About waste exchange system

Some of the waste generated from business sites can be effectively reused as resources at other business sites. The aim is to promote the reuse of waste by collecting information on those wastes and providing them to business sites widely, and by circulating the desired wastes.

Establishments in Yokohama City wishing to use the system should submit a "Waste Exchange System Registration Application Form" to the Yokohama Chamber of Commerce.
In addition, based on submitted application, Yokohama-shi confirms target waste and informs registration application establishment by telephone or other means about the possibility of registration.

If there is any information you want to exchange in the registered exchange information, please apply to the Yokohama Chamber of Commerce by telephone or other means at the registered office. I'll introduce you to the other party.

Registered establishments that have received a turn should discuss the exchange conditions directly between the establishments.

Q1. Where are the target offices?
A1. Business establishments in Yokohama City that directly discharge the provided waste and business establishments that use the waste themselves are eligible.

Q2. What is the target waste?
A2. Among the waste generated from business activities, it can be specifically reused.

Q3. Are there any exchange conditions?
A3. In principle, it is necessary to provide waste free of charge or collect it free of charge.

Q4. How do you transport waste?
A4. The establishment that provides waste must transport it by itself or entrust it to a licensed collection and transportation company.

Q5. What are the benefits of this?
A5. Providers can reduce waste and save disposal costs. Reuse establishments can save on raw material purchase costs.

Q6. Is there a charge?
A6. Procedures for using this system (registration, publication, circulation, etc.) are free.

Q7. How do I get exchange information?
A7. The registration information is available on the Kanagawa Prefecture website, so please link to the address below.
To Kanagawa Exchange System homepage (outside site)

Q8. What are the specific examples of reuse?
A8. Examples include the following:

• Use of incinerated ash from shellfish as a neutralizer
• Use organic sludge from food factories as fertilizer for fields
• Use plastic tanks as subdivision containers for kerosene, etc.

City of Yokohama, Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau Business Waste Management Section Weight Reduction Promotion Section

Address: 23rd floor of 10 City Hall at 6-50 Honcho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City

Telephone: ０４５－６７１－３８１８