A practical guide for waste during your Tokyo trip, plus official recycling data. Traveln never treats a household collection point as a public bin.
What should I do now?
Use a marked bin
Sort exactly as the labels show. A bottle-recycling box is not for mixed rubbish.
Ask before using it
A shop may accept only waste from products bought there. Ask staff rather than assuming.
Carry it safely
If there is no suitable bin, seal it in a small bag and ask your accommodation later.
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このごみは、こちらで捨てられますか？
だめな場合、どこへ持っていけばよいですか？
だめな場合、どこへ持っていけばよいですか？
May I dispose of this waste here? If not, where should I take it?
Official recycling points
Important: these are not general public bins. Bring only the items listed for each point.
Search 89 official take-back and recycling points in Koto, Bunkyo and Shinagawa. Opening times and accepted items can change.
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How is this item sorted?
Koto City household guidance only — not a Tokyo-wide rule and not permission to use a neighbourhood collection site.
Choose a common travel item, or search the official directory in Japanese. Show the result to staff if you need help.