中野区 · Tokyo, Japan · 2026

Nakano Ward Garbage Collection Schedule

Official pickup days for burnable, non-burnable, recyclable, and bulky waste in Nakano Ward (中野区). Population 334,000 · 15.59 km² · 21,424 residents/km².

Quick Answer — Nakano Ward Burnable: Tuesday & Friday  ·  Non-burnable: 2nd and 4th Wednesday  ·  Recyclable: every Wednesday
Days vary by neighbourhood (丁目). Use GomiMate for your exact address-level schedule.
334,000
Residents
15.59 km²
Total area
1,450
Collection stations
207 kg
Waste per capita/yr
6.8%
Foreign residents
21
Neighbourhoods

Collection Schedule

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

Burnable Tuesday & Friday (Nakano, Higashinakano areas); Monday & Thursday (Kami-Ochiai, Numabukuro areas)
Non-burnable 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month
Recyclable Cans, bottles, PET: every Wednesday; Cardboard: designated collection points at 6 Eco-depots
Bulky Waste By appointment — call 03-3387-6572

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

What Makes Nakano Ward Unique

Nakano Broadway — the iconic otaku shopping mall — generates an unusual waste stream of collector items and packaging. Nakano Ward works directly with the mall's tenants' association on a separate 'retail cardboard and packaging' collection twice weekly, keeping collector merchandise out of household burnable bins.

Known for

Nakano Broadway (otaku culture), Nakano Sun Plaza

Note for residents

Nakano is one of Tokyo's most densely populated wards. Street-side collection stations can get full quickly — place your waste by 8 a.m. but not the night before.

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(中野・東中野地区)/月・木曜日(上落合・沼袋地区)
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:毎週水曜日/段ボール:区内6か所のエコ集積所
粗大ごみ 予約制(電話 03-3387-6572)

日本語でのご注意:中野区は人口密度が高く、集積所がすぐ満杯になることも。当日朝8時までに出すのが原則で、前日夜の持ち出しは禁止です。

Frequently Asked Questions — Nakano Ward

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

Nakano Ward collects burnable garbage Tuesday & Friday (Nakano, Higashinakano areas); Monday & Thursday (Kami-Ochiai, Numabukuro 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 Nakano Ward?

Cans, bottles, PET: every Wednesday; Cardboard: designated collection points at 6 Eco-depots. 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 Nakano Ward?

By appointment — call 03-3387-6572. 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 Nakano Ward waste guide available in?

The ward office provides guides in Japanese and English as standard. GomiMate's sort guide is available in English and Japanese across all 23 wards.

Official Waste Information

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

中野区 Official Waste Page ↗

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