Official pickup days for burnable, non-burnable, recyclable, and bulky waste in Bunkyo Ward (文京区). Population 232,000 · 11.29 km² · 20,549 residents/km².
Days listed are typical for most neighbourhoods. Exact days depend on your specific chome (丁目).
Collection days vary by neighbourhood within Bunkyo Ward. Always verify with GomiMate or the official ward waste website ↗.
Bunkyo is home to Tokyo University, Meiji University, Nihon University, and 10+ other campuses. During graduation season (March) and move-in season (April), the ward sees a 35% spike in furniture and large-item disposal — the highest proportional bulky waste surge of any Tokyo ward.
Tokyo University, Koishikawa Botanical Garden, Hakusan
Students in Bunkyo should note that during March–April move-out season, bulky waste slots fill up weeks in advance. Book your slot for furniture disposal as early as possible.
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。
日本語でのご注意：3〜4月の引っ越しシーズンは粗大ごみの予約が殺到します。家具などの処分は早めの申込みを強くおすすめします。
Bunkyo Ward collects burnable garbage Tuesday & Friday (Hongo, Koishikawa areas); Monday & Thursday (Mejiro, Komagome 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.
Cans, bottles, PET: every Thursday; Paper & magazines: 1st and 3rd Saturday (community-led). 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.
By appointment — call 03-3813-0453. 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.
The ward office provides guides in Japanese and English as standard. GomiMate's sort guide is available in English and Japanese across all 23 wards.
For the most up-to-date collection schedule and rules, always refer to the official Bunkyo Ward website:
文京区 Official Waste Page ↗GomiMate finds your specific neighbourhood's pickup days automatically — just enter your address and get a personalised calendar with night-before reminders.
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