Summary
Kashiwa City has published guidance on sorting, drop-off locations, and temporary opening hours for disaster waste generated by flooding above floor level and other damage from the heavy rain on August 13.
Key Points from the Official Notice
- According to Kashiwa City’s official notice, “disaster waste” refers to household items that were in use before the heavy rain but were rendered unusable by it, generated within Kashiwa City.
- According to the official notice, disaster waste should be sorted according to the sorting chart. Residents of the Kashiwa area should bring waste to the Northern or Southern Clean Center, and residents of the Shonan area to Clean Center Shirasagi.
- According to the official notice, the Southern Clean Center accepts only burnable waste, futons and cushions, waste paper, used clothing and cloth, and pillows and mattresses without springs; all other items cannot be dropped off there.
- According to the official notice, drop-off is free of charge, but a disaster victim certificate (罹災証明書) must be presented either on-site or submitted later.
- According to Kashiwa City’s official notice, the Northern Clean Center and Clean Center Shirasagi will open temporarily on Sunday, August 16 (8:30 a.m.–noon and 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.).
What Users Should Check
- Confirm your designated drop-off location (Northern Clean Center, Southern Clean Center, or Clean Center Shirasagi) and which items each facility accepts, using the sorting chart.
- Plan to enter the facility gate within the drop-off hours (Monday–Saturday, excluding public holidays and the New Year period, 8:30 a.m.–noon and 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.).
- If you have not yet obtained a disaster victim certificate, contact the Waste Policy Division of the Environment Department to check whether it can be submitted later.
For the most current and accurate information, always check the official page.
Source
- Kashiwa City Official: On the Disposal of Disaster Waste from the Heavy Rain of August 13 (Last checked: 2026-08-15)