Summary
Sapporo City has updated its guidance on self-hauling household waste (bringing waste directly to the city’s processing facilities).
Key Points from the Official Notice
- According to Sapporo City’s official notice, the shredding equipment at the Shinoro Shredding Facility is out of order, and residents are asked to cooperate by bringing cut grass, pruned branches, futons, tatami mats, and similar items to the Komaoka Shredding Facility or the Hassamu Shredding Facility instead
- According to the official notice, repairs are underway with a target restoration date of mid-October
- According to the official notice, processing fees are 210 yen per 10kg at cleaning plants, shredding plants, and landfill disposal sites, and 140 yen per 10kg at resource recycling plants
- According to Sapporo City’s official notice, fire incidents caused by lithium-ion batteries and similar items are increasing, so residents are asked to always remove any removable dry-cell or rechargeable batteries
- According to the official notice, only vehicles may be used to bring in waste, and waste from other municipalities or belonging to other people cannot be brought in
What Users Should Check
- If bringing in cut grass, pruned branches, futons, or tatami mats, consider using the Komaoka or Hassamu Shredding Facility instead of the Shinoro Shredding Facility
- Remove batteries and fuel-containing items in advance, and unload hazardous materials separately from other waste
- Before hauling waste in, check the acceptance criteria, accepted hours, and any suspension periods due to scheduled maintenance
For the most current and accurate information, always check the official page.