Information checked as of 2026-08-14
After moving to Yamagata City: getting started with garbage collection
First things to know
- Collection day Collection days in Yamagata City 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 5 categories
- Bulky waste Bulky waste and cardboard from a move may not be accepted in regular collection. View bulky waste guidance for Yamagata City →
Start with your new town or neighborhood
Choose an area to find your first collection date
Collection days vary within Yamagata City. Choose your new town or neighborhood to see today's collection, the next collection, and upcoming dates.
Designated bags and where to buy them
- 袋の種類
- もやせるごみ、雑貨品・小型廃家電類、プラスチック類、埋立ごみは品目別の指定袋を使います。ビン・カン、ペットボトル、スプレー缶、水銀含有ごみは無色透明の袋で出し、古紙類とふとん類はひもでまとめます。ふとん類には1枚につき60円の共通収集シールも貼ります。 山形市 ごみの出し方 / as of 2026-08-09 ↗
Sorting categories and commonly confusing items 5 categories
もやせるごみ
Bottles and cans
雑貨・廃家電・プラスチック
ペットボトル・古紙類
埋立ごみ・水銀含有ごみ・ふとん類
When and where to put out garbage 家庭ごみは、収集日当日の午前6時から午前8時までに出します。
- Where to put it out
- 通常収集の家庭ごみは、町内会などが山形市長の承認を得て設置した集積所のうち、品目に応じて各地区の「もやせるごみ集積所」または「もやせないごみ集積所」へ出します。 山形市 令和8年度一般廃棄物処理実施計画 ↗
Municipal guidance referenced on this page Bulky waste
Bulky waste from your move
See how to apply, pay fees, or use drop-off options in the bulky waste guide for Yamagata City.
View bulky waste guidance for Yamagata City →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.