Garbage Collection · English

Yokohama Garbage Collection

Use this multilingual guide to compare ward-level garbage collection rules, common collection streams, official links, and local setup notes. Yokohama uses detailed household sorting categories and neighborhood-level collection calendars.

Quick answer: 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

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

All wards

Aoba Ward
Known for: Tama Plaza, Azamino, leafy commuter neighborhoods
Population 310,000 · Density 8,802/km²
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Asahi Ward
Known for: Zoorasia, Futamatagawa, suburban housing
Population 243,000 · Density 7,424/km²
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Izumi Ward
Known for: Izumino Line, farmland, quiet residential areas
Population 151,000 · Density 6,404/km²
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Isogo Ward
Known for: Negishi Bay, Sugita, coastal industry
Population 166,000 · Density 8,728/km²
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Kanagawa Ward
Known for: Higashi-Kanagawa, Yokohama Station east side, waterfront towers
Population 248,000 · Density 10,513/km²
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Kanazawa Ward
Known for: Hakkeijima, Kanazawa-Bunko, seaside parks
Population 196,000 · Density 6,389/km²
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Konan Ward
Known for: Konandai, Kamiooka, hillside apartments
Population 213,000 · Density 10,725/km²
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Kohoku Ward
Known for: Shin-Yokohama, Hiyoshi, Tsunashima, large commuter population
Population 362,000 · Density 11,529/km²
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Sakae Ward
Known for: Hongodai, Itachigawa riverside, family housing
Population 120,000 · Density 6,479/km²
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Seya Ward
Known for: Seya Station, western Yokohama, former military site redevelopment
Population 121,000 · Density 7,047/km²
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Tsuzuki Ward
Known for: Center Kita, Center Minami, Kohoku New Town
Population 214,000 · Density 7,679/km²
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Tsurumi Ward
Known for: Tsurumi Station, industrial waterfront, international communities
Population 296,000 · Density 8,908/km²
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Totsuka Ward
Known for: Totsuka Station, large commuter neighborhoods, universities
Population 284,000 · Density 7,935/km²
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Naka Ward
Known for: Minato Mirai edge, Chinatown, Motomachi, Yamashita Park
Population 151,000 · Density 7,123/km²
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Nishi Ward
Known for: Yokohama Station west side, Minato Mirai, high-rise housing
Population 106,000 · Density 15,078/km²
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Hodogaya Ward
Known for: Hodogaya Station, Yokohama National University, hillside homes
Population 205,000 · Density 9,399/km²
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Midori Ward
Known for: Nakayama, Tokaichiba, green corridors
Population 183,000 · Density 7,199/km²
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Minami Ward
Known for: Gumyoji, Maita, dense residential neighborhoods
Population 199,000 · Density 15,731/km²
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How sorting works here

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.

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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