港区 · Tokyo, Japan · 2026

Minato Ward Garbage Collection Schedule

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.

Quick Answer — Minato Ward Burnable: Monday & Thursday  ·  Non-burnable: 2nd and 4th Wednesday  ·  Recyclable: weekly on Thursday
Days vary by neighbourhood (丁目). Use GomiMate for your exact address-level schedule.
262,000
Residents
20.37 km²
Total area
920
Collection stations
231 kg
Waste per capita/yr
9.8%
Foreign residents
20
Neighbourhoods

Collection Schedule

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

Burnable Monday & Thursday (Azabu, Hiroo, Roppongi); Tuesday & Friday (Shinbashi, Shibaura, Tamachi)
Non-burnable 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month
Recyclable Cans, bottles, PET: weekly on Thursday; Cardboard: every other Saturday at designated stations
Bulky Waste By appointment — call 03-3456-4153 or apply at ward's online portal

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

What Makes Minato Ward Unique

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.

Known for

Roppongi, Azabu, Shimbashi, embassies, Odaiba waterfront

Note for residents

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.

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(麻布・広尾・六本木)/火・金曜日(新橋・芝浦・田町)
不燃ごみ 毎月第2・第4水曜日
資源ごみ 缶・びん・ペットボトル:毎週木曜日/段ボール:隔週土曜日(拠点回収)
粗大ごみ 事前申込制(電話 03-3456-4153 またはオンラインポータル)

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。

Frequently Asked Questions — Minato Ward

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

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.

How often is recyclable waste (資源ごみ) collected in Minato Ward?

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.

How do I book bulky waste (粗大ごみ) collection in Minato Ward?

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.

What languages is the Minato Ward waste guide available in?

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.

Official Waste Information

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

港区 Official Waste Page ↗

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