To put out the garbage there are several rules, which are set by the local government. Garbage is separated into burnable (kitchen garbage, clothes, paper products), unburnable (plastics, metals, chinaware), recyclable (PET bottles, newspaper, cardboard, batteries) and oversized. The rules for garbage separation and disposal depend on the local council; therefore you should contact your local authority in order to get the details about your local garbage rules.

The local government has set the schedule for garbage collection in the morning time at a designated point, and in Tokyo each ward office has a recommended garbage bag. The matter of garbage is very strict in Japanese society and you are required to follow all rules and regulations which are set by the local government.

As for collecting oversized garbage (30cm or larger in width) such as furniture or bicycles, you need to contact the sanitation office or the municipal government and make an appointment for special pickup service.

The electrical products such as televisions, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and washing machines cannot be collected as oversized garbage. You can consult with the salesperson at an electric appliance store, or a recycling facility designated by the manufactures of the product. If you are planning to replace such electric appliances it is better to consult with the retailer where you will purchase a new one beforehand. If the product is still functioning, it may be a good idea to take it to a secondhand shop or give it to a friend.