世田谷区 · Tokyo, Japan · 2026

Setagaya Ward Garbage Collection Schedule

Official pickup days for burnable, non-burnable, recyclable, and bulky waste in Setagaya Ward (世田谷区). Population 940,000 · 58.08 km² · 16,185 residents/km².

Quick Answer — Setagaya Ward Burnable: 2x per week — exact days set per one of 5 administrative districts  ·  Non-burnable: Monthly — 2x per month in some districts  ·  Recyclable: 1x per week on designated day
Days vary by neighbourhood (丁目). Use GomiMate for your exact address-level schedule.
940,000
Residents
58.08 km²
Total area
5,980
Collection stations
193 kg
Waste per capita/yr
4.1%
Foreign residents
62
Neighbourhoods

Collection Schedule

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

Burnable 2x per week — exact days set per one of 5 administrative districts (Setagaya, Taishido, Kinuta, Okamoto, Yoga)
Non-burnable Monthly — 2x per month in some districts
Recyclable Cans, glass, PET: 1x per week on designated day; Small metals: 1st Wednesday at community drop-off
Bulky Waste By appointment — call 03-5432-9253; also accepted at Sangenjaya Clean Centre

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

What Makes Setagaya Ward Unique

Setagaya has Tokyo's largest residential population (940,000) and is divided into 5 administrative districts, each with its own waste management office. It is the only Tokyo ward that produces a ward-wide annual 'Waste Report' broken down by district, with per-capita statistics comparable to European cities. In 2023, Setagaya recycled 31.2% of its total waste — above the 23-ward average of 27.1%.

Known for

Shimokitazawa, Sangenjaya, Futako-Tamagawa, Jiyugaoka

Note for residents

Setagaya's 5-district system means your neighbour one street over may have completely different collection days. Use GomiMate or enter your exact address on the Setagaya ward website to get your household's specific schedule.

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 週2回収集。区内5地域(世田谷・太子堂・砧・岡本・用賀)ごとに曜日が異なります。
不燃ごみ 月1〜2回(地域によって異なる)
資源ごみ 缶・びん・ペットボトル:週1回(地区別曜日)/小型金属:第1水曜日(拠点)
粗大ごみ 予約制(電話 03-5432-9253)、三軒茶屋清掃センターでの持込可

日本語でのご注意:世田谷の5地域制により、1本隣の道路でも収集曜日が異なることがあります。GomiMateまたは区ウェブサイトにご自身の住所を入力して確認してください。

Frequently Asked Questions — Setagaya Ward

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

Setagaya Ward collects burnable garbage 2x per week — exact days set per one of 5 administrative districts (Setagaya, Taishido, Kinuta, Okamoto, Yoga). 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 Setagaya Ward?

Cans, glass, PET: 1x per week on designated day; Small metals: 1st Wednesday at community drop-off. 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 Setagaya Ward?

By appointment — call 03-5432-9253; also accepted at Sangenjaya Clean Centre. 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 Setagaya 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 Setagaya Ward website:

世田谷区 Official Waste Page ↗

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