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Appliance Recycling Updated 2026-03-21 Akishima City

Washing Machine / Akishima City

TL;DR

Washing Machine is classified as "Appliance Recycling" in Akishima City.

How to dispose 4 STEPS Appliance recycling
  1. 1 Because it is covered by the Home Appliance Recycling Law, the city neither collects nor processes it
  2. 2 When replacing it, have the store where you buy the new one take it back, or have the store where you bought it take it back (a recycling fee and a fee paid to the store are required)
  3. 3 To take it yourself, buy a home appliance recycling ticket at a post office, fill it in and attach it, and take it to the designated collection site (Nippon Express Tachikawa designated collection site, 042-524-3217)
  4. 4 Ask a collection and transport company (a recycling fee and a collection and transport fee are required)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Appliance Recycling
Pickup Day Check See municipal calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Washing Machine is classified as Appliance Recycling.

Disposal Steps

  1. Because it is covered by the Home Appliance Recycling Law, the city neither collects nor processes it
  2. When replacing it, have the store where you buy the new one take it back, or have the store where you bought it take it back (a recycling fee and a fee paid to the store are required)
  3. To take it yourself, buy a home appliance recycling ticket at a post office, fill it in and attach it, and take it to the designated collection site (Nippon Express Tachikawa designated collection site, 042-524-3217)
  4. Ask a collection and transport company (a recycling fee and a collection and transport fee are required)

Important Notes

  • There is no designated collection site within Akishima City
  • Recycling fees are set according to the manufacturer and size

Compare Your Options

Subject to the Home Appliance Recycling Law. Cannot go to regular municipal collection. Choose one of the methods below.
Designated Collection Point / Retailer Recycling fee + transport

The official route under the Home Appliance Recycling Law. Retailer pickup is easiest when replacing.

Junk removal service PR Paid (quote)

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

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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Akishima City Contact

Contact
Muni. Akishima City 東京都
Dept. Waste Management Division, Environment Department 📞 042-546-5300
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Appliance Recycling

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Akishima City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEAkishima City LAST REVIEW2026-03-21 PREFTokyo