Summary
Sapporo City has published the latest status of its waste processing facilities for self-delivery of household waste, including the resumption of acceptance at the Hassamu Crushing Plant, an equipment failure at the Shinoro Crushing Plant, and a temporary suspension of acceptance at the Shiroishi Cleaning Plant for scheduled maintenance.
Key Points from the Official Notice
- According to Sapporo City’s official notice, the Hassamu Crushing Plant, which had suspended acceptance for equipment repair work following a fire, resumed accepting self-delivered waste on Monday, August 24.
- According to the official notice, the processing equipment at the Shinoro Crushing Plant used for shredding wood, grass, cloth, and similar items is currently out of order. Residents bringing in cut grass, pruned branches, futons, tatami mats, and similar items are asked to use the Hassamu Crushing Plant or the Komaoka Crushing Plant instead.
- According to the official notice, the Shiroishi Cleaning Plant has suspended acceptance for scheduled maintenance from Sunday, August 2 to Sunday, September 27.
- According to the official notice, processing fees are 210 yen per 10kg at cleaning plants, crushing plants, and landfill sites, and 140 yen per 10kg at resource recycling plants. Payment must be made in cash after weighing at each facility.
- According to the official notice, fire incidents caused by lithium-ion batteries have been increasing. Residents are asked to always remove removable dry-cell batteries, rechargeable batteries, and stove fuel before bringing in items for disposal.
What Users Should Check
- Before bringing in waste, confirm the suspension periods for the facility you plan to use (Shinoro Crushing Plant: September 2 to September 27; Komaoka: May 8 to May 30; Hassamu: scheduled June 1 to June 24)
- Always remove and take out lithium-ion batteries, dry-cell batteries, rechargeable batteries, fuel, and other hazardous items before delivery
- Note that only delivery by car is permitted, no advance reservation is required, and payment of the processing fee is still required even when using the designated yellow garbage bags
For the most current and accurate information, always check the official page.