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Rule of garbage disposal

Last Updated August 29, 2024

Please cooperate with the separation of garbage and recyclables

We live with a lot of garbage every day.
However, there are a lot of recyclables in the garbage that can still be used. Whether what you throw away becomes garbage or recyclable is determined when each of us put out garbage. Even if it becomes garbage if you put it out together, it will be separated and separated, so that the recyclables will be reused and reborn as new ones.
Your cooperation is essential for separation. Separation of garbage is time-consuming, but it is important to pass on a good urban environment to the next generation, so please cooperate.

disposal procedures in Yokohama

In Yokohama City, there is a rule on how to put out garbage and recyclables (recycled and reused).

  • Please separate garbage and recyclables for each item. Please see the page on how to separate and dispose of garbage and recyclables for how to separate them.
  • Please put the separated garbage and recyclables at the collection point by 8:00 in the morning. You can't get it after collection.
  • The day of the week when you put out garbage and recyclables is determined by where you live. Look at the sticker affixed to the collection area or ask your neighbors.

Protecting disposal procedures is very important for keeping the area clean and for everyone to live comfortably. Be sure to follow it.

Don't do it

Take away garbage and recyclables

It is forbidden to take away recycle paper, etc. from the collection site.
Violation of the prohibition order may result in a fine of up to ¥ 200,000. If you see it, please contact me.

Do not follow the rules for sorting

If you don't follow how to put it out, your neighbors will be in trouble. Please put out the garbage correctly.
Garbage that is not properly disposed of is left with a caution sticker.
It is decided to put out the garbage separately. If you do not separate the garbage even if you are careful, you have to pay 2,000 yen.

Prohibition of littering

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

Stop walking.

If you smoke outside, stop and smoke. In addition, littering of butts is prohibited. Please carry a portable butts holder.

Non-smoking areas

In Yokohama, there are no smoking areas (8 districts). Especially around the station with lots of traffic. To prevent burns and burns caused by tobacco fires and to maintain a clean city. If you smoke in a non-smoking area, you will be fined 2,000 yen.

Beware of illegal businesses

  • If you ask a company that does not have permission to carry garbage to dispose of garbage, it may cause trouble, so dispose of garbage.
    Please ask each ward collection office or supplier with permission of municipal solid waste collection transportation business of Yokohama-shi.
  • Companies that have permission to collect and transport municipal solid waste in Yokohama City do not collect items that are no longer needed while advertising with speakers.
  • When we asked a company advertised with speakers to dispose of waste, the collection was free, but a high disposal fee and work fee were taken.
    There is also a question.
  • If you have any questions about a licensed municipal solid waste collection and transportation business, ask the Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau Business Waste Management Section.
  • Ask each ward collection office about how to separate and put out household garbage.
Contact information
Contents Contact information
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Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau Business Division (*Japanese only)
Telephone: 045-671-3819
Fax: 045-662-1225
Email address: sj-gyomu@city.yokohama.jp

Littering, walking tobacco, smoking prohibited areas, and removal of garbage and recyclables

Beautification Promotion Section of Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau Street (*Japanese only)
Telephone: 045-671-2556
Fax: 045-663-8199
Email address: sj-machibika@city.yokohama.jp

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Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau Business Waste Management Section (*Japanese only)
Telephone: 045-671-2511
Fax: 045-663-0125
Email address: sj-syorigyo@city.yokohama.jp


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