Terms of Use

Please read these Terms of Use before using “Japan Garbage Disposal Encyclopedia” (hereinafter “this site”). By using this site, you agree to these terms.

1. Service Description

This site provides information about garbage sorting and disposal methods for various municipalities in Japan, organized in an easy-to-understand format.

Information Provided

Garbage sorting rules for each municipality
Disposal methods by item type
How to apply for oversized garbage collection
Collection schedules and fee information
Links to official municipal websites

2. Disclaimer

Accuracy of Information

While the information on this site is based on official municipal sources, please note the following:

Information Delays: Changes to municipal systems or fee revisions may take time to be reflected on this site
Transcription Errors: Errors may occur during the process of transcribing and editing information
Regional Differences: Rules may differ between districts within the same municipality

Important: Please use the information on this site as a reference only. When actually disposing of garbage, please verify the latest information on official municipal websites or distributed materials.

Limitation of Liability

The operator is not responsible for any damages resulting from the use of information on this site, including but not limited to:

Penalties or costs due to incorrect garbage disposal
Inconvenience due to misunderstanding collection schedules
Differences in fees
Other direct or indirect damages

External Links

This site contains links to external sites such as official municipal websites. The operator is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or safety of these external sites.

3. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are prohibited when using this site:

Unauthorized copying, reprinting, or redistributing content from this site
Interfering with the operation of this site
Causing damage to other users or third parties
Activities that violate laws or public order
Activities that damage the credibility of this site

4. Copyright

However, quotation is permitted under the following conditions:

The source (this site’s name and URL) is clearly stated
The quoted portion is supplementary (your own text is primary)
The scope of quotation is reasonable

5. Personal Information

For information about how personal information is handled on this site, please see our Privacy Policy.

6. Service Changes, Interruptions, and Termination

The operator may change, interrupt, or terminate services on this site in the following cases:

System maintenance or inspection
Natural disasters, accidents, or other unavoidable circumstances
When the operator deems it necessary

The operator is not responsible for any damages to users resulting from such changes, interruptions, or termination.

7. Changes to Terms

The operator may change these Terms of Use as needed. Changed terms take effect when posted on this site.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

The interpretation and application of these Terms of Use shall be governed by Japanese law. In the event of disputes related to this site, the Tokyo District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction as the court of first instance.

9. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms of Use, please visit our Contact Page.

Established: January 24, 2026 Last Updated: January 24, 2026