Summary
Kashiwa City (柏市) has published guidance encouraging residents to use reuse services before disposing of unwanted items as waste. The city has partnered with “Oikura” and “Jmty (ジモティー)”, and on May 29, 2026, the city’s first dedicated reuse drop-off location — Jmty Spot Kashiwa Toyoshiki — opened its doors.
Key Points from the Official Notice
- According to Kashiwa City’s official notice, “Oikura” is a service that lets users request bulk quotes from multiple secondhand buyers at once. Large items are eligible for on-site pickup, and same-day or weekend/holiday handoffs are available.
- According to the official notice, “Jmty” focuses on local peer-to-peer transactions, requires no shipping arrangements in most cases, is free to register and use with no transaction fees, and can handle items that buyback shops may not accept.
- According to the official notice, “Jmty Spot Kashiwa Toyoshiki” (816-13 Toyoshiki, Kashiwa) is a free donation drop-off point exclusively for Kashiwa City residents (photo ID required). Accepted items include furniture, home appliances, children’s goods, sports and leisure equipment, musical instruments, dishes, books, CDs, clothing, and pet supplies.
- According to the official notice, the store’s hours are weekdays 11:00–20:00 and weekends/holidays 10:00–20:00, with closures on the third Wednesday of each month and December 30–January 3.
What Users Should Check
- Step-by-step instructions for each service are available via the links on Kashiwa City’s official page.
- The Jmty Spot drop-off is restricted to Kashiwa City residents; bring a photo ID when visiting.
- The official notice states that “the city bears no responsibility whatsoever for any issues arising from use of these services,” so please review each service’s terms of use beforehand.
For the most current and accurate information, always check the official page.
Source
- Kashiwa City Official | Before You Throw It Away — Have You Considered Reuse? (Last checked: 2026-05-31)