Are You Familiar With…? How to Dispose of Large-Sized Waste

“Large-sized waste” refers to garbage measuring over 30 centimeters on any side in height, width or depth, such as futons and other furniture that are no longer needed in the household.

(1) Deciding on a Disposal Method for Large-Sized Waste
Individual collection: Monday through Saturday
Bringing items in yourself: Sundays
Note: If you bring in items yourself, the handling fee is lower than for individual collection.

(2) Applying to the Shinagawa Large-Sized Waste Reception Center
By telephone
Tel: 5715-1122
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., including national holidays
Via the Internet
Website: www.tokyosodai.jp/shinagawa/index.html
Notes:
1. If you want to bring in your item on a Sunday, please tell the operator.
2. If your item does not appear in the category list, please apply by telephone.

(3) Purchasing Large-Sized Waste Stickers
As instructed when making your appointment, buy the appropriate number of Shinagawa City’s stickers for large-sized waste from any sticker agent in the city (such as shops, supermarkets and convenience stores displaying the identifying sign).

(4) Disposing of Your Large-Sized Waste Item(s)
Individual collection
Attach Shinagawa City’s sticker(s) for large-sized waste to your item(s) and take it/them to the designated location by 8:00 a.m. on the collection day you reserved.
Bring your item(s) yourself on a Sunday
Attach Shinagawa City’s sticker(s) for large-sized waste to your item(s) and bring it/them to the Resources Recycling Center (1-4-1 Yashio) on the designated Sunday (your appointed day) between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

● Items That the City Cannot Collect as Large-Sized Waste
Refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, clothes dryers, TVs and air conditioners (indoor and outdoor components): Please contact the shop where you are buying a replacement or the Electric Appliance Recycling Reception Center (Tel: 5296-7200).
Hazardous items, chemicals, dangerous items, paint, cement, etc.: Please ask a specialized disposal company to handle your used item.
Personal computers (main body and display): Please contact the manufacturer of your computer for disposal. Please ask the particular manufacturer or the PC3R Promotion Association (Tel: 5282-7685) concerning the recycling fee and the reception service counter.

Inquiries: Shinagawa City Waste Collection Office
Shinagawa Office, Tel: 3490-7051
Ebara Office, Tel: 3786-6552