Essential guide to sorting and disposing garbage in Tokyo
Improper disposal can result in fines up to ¥50,000
Shows respect for neighbors and management
Tokyo recycles 80% of waste with your help
Incorrect disposal gets warnings and fines
By 8:00 AM
By 8:00 AM
2nd & 4th only
By 8:00 AM
✅ Sort into proper categories
✅ Put out morning by 8 AM
✅ Rinse all recyclables clean
✅ Use transparent bags
✅ Call & attach proper sticker
✅ Drain all liquids first
A: Won’t be collected. Warning sticker placed. Take back, sort correctly, put out on proper day.
A: Convenience stores, supermarkets, 100-yen shops. Use transparent/semi-transparent bags (¥100-300/pack).
A: No. Must put out morning of collection day by 8 AM. No night before, no late disposal.
A: Pour cooled oil into bottle or use solidifying agents. Dispose as burnable garbage. Never pour down drain.
A: No. “4 major appliances” require special recycling. Contact retailer or recycling service (¥3,000-5,000 fee).
Contact RAI management or city hotline for assistance