Soil/Sand ／ Yokohama City
TL;DR
Soil/Sand is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage" in Yokohama City.
- 1 Put it in small bags (if there is a lot, put it out a little at a time over several collection days)
- 2 Put it out on the Non-burnable Garbage collection day (twice a week, the same day as Burnable Garbage)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Non-burnable Garbage
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Soil/Sand is classified as Non-burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Put it in small bags (if there is a lot, put it out a little at a time over several collection days)
- Put it out on the Non-burnable Garbage collection day (twice a week, the same day as Burnable Garbage)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
Disposal Method Comparison
| Method | Cost | Effort | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal | Low/Free | Medium | Slow |
| Pickup | High | Low | Fast |
| Recycle | Free+ | Medium | Medium |
| Flea market | Free+ | High | Slow |
Official Info & Contact
03Yokohama City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Yokohama City
Kanagawa
Dept.
Resource Recycling Bureau Operations Division
📞 045-671-3819 / Weekdays 8:45-17:15
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Non-burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.yokohama.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-10-05
Disclaimer
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