Summary
Nagoya City has published a notice that it will change its criteria for determining oversized garbage starting October 2026.
Key Points from the Official Notice
- According to Nagoya City’s official notice, starting October 2026, oversized garbage will be defined as “items that do not fit in the 45-liter designated bag.”
- According to the official notice, until September 2026, the criterion for oversized garbage was “items exceeding 30 centimeters square.”
- According to the official notice, if a bag cannot be securely tied closed (for example, if it’s sealed with tape or covered using two overlapping bags), the item will be treated as oversized garbage.
- According to the official notice, some items—such as umbrellas—are exempt from being classified as oversized garbage even if they don’t fit in the 45-liter designated bag.
- According to the official notice, concrete blocks, bricks, roof tiles, and similar items require an application to the Oversized Garbage Reception Center, even if they fit in the designated bag, because they are difficult to process at the facility (there is no collection fee).
What Users Should Check
- Whether the item you want to dispose of fits in the 45-liter designated bag
- Whether your item is on the exemption list (umbrellas, watering cans, dustpans, frying pans, brooms, cutting boards, etc.)
- Whether your item—such as concrete blocks or bricks—is difficult to process at the facility and requires an application to the Oversized Garbage Reception Center
For the most current and accurate information, always check the official page.
Source
- Nagoya City Official | Oversized Garbage Criteria Change Starting October 2026 (Last checked: retrieval date)