How often is non-burnable garbage collected in Koto Ward?

In Koto Ward, non-burnable waste (不燃ごみ) is collected Monthly — 2nd or 4th weekday depending on area. This is typical for Tokyo wards — non-burnable waste is collected far less frequently than burnable waste.

江東区 · Tokyo, Japan · 2026

Koto Ward Garbage Collection Schedule

Q: What day is burnable garbage collected in Koto Ward?

In Koto Ward (江東区), burnable garbage (燃えるごみ) is collected Monday & Thursday (Shinonome, Tatsumi areas); Tuesday & Friday (Kameido, Toyo areas); Wednesday & Saturday (Odaiba, Ariake areas). The exact days depend on your specific neighbourhood (丁目). Use GomiMate to get the schedule for your exact address.

Q: What are the recyclable waste days in Koto Ward?

Koto Ward recyclable waste (資源ごみ) collection: Cans, bottles, PET: weekly on area-specific day; Large cardboard: first Sunday of month at Eco Square. Days may vary by sub-area — confirm with GomiMate or the ward's official website.

Q: How do I dispose of bulky waste in Koto Ward?

In Koto Ward, bulky waste (粗大ごみ) requires advance booking. By appointment — call 03-3635-2151; Eco Square accepts walk-in deposits Tue–Sun. Fees typically range from ¥400–¥2,000 per item. Book at least one week in advance.

Official pickup days for burnable, non-burnable, recyclable, and bulky waste in Koto Ward (江東区). Population 525,000 · 40.16 km² · 13,072 residents/km².

Quick Answer — Koto WardBurnable: Monday & Thursday · Non-burnable: Monthly — 2nd or 4th weekday depending on area · Recyclable: weekly on area-specific day
Days vary by neighbourhood (丁目). Use GomiMate for your exact address-level schedule.

Before Pickup Morning in Koto Ward

Use this checklist before leaving garbage at a Koto 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 Koto 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.

525,000

Residents

40.16 km²

Total area

2,650

Collection stations

196 kg

Waste per capita/yr

4.8%

Foreign residents

Neighbourhoods

Collection Schedule

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

BurnableMonday & Thursday (Shinonome, Tatsumi areas); Tuesday & Friday (Kameido, Toyo areas); Wednesday & Saturday (Odaiba, Ariake areas)

Non-burnableMonthly — 2nd or 4th weekday depending on area

RecyclableCans, bottles, PET: weekly on area-specific day; Large cardboard: first Sunday of month at Eco Square

Bulky WasteBy appointment — call 03-3635-2151; Eco Square accepts walk-in deposits Tue–Sun

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

What Makes Koto Ward Unique

Koto Ward hosts the Ariake and Odaiba Olympic legacy venues from the 2020 Games. The ward built Japan's first LEED-certified waste processing facility, the 'Koto Clean Center', which converts 65,000 tonnes of annual waste into district heating for 14,000 homes.

Known for

Odaiba, Ariake (Olympics), Kameido, Monzen-nakacho

Note for residents

Koto is Tokyo's widest eastern ward — collection days vary significantly by sub-area. Always confirm your specific chome's schedule rather than assuming from a neighbour's.

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（潮見・辰巳地区）／火・金曜日（亀戸・東陽地区）／水・土曜日（お台場・有明地区）

不燃ごみ月1〜2回（地区によって第2または第4の平日）

資源ごみ缶・びん・ペットボトル：毎週（地区別の曜日）／段ボール大：毎月第1日曜日（エコスクエア）

粗大ごみ予約制（電話 03-3635-2151）、エコスクエアへの直接持込も可（火〜日）

日本語でのご注意：東京東部最大の面積を誇る江東区は、地区によって収集曜日が大きく異なります。近隣を参考にせず、必ずご自身の丁目の収集日をご確認ください。

Frequently Asked Questions — Koto Ward

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

Koto Ward collects burnable garbage Monday & Thursday (Shinonome, Tatsumi areas); Tuesday & Friday (Kameido, Toyo areas); Wednesday & Saturday (Odaiba, Ariake 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 Koto Ward?

Cans, bottles, PET: weekly on area-specific day; Large cardboard: first Sunday of month at Eco Square. 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 Koto Ward?

By appointment — call 03-3635-2151; Eco Square accepts walk-in deposits Tue–Sun. 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 Koto 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 Koto Ward website:

江東区 Official Waste Page ↗

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