Recyclables are prohibited.

In the city, the act of systematically removing recyclables (recycle paper, etc.) sent to the collection and local recyclables collection places has occurred.

Ordinance prohibits the removal of recyclables from local recyclables collection by the Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Associations and other sources of waste from administrative collection. Violation may result in a fine of 200,000 yen or less.

(All waste generated by administrative collection in Yokohama City and recyclables discharged to local recyclables collection.)
(Article 51 of the "Regulations on Reduction, Recycling and Proper Treatment of Waste, etc." in Yokohama City)

If there is an act of taking away, the incentives will not be issued to registered organizations and resource recovery companies in local recyclables collection, and a decrease in citizens' awareness of separation.

What is local recyclables collection? Apart from the administrative collection conducted by Yokohama City, local organizations such as the Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Associationsused clothrecycle paper and other resource recovery companies. Incentives are issued by Yokohama City according to the amount collected, and the incentive money is used as funds for local activities. local recyclables collection page

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

Please refrain from catching an actor on your own, 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 being taken away
If you know, it will be used as important information during patrols.

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

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

Let's take it out by 8 a.m. on the day of collection.

We would like to ask for your understanding and cooperation in creating a safe and secure town.