We have summarized frequently asked questions and answers about garbage and recyclable resources below. We hope this will serve as a handy reference. For more details and contact information if you have more questions, please read the following website:
http://www.foreign.city.shinjuku.lg.jp/en/seikatsu/seikatsu_2/

Garbage

Q. What is considered “oversized garbage”? How do I apply for collection?

A. “Oversized garbage” refers to large household items measuring 30 cm or more on any side that are no longer needed or used. For more information, such as on how to apply for collection, please click here.

Q. How should I dispose of spray cans?

A. After using up the contents completely, remove the cap. On the day recyclable resources are collected once a week in your area, please take these cans to your designated collection site for garbage and recyclable resources. The collection location and day is the same as for bottles, cans and plastic PET bottles.

Recycling

Q. How clean should plastic containers and packaging materials be before I dispose of them? Do I need to wash them with water and wipe them?

A. First of all, use up the contents completely. When disposing of these items as recyclable resources, please remove any dirt or grime with water. If that does not clean the items properly, please dispose of them as combustible garbage.

Garbage and Recyclable Resources Collection Site

Q. I’ve just moved to my current address, and I don’t know where to take my garbage.

A. If you live in a house, please ask your neighbors. If you live in an apartment or condominium, please ask the building superintendent/owner to show you the designated location.

March 25, 2023