Official pickup days for burnable, non-burnable, recyclable, and bulky waste in Minato Ward (港区). Population 262,000 · 20.37 km² · 12,863 residents/km².
Use this checklist before leaving garbage at a Minato Ward collection station. It combines the ward's official schedule fields with the resident caveats that cause most rejected bags.
Days listed are typical for most neighbourhoods. Exact days depend on your specific chome (丁目).
Collection days vary by neighbourhood within Minato Ward. Always verify with GomiMate or the official ward waste website ↗.
Minato Ward has the highest concentration of foreign embassies and international corporations in Japan. As a result, the ward publishes its waste sorting guide in 9 languages, covering all major languages spoken by its international residents.
Roppongi, Azabu, Shimbashi, embassies, Odaiba waterfront
Minato has one of Tokyo's highest foreign resident rates. The ward's multilingual waste guide is available at the ward office and downloadable from their website.
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：港区は外国人居住率が都内トップクラス。多言語ごみガイドは区役所および区ウェブサイトで入手できます。
Minato Ward collects burnable garbage Monday & Thursday (Azabu, Hiroo, Roppongi); Tuesday & Friday (Shinbashi, Shibaura, Tamachi). 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: weekly on Thursday; Cardboard: every other Saturday at designated stations. 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 03-3456-4153 or apply at ward's online portal. 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. Minato Ward has a particularly high foreign resident rate (9.8%), so additional language guides may be available — contact the ward office to confirm.
For the most up-to-date collection schedule and rules, always refer to the official Minato Ward website:
港区 Official Waste Page ↗GomiMate finds your specific neighbourhood's pickup days automatically — just enter your address and get a personalised calendar with night-before and morning reminders.
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