간단 답변
Osaka City collects combustible waste twice weekly, recyclables once weekly, and oversized items by appointment. Place garbage in designated bags (not required to be transparent like Tokyo) at your collection point by 9:00 AM. Osaka provides multilingual garbage guides in 8+ languages through ward offices and the city website.
Collection Categories
| Category | Examples | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Combustible (普通ごみ) | Food waste, paper, cloth, plastic packaging | 2x/week |
| Recyclables (資源ごみ) | Cans, bottles, PET, newspapers, cardboard | 1x/week |
| Bulky waste (粗大ごみ) | Furniture, appliances over 30cm | By appointment (0120-79-0053) |
Osaka vs Tokyo Difference
Osaka's sorting system is simpler than Tokyo's. Plastic packaging goes with combustible waste in Osaka (not separated). Garbage bags do not need to be transparent. Collection is by 9:00 AM (not 8:00 AM like most Tokyo wards).
자주 묻는 질문
Q: Where can I get the garbage calendar in English?
A: Multilingual garbage guides are available at your ward office, the One-Stop Center, and the Osaka City website. Guides are available in English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Portuguese, and other languages.
면책 조항
Collection schedules vary by neighborhood. Check your ward office for your specific schedule.
최종 업데이트: April 2026.