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Garbage & Recycling in Yokohama

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Yokohama has a detailed garbage sorting system with 15+ categories. Combustible waste is collected 2x/week. Cans/bottles/PET bottles are collected on separate days. Yokohama uses a "G30/3R" waste reduction system. Place garbage at your collection point by 8:00 AM. Multilingual garbage guides are available in 14 languages from your ward office or the Yokohama City website.

Collection Categories

CategoryExamplesFrequency
Combustible (燃やすごみ)Food waste, paper, cloth, small plastic2x/week
Cans/Bottles/PET (缶・びん・ペットボトル)Aluminum, steel, glass, PET bottles1x/week
Small metal (小さな金属類)Pots, pans, metal items under 30cm1x/week
Plastic containers (プラスチック製容器包装)Plastic bags, trays, wrapping with プラ mark1x/week
Oversized (粗大ごみ)Furniture, appliances over 50cmBy appointment (0570-200-530)

Yokohama's Strict Sorting

Yokohama is known for strict garbage sorting. Improperly sorted bags may be left uncollected with a warning sticker. Key tips: rinse PET bottles and remove caps separately, flatten cardboard, and separate plastic packaging (プラ mark) from regular combustible waste. Yokohama provides a sorting search tool on its city app.

자주 묻는 질문

Q: Where can I get the garbage guide in my language?

A: Yokohama provides garbage sorting guides in 14 languages including English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, and more. Get them at your ward office or download from the city website.

Q: What happens if I sort garbage incorrectly?

A: Incorrectly sorted bags will be left at the collection point with a yellow warning sticker. Re-sort and put it out on the correct day. Repeated violations may result in a warning from your neighborhood association.

면책 조항

Collection schedules vary by area. Check the Yokohama City app or your ward office for your specific schedule.

최종 업데이트: April 2026.

※ The information on this site is 참고용. Please confirm procedure details at your local municipal office.

자주 묻는 질문

How strict is garbage sorting in Yokohama?

Very strict. Yokohama has 15+ categories. Improperly sorted bags are left uncollected with a warning sticker. Guides are available in 14 languages.

Where can I get the Yokohama garbage guide in English?

At your ward office or the Yokohama City website. Available in 14 languages.

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