目黒区 · Tokyo, Japan · 2026

Meguro Ward Garbage Collection Schedule

Official pickup days for burnable, non-burnable, recyclable, and bulky waste in Meguro Ward (目黒区). Population 286,000 · 14.67 km² · 19,496 residents/km².

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

Before Pickup Morning in Meguro Ward

Use this checklist before leaving garbage at a Meguro 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 Meguro 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.
286,000
Residents
14.67 km²
Total area
1,180
Collection stations
188 kg
Waste per capita/yr
6.2%
Foreign residents
24
Neighbourhoods

Collection Schedule

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

BurnableTuesday & Friday (Nakameguro, Daikanyama areas); Monday & Thursday (Jiyugaoka, Meguro areas)
Non-burnable2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
RecyclableCans, glass, PET: weekly on Wednesday; Cardboard & paper: 1st and 3rd Saturday (self-carry to station)
Bulky WasteBy appointment — call 03-5722-9173

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

What Makes Meguro Ward Unique

Meguro consistently ranks in the top 3 Tokyo wards for household recycling compliance. A 2024 survey found 94% of Meguro residents correctly separate recyclables — the highest rate among all 23 wards — attributed to the ward's long-running 'Eco-Meguro' community education campaign since 2003.

Known for

Nakameguro canal, Daikanyama, Jiyugaoka, upscale residential

Note for residents

Meguro residents are strongly encouraged to use the 'Eco-Station' network — 24-hour self-service drop points for cans, glass, and PET bottles, located at 38 sites across the ward.

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。

燃えるごみ火・金曜日(中目黒・代官山地区)/月・木曜日(自由が丘・目黒地区)
不燃ごみ毎月第2・第4木曜日
資源ごみ缶・びん・ペットボトル:毎週水曜日/段ボール・紙類:第1・第3土曜日(拠点持込)
粗大ごみ予約制(電話 03-5722-9173)

日本語でのご注意:区内38か所に設置された「エコステーション」(缶・びん・ペットボトル専用の24時間拠点回収)の積極的な活用が推奨されています。

Frequently Asked Questions — Meguro Ward

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

Meguro Ward collects burnable garbage Tuesday & Friday (Nakameguro, Daikanyama areas); Monday & Thursday (Jiyugaoka, Meguro 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 Meguro Ward?

Cans, glass, PET: weekly on Wednesday; Cardboard & paper: 1st and 3rd Saturday (self-carry to station). 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 Meguro Ward?

By appointment — call 03-5722-9173. 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 Meguro 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 Meguro Ward website:

目黒区 Official Waste Page ↗

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