Information checked as of 2026-08-10

After moving to Kumamoto Chuo Ward: getting started with garbage collection

First things to know

  • Collection day Collection days in Kumamoto Chuo Ward differ by town or neighborhood, so choose your new area to find the first collection date and how to put out garbage.
  • Bags Designated bags are required
  • Sorting 7 categories

Start with your new town or neighborhood

Choose an area to find your first collection date

Collection days vary within Kumamoto Chuo Ward. Choose your new town or neighborhood to see today's collection, the next collection, and upcoming dates.

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Sorting categories and commonly confusing items 7 categories
Burnable garbage PET bottles 特定品目 Plastic containers and packaging Recyclables 埋立ごみ
When and where to put out garbage 家庭ごみは収集日の朝8時30分までに、決められたごみステーションへ出します。前夜から出さず、区分ごとの収集日を公式カレンダーで確認します。
出す時間
家庭ごみは収集日の朝8時30分までに、決められたごみステーションへ出します。前夜から出さず、区分ごとの収集日を公式カレンダーで確認します。
熊本市 家庭ごみの分け方・出し方(植木地区を除く) / as of 2026-08-10 ↗
Where to put it out
家庭ごみは、お住まいの地域で決められたごみステーション(ごみ置き場・収集場所)へ出します。場所が分からない場合は、自治会関係者、隣保班長、不動産業者などへ確認します。
熊本市 家庭ごみの分け方・出し方(植木地区を除く) ↗
Check bulky waste and garbage disposal for your previous home It often takes time for bulky waste to be collected after you apply. If you miss the application deadline, you may not be able to put it out before you move. Once your moving date is set, first check the application deadline for the municipality of your previous address.

Waste before your move (previous address)

It often takes time for bulky waste to be collected after you apply. If you miss the application deadline, you may not be able to put it out before you move. Once your moving date is set, first check the application deadline for the municipality of your previous address.