How to Dispose of Oversized Garbage in あきる野市

This guide explains how to dispose of oversized garbage in あきる野市, broken down by application method, where to apply, fees, and points to note. In most cases oversized garbage requires advance application and does not appear on the collection calendar.

Steps to put out oversized garbage in あきる野市

1. Check the size and type of the oversized garbage
   In あきる野市, oversized garbage covers 一辺の長さがおおむね50センチメートル以上のもの. Check the item and its size before applying.
2. Apply to the reception center
   Apply by one of: 電話. By phone, call 042-558-1111 (月〜金 8:30〜17:00（土日・祝日・年末年始を除く）).
3. Buy and attach the disposal ticket
   Buy disposal tickets for the amount you're quoted. 粗大ごみ処理券（シール）を購入し、品目に応じた金額を支払います。
4. Put it out on the collection day
   On the morning of the designated collection day, put it out at the specified place. 西秋川衛生組合（あきる野市高尾521番地）へ持ち込み可（9:00〜16:00、正午〜13時を除く、重量制）

Points to note when applying

申し込みは生活環境課、または地区ごとの収集業者へ直接電話してください。

Oversized garbage must be carried out yourself

With あきる野市's door-to-door collection, in principle the applicant must carry the oversized garbage out to a designated spot in front of the building or on the premises themselves. Collection staff do not come into your room to pick it up, so dressers, beds, sofas, and large appliances can be a surprisingly heavy burden to move up and down stairs and carry out. It can be especially difficult on upper floors of buildings without an elevator, or for people living alone or the elderly to carry out on their own.

If you simply cannot carry it out yourself, or want to clear everything quickly without waiting for the collection day, one option is to use a junk removal company that handles carry-out and transport from inside your room. Since prices and services vary widely between companies, it's reassuring to compare quotes from several before deciding.

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