Key Points
- Collection may be suspended or delayed in bad weather; many cities publish criteria and notice methods.
- Temporary sites may be set up for disaster waste, sometimes with different sorting rules.
- Check your municipality’s website and emergency information for the latest collection status.
Background
During typhoons, heavy rain or snow, collection may be suspended or delayed to keep crews safe. After disasters, large volumes of “disaster waste” arise, so cities increasingly plan and publish candidate temporary sites and sorting rules in advance.
What Cities Are Doing (official announcements)
- Sapporo City: 大雪による家庭ごみ収集の大幅な遅延について（北海道・札幌市）
- Fukuoka City: 台風・大雨時の家庭ごみ収集中止、福岡市が判断基準と通知方法を案内
- Shinjuku Ward: 新宿区｜災害時のごみの出し方チラシ・廃棄物処理計画を公開
- Fukuoka City: 福岡市が災害ごみ一次仮置場の候補地を7区ごとに公開
- Yokohama City: 横浜市｜災害時のごみの分け方・出し方と廃棄物処理計画の案内
What to Check
- On days with severe weather, check your city site for suspension notices.
- If suspended, store waste until the next collection day (do not leave it out).
- For disaster waste, follow the temporary-site guidance and sorting rules.
Note: This article summarizes nationwide trends based on official municipal announcements. It does not assert any specific city’s exact rules. Always verify the latest information on your municipality’s official website.