간단 답변
Shinjuku follows Tokyo's strict garbage sorting system. Combustible waste is collected twice a week, recyclables once a week, and non-combustibles twice a month. Place bags at your designated collection point by 8:00 AM on your scheduled day. Shinjuku City provides a multilingual garbage calendar.
Garbage Categories & Collection Schedule
| Category | Examples | Frequency | Bag Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combustible (燃やすごみ) | Food scraps, paper, cloth, leather, rubber | 2x per week | Transparent/semi-transparent |
| Non-combustible (燃やさないごみ) | Ceramics, glass, metal, small appliances | 2x per month | Transparent/semi-transparent |
| Recyclables (資源ごみ) | Newspapers, cardboard, cans, bottles, PET bottles | 1x per week | Separated by type |
| Oversized (粗大ごみ) | Furniture, appliances over 30cm | By appointment | Fee-based sticker required |
How to Dispose of Oversized Items
Getting Your Garbage Calendar
Shinjuku City publishes garbage collection calendars in English, Chinese, Korean, and Nepali. Pick one up at Shinjuku City Hall (1-4-1 Kabukicho) or download from the Shinjuku City website. Your landlord or building management may also have a copy. The 'Shinjuku Garbage Sorting' app is available in multiple languages.
Common Mistakes
- Putting garbage out the night before — it attracts crows and can result in complaints from neighbors
- Using colored or opaque bags — Shinjuku requires transparent or semi-transparent bags
- Not rinsing PET bottles and cans before recycling
- Throwing electronics (TVs, fridges, ACs, washers) in regular garbage — these require special disposal
자주 묻는 질문
Q: What if I miss the collection day?
A: Take your garbage back inside and wait for the next scheduled day. Leaving garbage at the collection point on the wrong day may result in it being left behind with a warning sticker.
Q: How do I dispose of a bicycle?
A: Bicycles are oversized waste. Call 03-5388-5300 to schedule a pickup and purchase a disposal sticker (typically ¥800).
면책 조항
Collection schedules vary by neighborhood within Shinjuku. Check your specific area's calendar. Contact Shinjuku City Hall at 03-3209-1111 for the latest information.
최종 업데이트: April 2026.