your specific neighbourhood (丁目). Some streets collect on Monday and Thursday; others on Tuesday and Friday. Use GomiMate to enter your exact address and get your personal pickup calendar.

How often is recyclable waste (資源ごみ) collected in Adachi Ward?

Cans, glass, PET: weekly on area's designated day; Electronics for recycling: dedicated drop-off at ward office 1st Saturday. Glass, cans, and PET bottles may be collected together or on separate days depending on your area. Check with GomiMate for your address-specific schedule.

How do I book bulky waste (粗大ごみ) collection in Adachi Ward?

By appointment — call 03-3880-5300. Fees apply for bulky waste — typically ¥400–¥2,000 per item depending on size. Booking at least one week in advance is strongly recommended, especially during March–April moving season.

What languages is the Adachi Ward waste guide available in?

The ward office provides guides in Japanese and English as standard. Adachi Ward has a particularly high foreign resident rate (7.2%), so additional language guides may be available — contact the ward office to confirm.

Official Waste Information

For the most up-to-date collection schedule and rules, always refer to the official Adachi Ward website:

足立区 Official Waste Page ↗

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