Burnable (Moeru) Trash
Food scraps, paper, wood, leather, rubber. Use designated bags (usually colored). Collection days vary by municipality.
Non-Burnable (Moenai) Trash
Ceramics, glass, small metal items, umbrellas. Separate from burnable trash. Check local rules for collection days.
Recyclables
PET bottles (emptied & labels removed), cans, glass bottles, cardboard, paper — must be sorted separately. Rinse containers before disposal.
No Street Littering
Littering carries fines up to ¥50,000–¥300,000 depending on location. Shibuya Ward introduced on-the-spot ¥2,000 fines in 2025.
Garbage Collection Days
Trash must be put out ONLY on designated collection days and ONLY in the morning. Leaving trash outside on wrong days is a violation.
Use Convenience Store Bins Properly
Convenience store trash bins are for store-purchased items only. Do not dump household trash in them — it is illegal.