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Yokohama Garbage Collection

Use this multilingual guide to compare ward-level garbage collection rules, common collection streams, official links, and local setup notes.

Local ruleYokohama uses detailed household sorting categories and neighborhood-level collection calendars.

All wards

Choose the ward that contains your address.

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Resident sorting checklist

Use this Yokohama guide as a practical starting point before checking the official municipal waste page for your exact address.

Collection rules can change by ward, address block, apartment building, collection station, holiday, bag type, and whether an item needs a booking or paid sticker.

For bulky waste, appliances, batteries, spray cans, fluorescent tubes, and moving-out waste, confirm the official route before placing anything at the collection point.

  • Japan garbage collection schedule
  • ward waste sorting official page
  • burnable non burnable recyclable
  • plastic packaging PET bottle
  • bulky waste reservation sticker
  • apartment waste room collection station
  • designated bag transparent bag
  • moving out large garbage
  • battery aerosol fluorescent lamp
  • home appliance recycling retailer take back

How sorting works here

Check the details that can change by building and collection point.

Yokohama uses detailed household sorting categories and neighborhood-level collection calendars. Collection days can change by address block, holiday, building, and local station. Always confirm the final day with the official ward page or GomiMate's address-level calendar.

City stats

Local context for this guide.

18Wards
3,768,000Population
16,746Collection points
4.1%Foreign residents

FAQ

How do I find my exact garbage day?

Choose your ward first, then confirm the address block or collection station. Large apartments can have their own internal waste room rules.

Do I need a special garbage bag?

Yokohama generally asks residents to use transparent or semi-transparent bags so contents can be checked. Some recyclable paper is tied or placed in paper bags, so follow the category row for your ward.

How do I dispose of bulky waste?

Bulky waste requires advance booking, a fee, and a disposal sticker or confirmation number. Do not leave large items at a station without booking.

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