中央区 · Tokyo, Japan · 2026

Chuo Ward Garbage Collection Schedule

Official pickup days for burnable, non-burnable, recyclable, and bulky waste in Chuo Ward (中央区). Population 175,000 · 10.21 km² · 17,140 residents/km².

Quick Answer — Chuo WardBurnable: Monday & Thursday  ·  Non-burnable: 2nd and 4th Tuesday  ·  Recyclable: weekly on Wednesday
Days vary by neighbourhood (丁目). Use GomiMate for your exact address-level schedule.

Before Pickup Morning in Chuo Ward

Use this checklist before leaving garbage at a Chuo Ward collection station. It combines the ward's official schedule fields with the resident caveats that cause most rejected bags.

  • Confirm the chome or apartment collection board because Chuo Ward schedules may change by block.
  • Match the Japanese category label: burnable, non-burnable, recyclable, bulky, or hazardous.
  • Put bags out only in the morning pickup window unless your building has a managed storage room.
  • For bulky waste, reserve first and attach the correct paid sticker before collection day.
175,000
Residents
10.21 km²
Total area
580
Collection stations
219 kg
Waste per capita/yr
6.1%
Foreign residents
15
Neighbourhoods

Collection Schedule

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

BurnableMonday & Thursday (Ginza, Nihonbashi areas); Tuesday & Friday (Tsukiji, Shinkiba areas)
Non-burnable2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
RecyclablePET bottles & cans: weekly on Wednesday; Glass bottles: 1st and 3rd Friday; Paper: 2nd and 4th Friday
Bulky WasteBy reservation — apply online or call 03-3241-7881

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

What Makes Chuo Ward Unique

Chuo hosts the former Tsukiji outer market and the new Toyosu Market, creating unique organic/commercial waste flows. Fish merchants and restaurants follow separate commercial waste rules not covered by household collection.

Known for

Ginza, Tsukiji, Nihonbashi, Toyosu

Note for residents

Many Chuo residents live in new high-rise towers along the waterfront — check your building's 管理組合 (residents' association) for internal waste rules before using street-side stations.

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(銀座・日本橋地区)/火・金曜日(築地・新木場地区)
不燃ごみ毎月第2・第4火曜日
資源ごみペットボトル・缶:毎週水曜日/びん:第1・第3金曜日/紙類:第2・第4金曜日
粗大ごみ予約制(オンライン申請 または 電話 03-3241-7881)

日本語でのご注意:湾岸タワーマンション居住者は、路上の集積所よりも先に管理組合のルールを確認してください。

Frequently Asked Questions — Chuo Ward

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

Chuo Ward collects burnable garbage Monday & Thursday (Ginza, Nihonbashi areas); Tuesday & Friday (Tsukiji, Shinkiba 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 Chuo Ward?

PET bottles & cans: weekly on Wednesday; Glass bottles: 1st and 3rd Friday; Paper: 2nd and 4th Friday. 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 Chuo Ward?

By reservation — apply online or call 03-3241-7881. 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 Chuo Ward waste guide available in?

The ward office provides guides in Japanese and English as standard. GomiMate's public Tokyo guide surface is available in 8 language variants across all 23 wards.

Official Waste Information

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

中央区 Official Waste Page ↗

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