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local recyclables collection

Final update date April 28, 2022

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local recyclables collection

What is local recyclables collection?

This is the collection of recyclables (paper, cloths, metals, bottles) conducted by citizen groups (registered organizations) such as Neighborhood Association and Neighborhood Associations. A scholarship will be issued by Yokohama City according to the amount collected.

>>>What is local recyclables collection?

If you do not know the collection location or collection date, please check the following method.
・Please see the blue sticker at the collection site
・Ask your neighbors
・Please contact the Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau office in each district

In order to prevent the removal of recyclables, we do not disclose the collection location and collection date on the Internet.

Benefits of local recyclables collection

local recyclables collection has a merit!

Merit 1

Compared to the government's collection, the government spends less money on collection.


Merit 2

The formation of local communities is being promoted.


Merit 3

The incentive money can be used effectively as an activity fee for registered organizations.


Merit 4

The local economy is activated by granting incentives to registered traders.


What's New

[Notice]
To registered organizations that are doing local recyclables collection of aluminum cans and steel cans
Requests for local recyclables collection (PDF: 418KB)

  • Yokohama City local recyclables collection OutlineDownload cornerHas been added to.
  • The latest issue of local recyclables collection NewsletterDownload cornerHas been added to.

Local residents

In charge of the implementing organization

Resource recovery companies

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Inquiries to this page

Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau Household Waste Management Department Business Division

Telephone: 045-671-3819

Telephone: 045-671-3819

Fax: 045-662-1225

E-mail address: sj-gyomu@city.yokohama.jp

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