How to Dispose of Oversized Garbage in 新宿区

This guide explains how to dispose of oversized garbage in 新宿区, 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 新宿区

1. Check the size and type of the oversized garbage
   In 新宿区, oversized garbage covers 一辺の長さがおおむね30センチメートルを超える家具・寝具・電気製品・自転車など. 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 03-5304-8080 (月〜土 8:00〜19:00（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. 有料粗大ごみ処理券を購入して支払います。料金は品目により異なります。
4. Put it out on the collection day
   On the morning of the designated collection day, put it out at the specified place.

Points to note when applying

家電リサイクル法対象品（テレビ・冷蔵庫・洗濯機・エアコン）とパソコンは対象外です。処理券に氏名または受付番号を記載し、各品物に貼り付けてください。

Oversized garbage must be carried out yourself

With 新宿区'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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