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Garbage Disposal

 

Garbage must be separated correctly depending on the designated category.

Complying with the rules of garbage disposal is an especially important part of living in Japan.

Disposal procedures differ by city. Please confirm in advance and follow their rules.

 

       [ Higashi-Hiroshima City ]        

 

*The classification and disposal methods of household garbage have been partially changed from October 2021.

 Details: Higashi-Hiroshima City Website

 

Household Waste

<Collection dates for household waste>

- Buy the garbage bag designated by Higashi-Hiroshima City.

- Separate garbage correctly depending on the category.

- Put the separated garbage into the designated bag.

- Bring the garbage to the pickup site on the designated collection day.

 

  

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*The bags for trade refuse may be used depending on the apartment.

Please confirm with the landlord.

<Trade refuse>

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Large waste

The city hall collects large waste once or twice a year. The collection day and place differ

depending on where you live.

Caution! Air conditioners, TVs, refrigerators/freezers, washing machines/laundry dryers

and PCs cannot be collected by the city.

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Air conditioners, TVs, refrigerators/freezers, washing machines/laundry dryers:

In accordance with the home appliances recycling law, these items should be disposed of

by electronics appliance stores. A recycling charge is always required for the disposal. 

Computers: Please check with the manufacturer or the PC3R Promotion Association.

 

For more details, please see the Higashi-Hiroshima City wabsite: How to dispose of household garbage

 (★When bringing garbage directly to Hiroshima-Chuo Ecopark by youself: See page 2)

 

 

 

         [ Hiroshima City ]             

Household Waste

- Separate garbage correctly depending on the category
- Put the separated garbage into the appropriate bag
- Bring garbage to the pickup site on the designated collection day.

 

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*Sandbags are not permitted for use.

 

Large waste:

    Reservation for collection/How to discharge

 

Caution! Air conditioners, TVs, refrigerators/freezers, washing machines/laundry dryers

and PCs cannot be collected by the city.

 

Air conditioners, TVs, refrigerators/freezers, washing machines/laundry dryers:

In accordance with the home appliances recycling law, these items should be

disposed of by electronics appliacnce stores. A recycling charge is always required

for the disposal.

Computers: Please check with the manufacturer or the PC3R Promotion Association.

 

For more details, please see the Hiroshima City Website: Household Waste Disposal Guidelines

 

 

Latest update: October 12, 2021


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