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Totsuka Ward Garbage Collection

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.

Local ruleTotsuka Station, large commuter neighborhoods, universities

Collection schedule

Start with the six collection streams, then confirm the day for your address block.

Burnable garbage: Twice weekly by neighborhood collection area — use transparent or semi-transparent bags.
Non-burnable garbage: Twice monthly for ceramics, glass, fluorescent tubes and similar non-burnable items.
Recyclables: Weekly or area-specific collection for cans, bottles, PET bottles, small metal items, paper and cloth.
Plastic packaging: Weekly plastic resources and plastic containers/wrapping collection; check the local collection day.
Bulky waste: By appointment through Yokohama Oversized Garbage Reception Center; online or phone booking is required and collection can take around two weeks.

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Before pickup morning

Three checks prevent most rejected bags.

1. Match the addressConfirm the town, block, building, and assigned collection point.
2. Prepare the itemUse the correct bag, empty containers, and separate caps or labels where required.
3. Check the timeReview holiday changes and set items out by the local morning deadline.

Official links

Municipal pages to use for final verification.

Ward officeOpens the official municipal website.Official waste pageOpens the official municipal website.

Resident sorting checklist

Totsuka Ward, Yokohama residents should confirm the address block, collection station, collection morning, apartment waste-room rule, and bag requirement before setting out trash.

Use the schedule rows as a guide, then verify official ward pages for holidays, temporary changes, bulky waste booking, disposal stickers, hazardous items, and building-specific instructions.

If you are moving, separate ordinary garbage, cardboard, clothing, appliances, furniture, batteries, and spray cans early because they may use different routes and deadlines.

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

Local resident advice

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

Totsuka Ward is part of Yokohama. 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.

Known for: Totsuka Station, large commuter neighborhoods, universities

City stats

Local context for this guide.

284,000Population

7,935/km²Density

1,262Collection points

3.1%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.