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Oversized Items Updated 2026-09-29 Morioka City

Mattress / Morioka City

TL;DR

Mattress is classified as "Oversized Items" in Morioka City. Fee: 3,400 yen with springs; 900 yen for others.

How to dispose 3 STEPS 3,400 yen with springs; 900 yen for others Reservation
  1. 1 Call the Morioka City Collection Center (019-603-8030; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and the year-end/New Year period) to book a collection (up to 3 items per booking)
  2. 2 Buy oversized garbage disposal tickets at a city office counter or at a ticket handling store such as a convenience store
  3. 3 On the designated day, attach the disposal ticket and put the item out in front of your home
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Oversized Items
Pickup Day Reserved day Pick a date by phone/web
Fee 3,400 yen with springs; 900 yen for others
Booking Reservation Apply to Morioka Collection Center

Details & How-to

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Mattress is classified as Oversized Items.

Disposal Steps

  1. Call the Morioka City Collection Center (019-603-8030; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and the year-end/New Year period) to book a collection (up to 3 items per booking)
  2. Buy oversized garbage disposal tickets at a city office counter or at a ticket handling store such as a convenience store
  3. On the designated day, attach the disposal ticket and put the item out in front of your home

Important Notes

  • The collection fee is 900 yen per item for collections on or after October 1, 2026 (for collections up to September 30: 600 yen if the longest of width, depth and height is under 2 m, 1,200 yen if it is 2 m or more)
  • If you already have disposal tickets at the fee in effect until September 30 and wish to exchange them for tickets at the fee from October 1, contact the Resource Recycling Promotion Division (019-626-3733) (no cash refunds)
  • Items whose longest side is 3 m or more, or items that two adults cannot carry, cannot be collected
  • For spring mattresses, the collection fee is 3,400 yen per item for collections on or after October 1, 2026 (2,500 yen when you bring it to the Recycling Center from October 1)
  • Mattresses without springs or magnets are Burnable Garbage (if they are still longer than 1 m when folded, they are Oversized Items)
  • You can also bring it yourself to the Recycling Center (32-5 Ohinata, Kawamata, Morioka; 019-685-2151) for 50 yen per 10 kg or part thereof
  • This data is for the Morioka area; Tonan/Tamayama areas differ

Compare Your Options

Municipal collection 3,400 yen with springs; 900 yen for others

Classified as Oversized Items in Morioka City. The cheapest standard route. Oversized items require advance booking.

Junk removal service PR Paid (quote)

They handle carrying out, scheduling, and bulk pickup. Best when in a hurry or unable to carry items.

Sell to a buyback service PR Free (may earn cash)

Newer items from major brands in working condition may sell instead of costing disposal fees. Appraisal is free.

Give away / Sell directly Free~

In good condition, local boards or flea market apps may find a taker. Best if you have time to spare.

When hiring a service, verify they hold a general waste collection license. How to spot bad services
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Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Official Info & Contact

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Morioka City Contact

Contact
Muni. Morioka City Iwate
Dept. Morioka Collection Center 📞 019-603-8030 / 9:00-16:00 (closed weekends/holidays)
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Oversized Items

Official Sources

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