How to Dispose of Oversized Garbage in 立川市

This guide explains how to dispose of oversized garbage in 立川市, 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 立川市

1. Check the size and type of the oversized garbage
   Check whether the item you want to throw away counts as oversized garbage, and its size.
2. Apply to the reception center
   Apply by one of: 電話・インターネット. By phone, call 042-531-5311 (月〜金 9:00〜16:00（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. 粗大ごみは品目別にポイントが定められ、ポイント数に応じて手数料が決まります。
4. Put it out on the collection day
   On the morning of the designated collection day, put it out at the specified place. 総合リサイクルセンターへ持ち込み可

Points to note when applying

品目の追加・変更は収集日前日（前日が日・祝の場合は直近の開庁日）の正午までにご連絡ください。

Oversized garbage must be carried out yourself

With 立川市'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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