The removal of recyclables is prohibited.

In the city, there has been an act of systematically removing resources (recycle paper, etc.) from collection sites and local recyclables collection sites.

The removal of recyclables from local recyclables collection by Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Associations and other sources and waste from administrative collection is prohibited by law. Violation may result in a fine of up to 200,000 yen.

(All wastes from administrative collection in Yokohama City and recyclables from local recyclables collection are eligible.)
(Article 51 of the Ordinance on Reduction, Recycling and Proper Treatment of Waste in Yokohama City, etc.)

If there is a carry-out act, there will be adverse effects such as no incentive to registered organizations and resource recovery companies in local recyclables collection, and citizens' awareness of separation will be reduced.

What is local recyclables collection: Apart from administrative collections collected by the city of Yokohama, local organizations such as Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Associations and other resource recovery companies form contracts to collect resources (recycle paper, used cloth, etc.). Incentives are issued by Yokohama City according to the amount collected, and the incentives are used as funds for local activities. local recyclables collection page

Please contact the Beautification Promotion Section of Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau Street or the collection office of each ward.

Please refrain from catching a carry-out actor by yourself, as it may be dangerous.
・Characteristics of the carry-out actor (vehicle number, vehicle type, etc.)
・Location, date and time, type of recyclables
・The situation until it is taken away
If you know, it will be used as important information during patrols.

[Contact]
Beautification promotion section of Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau street (Phone: 045-671-3817, fax: 045-663-8199)
Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau offices in each ward

If recyclables are taken out on a day other than the collection date, it will be easier for the carry-out actor to be targeted.

Let's put it out by 8:00 a.m. on the day of collection

We hope that you will prevent removal and understand and cooperate in creating a safe and secure town.