豊島区 · Tokyo, Japan · 2026

Toshima Ward Garbage Collection Schedule

Official pickup days for burnable, non-burnable, recyclable, and bulky waste in Toshima Ward (豊島区). Population 296,000 · 13.01 km² · 22,752 residents/km².

Quick Answer — Toshima Ward Burnable: Monday & Thursday  ·  Non-burnable: 2nd and 4th Wednesday  ·  Recyclable: every Friday
Days vary by neighbourhood (丁目). Use GomiMate for your exact address-level schedule.
296,000
Residents
13.01 km²
Total area
1,530
Collection stations
255 kg
Waste per capita/yr
9.1%
Foreign residents
19
Neighbourhoods

Collection Schedule

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

Burnable Monday & Thursday (Ikebukuro, Higashi-Ikebukuro areas); Tuesday & Friday (Komagome, Sugamo areas)
Non-burnable 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month
Recyclable Cans, glass, PET: every Friday; Paper: 1st and 3rd Sunday (community depots near stations)
Bulky Waste By appointment — call 03-3984-7441

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

What Makes Toshima Ward Unique

Toshima is Japan's most densely populated ward (22,752/km²) and in 2014 was the first ward in Japan to be formally warned by the government about potential 'disappearing municipality' status due to falling birth rates. It reversed this by attracting young families — but high density means the ward has less physical space per collection point than any other ward, with one station serving an average of 31 households.

Known for

Ikebukuro (2nd-busiest station in Tokyo), Sugamo (grandma's Harajuku), anime/manga

Note for residents

Due to extreme density, Toshima residents should keep bags manageable, tied closed, and placed only at the assigned collection point. For apartment buildings, the building manager's trash-room rules can be stricter than the ward's public collection guidance.

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(池袋・東池袋地区)/火・金曜日(駒込・巣鴨地区)
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:毎週金曜日/紙類:第1・第3日曜日(駅近集積所)
粗大ごみ 予約制(電話 03-3984-7441)

日本語でのご注意:高密度のため、袋のサイズと出し方のルールが特に厳格です。45Lの標準袋に収まらない量は、区役所で配布する専用大型袋を使用してください。

Frequently Asked Questions — Toshima Ward

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

Toshima Ward collects burnable garbage Monday & Thursday (Ikebukuro, Higashi-Ikebukuro areas); Tuesday & Friday (Komagome, Sugamo 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 Toshima Ward?

Cans, glass, PET: every Friday; Paper: 1st and 3rd Sunday (community depots near 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 Toshima Ward?

By appointment — call 03-3984-7441. 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 Toshima Ward waste guide available in?

The ward office provides guides in Japanese and English as standard. Toshima Ward has a particularly high foreign resident rate (9.1%), 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 Toshima Ward website:

豊島区 Official Waste Page ↗

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