Official pickup days for burnable, non-burnable, recyclable, and bulky waste in Shinjuku Ward (新宿区). Population 346,000 · 18.22 km² · 18,991 residents/km².
Days listed are typical for most neighbourhoods. Exact days depend on your specific chome (丁目).
Collection days vary by neighbourhood within Shinjuku Ward. Always verify with GomiMate or the official ward waste website ↗.
Kabukicho — Japan's largest entertainment district — sits within Shinjuku Ward. The ward operates a dedicated 'night-time commercial waste' enforcement team that monitors improper disposal from restaurants and entertainment venues, especially after 2 a.m.
Kabukicho, Shinjuku Station, Golden Gai, Okubo Koreatown
Shinjuku has one of Tokyo's most internationally diverse populations. The ward publishes its garbage calendar in multiple languages to serve its large foreign resident community.
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：都内有数の多国籍エリア。新宿区では外国人居住者向けに複数言語でごみカレンダーを提供しています。
Shinjuku Ward collects burnable garbage Monday & Thursday (Shinjuku, Yotsuya areas); Tuesday & Friday (Okubo, Takadanobaba 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.
PET bottles & cans: weekly; Glass: 1st and 3rd collection day; Textiles: designated drop points. 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 reservation — call 03-3209-1111 or apply online. 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. Shinjuku Ward has a particularly high foreign resident rate (10.6%), 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 Shinjuku Ward website:
新宿区 Official Waste Page ↗GomiMate finds your specific neighbourhood's pickup days automatically — just enter your address and get a personalised calendar with night-before reminders.
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