How to Dispose Oversized Trash (Electronics, Appliances, Furniture) in Sapporo, Japan
Disposing big items in Japan such as electronics, appliances, and furniture needs to follow a certain procedure. No, putting them next to garbage bin in front of your apartment is ILLEGAL! Every area in Japan has its own rules when it comes to big items disposal. Here are 5 steps to dispose big items legally in Sapporo City, Hokkaido, Japan.
1) Identify your big trash
If you have fridge or washing machine you want to get rid, you can contact 2gaijin Sapporo for disposal service help, (Click here)
For more complete information, check Sapporo city website, (Japanese only)
2) Call Sapporo Garbage Collection Center (011-281-8153)
Only available from 9:00 ~ 16:30, and may only be available in Japanese
Identify what items you want to dispose
Operators will then tell you which stickers to buy and 4-digit code that needs to be written on the sticker.
3) Buy Big Trash Stickers!
You can buy this sticker in your local convenience stores.
In case you need to know how to say the sticker name in Japanese, it is pronounced, Oogata gomi shori shiiru
4) Put the sticker on the item
(with the 4-digit code)
(with the 4-digit code)
5)Take the item to garbage station
You need to carry the item downstairs to your apartment/ accommodation designated garbage station before the appointed collection day (may vary depending on your area).
