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I would like cooperation for approach of beautification of town of Yokohama-shi! (Yokohama City Littering Prevention Ordinance)

Last Updated October 16, 2024

Please cooperate with local cleanup activities

SNS "Thank you! "Yokohama Cleanup" allows you to enjoy activities online. Please use it.
Also, be aware of the following points when conducting cleaning activities.

Oh Do not touch garbage directly


 Pick up garbage by using tongs, etc., and try not to touch it directly by hand. Also, let's wear gloves.

Oh Remove the air from the garbage bag, tie it tightly, and seal it.


 Make sure you tie the garbage bag tightly so that you do not directly touch the garbage such as masks.


Oh Thorough hand washing and disinfection


 After cleaning work, thoroughly disinfect your hands with alcohol spray, wash your hands and gargle.

※Littering of garbage (illegal dumping) is a crime. Never littering garbage, as it not only punishes the person, but also causes a great deal of inconvenience to people living nearby and passers-by.
In addition, the number of people wearing masks is increasing to prevent infectious diseases. If the virus is attached to the littering mask, it is very dangerous because it may infect the collector and passers-by. Please do not litter and throw it away according to the garbage separation rules.
Please refer to "About the disposal procedures Home for Covid-19" for information on how to put it out as a household garbage.

Ordinance on prevention of scattering of empty cans of Yokohama-shi and butts (Yokohama-shi littering prevention regulations)

In Yokohama City, with the aim of creating a clean and safe city, promoting the effective use of resources, and ensuring a comfortable urban environment, the ordinance on the prevention of scattering of empty cans and butts in Yokohama City (Littering Prevention Ordinance) (outside site) ".


In Yokohama, littering is prohibited throughout the city.

Littering of empty cans, paper waste, cigarette butts, etc. is prohibited. Violation may result in fines of up to 20,000 yen.

Illustration of a woman littering


Illustration of littering cigarettes



In addition, vending machines that sell beverages are required to install collection containers.

Illustration of collection containers for vending machines


Beautification promotion priority areas and areas subject to notification of vending machine installation
Areas that are deemed particularly necessary to prevent scattering of empty cans and butts, and to create a clean and clean city are designated as beautification promotion priority areas.

Let's stop walking tobacco

In the whole city, we decide to try not to smoke while walking. Also, if you smoke outdoors, you must try to have a portable butts holder.
In addition, in order to prevent burns and burns caused by tobacco fires, reduce scattered garbage, and promote beautification of the city, it is particularly necessary to prohibit smoking in public places outdoors in the beautification promotion priority area. Areas (8 districts in the city) have been designated as "smoking prohibited areas."

Inquiries to this page

Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau Household Waste Management Department Beautification Promotion Section

Telephone: 045-671-3817

Telephone: 045-671-3817

Fax: 045-663-8199

Email address: sj-machibika@city.yokohama.lg.jp

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