Summary
Sapporo City has published guidance on “self-delivery” — bringing household waste directly to a city processing facility — along with the periods during which certain facilities will not accept waste.
Key Points from the Official Notice
- According to Sapporo City’s official notice, the Shinoro Crushing Plant will not accept waste from Wednesday, September 2 through Sunday, September 27, for regular maintenance.
- According to the official notice, the Shiroishi Clean Center will not accept waste from Sunday, August 2 through Sunday, September 27, for regular maintenance. In addition, its phones will be unreachable from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, due to telephone equipment update work.
- According to the official notice, a waste delivery application form must be submitted at the time of drop-off, and it can also be downloaded and prepared in advance.
- According to the official notice, processing fees are ¥210 per 10kg at clean centers, crushing plants, and landfill sites, and ¥140 per 10kg at resource recycling plants.
- According to Sapporo City’s official notice, only vehicles may be used for self-delivery — waste cannot be brought in on foot, by bicycle, or by motorcycle.
What Users Should Check
- If you plan to use the Shinoro Crushing Plant or Shiroishi Clean Center, avoid the closure period (through September 27) when delivering waste.
- Before bringing in waste, prepare to separate items such as lithium-ion batteries, spray cans, and lighters from other waste.
- Downloading the waste delivery application form in advance will help make the process smoother on the day.
For the most current and accurate information, always check the official page.