台東区 · Tokyo, Japan · 2026

Taito Ward Garbage Collection Schedule

Official pickup days for burnable, non-burnable, recyclable, and bulky waste in Taito Ward (台東区). Population 206,000 · 10.11 km² · 20,376 residents/km².

Quick Answer — Taito Ward Burnable: Monday & Thursday  ·  Non-burnable: 1st and 3rd Thursday  ·  Recyclable: weekly on Wednesday
Days vary by neighbourhood (丁目). Use GomiMate for your exact address-level schedule.
206,000
Residents
10.11 km²
Total area
870
Collection stations
237 kg
Waste per capita/yr
7.4%
Foreign residents
18
Neighbourhoods

Collection Schedule

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

Burnable Monday & Thursday (Asakusa, Ueno areas); Tuesday & Friday (Yanaka, Nezu areas)
Non-burnable 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month
Recyclable Cans & bottles: weekly on Wednesday; Paper (incl. cardboard): every other Friday
Bulky Waste By reservation — call 03-5246-1303

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

What Makes Taito Ward Unique

Asakusa hosts 30+ major matsuri (festivals) per year, including Tokyo's largest — Sanja Matsuri (over 2 million visitors). The ward has a dedicated festival waste clean-up programme deploying 200+ volunteers per event, collecting an average of 12 tonnes of waste per day during peak festival periods.

Known for

Asakusa, Senso-ji Temple, Ueno Park & Zoo, Akihabara border

Note for residents

During Sanja Matsuri (mid-May) and other large festivals, some collection routes are temporarily suspended or rescheduled — check the ward's event-period calendar.

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(浅草・上野地区)/火・金曜日(谷中・根津地区)
不燃ごみ 毎月第1・第3木曜日
資源ごみ 缶・びん:毎週水曜日/紙・段ボール:隔週金曜日
粗大ごみ 予約制(電話 03-5246-1303)

日本語でのご注意:三社祭(5月中旬)などの大型祭り開催時は、一部地域で収集経路・日程が変更になる場合があります。区のイベント時カレンダーをご確認ください。

Frequently Asked Questions — Taito Ward

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

Taito Ward collects burnable garbage Monday & Thursday (Asakusa, Ueno areas); Tuesday & Friday (Yanaka, Nezu 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 Taito Ward?

Cans & bottles: weekly on Wednesday; Paper (incl. cardboard): every other Friday. 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 Taito Ward?

By reservation — call 03-5246-1303. 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 Taito Ward waste guide available in?

The ward office provides guides in Japanese and English as standard. Taito Ward has a particularly high foreign resident rate (7.4%), 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 Taito Ward website:

台東区 Official Waste Page ↗

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