How to Dispose of Oversized Garbage in 国立市

This guide explains how to dispose of oversized garbage in 国立市, 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 国立市

1. Check the size and type of the oversized garbage
   In 国立市, oversized garbage covers 一辺の長さが50センチメートル以上のもの（蛍光灯は1メートル以上、石油ストーブなどは50センチメートル未満でも対象）. Check the item and its size before applying.
2. Apply to the reception center
   Apply by one of: 電話・インターネット. By phone, call 042-505-5109 (月〜金 8:30〜17:00（祝日・年末年始を除く／インターネットは24時間）).
3. Buy and attach the disposal ticket
   Buy disposal tickets for the amount you're quoted. 手数料は品目ごとに定められ、200円からです。
4. Put it out on the collection day
   On the morning of the designated collection day, put it out at the specified place. 環境センターへ持ち込み可（収集の約4分の3程度の料金）

Oversized garbage must be carried out yourself

With 国立市'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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