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Appliance Recycling Updated 2026-03-28 Yuasa Town

Refrigerator / Yuasa Town

TL;DR

Refrigerator is classified as "Appliance Recycling" in Yuasa Town.

How to dispose 4 STEPS Appliance recycling
  1. 1 This item is covered by the Home Appliance Recycling Law; the town does not take it back directly and does not accept it as oversized garbage
  2. 2 Have it taken back by the store where you bought it, or by the store where you buy a replacement
  3. 3 If you do not know the store where you bought it, or it is closed or far away, consult a cooperating retailer or a retailer belonging to the national electrical appliance retailers' association
  4. 4 If you bring it to a designated collection site yourself, pay the recycling fee at a post office
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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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Refrigerator is classified as Appliance Recycling.

Disposal Steps

  1. This item is covered by the Home Appliance Recycling Law; the town does not take it back directly and does not accept it as oversized garbage
  2. Have it taken back by the store where you bought it, or by the store where you buy a replacement
  3. If you do not know the store where you bought it, or it is closed or far away, consult a cooperating retailer or a retailer belonging to the national electrical appliance retailers' association
  4. If you bring it to a designated collection site yourself, pay the recycling fee at a post office

Important Notes

  • A collection and transport fee is required in addition to the recycling fee (check the fee with the store you ask to collect it)
  • It is not accepted at the Sunday oversized garbage collection either

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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Yuasa Town Contact

Contact
Muni. Yuasa Town 和歌山県
Dept. 町民生活課 (Citizen's Life Department)
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Appliance Recycling

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Yuasa Town, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEYuasa Town LAST REVIEW2026-03-28 PREFWakayama