Open hours: 9:00-16:30(closed between 12:00 and 13:00) Closed on Tuesdays, Fridays,* and New Year’s holiday (Jan 1st-3rd)
Phone: 098-965-6486
Notes: Normal waste such as combustible, incombustible, and recyclable waste cannot be disposed at this site
3. Have the waste collected by the municipality:
Cost
Large item: 600JPY/item
Desk, cupboard, stereo system, couch, wardrobe, bed, TV board, etc.
*In principle, things whose volume is 1㎥+ and weight is 10kg+ are considered to be “large bulky waste”
Small item: 300JPY/item
Child seat, tatami mat, CD player, vacuum cleaner, futon mat, microwave, chair, stove, tricycle, bicycle, electric fan, etc.
*In principle, things whose volume is less than 1㎥ and weight is less than 10kg
Collection days (vary depending on the area you live)
Nakama, Afuso, Kisenbaru, Seragaki, Ohta, and Onna area: 1st and 3rd Monday
*If any of these Mondays falls on a bank holiday, it’ll be compensated with Tuesday
How to process the disposal
Visit Onna village office to purchase a “bulky waste disposal ticket” and to arrange a collection date
Stick the ticket on the waste and take the waste outside by 8:30am on the collection day
Other information
Disposing of Air conditioners, TVs, refrigerators/freezers, washing machines/dryers
Air conditioners, TVs, refrigerators/freezers, and washing machines/dryers are specified as “designated home appliances” and are required to be recycled appropriately in accordance with the Home Appliance Recycling Law, and the cost for recycling process must be borne by the owner.
How to dispose of designated home appliances:
Take a photo of the specifications of the appliance (model#, manufacturer, manufacture year etc. need to be presented in the next step)
Visit a post office to purchase a “home appliance recycle ticket(家電リサイクル券)”
Purchase a “bulky waste disposal ticket(粗大ごみ処理券)” at Onna village office, and arrange a collection day
Stick both “home appliance recycle ticket” and “bulky waste disposal ticket” on the appliance
Take the appliance outside by 8:30am on the collection day
Disposing of computers
Contact ReNet Japan either via their online request form or by phone(0570-085-800) to request them to collect the computer
Pack your computer in any box
Sagawa Express will collect the box on a scheduled date
Once the disposal is complete, you will receive an email from ReNet Japan
Uruma City
In Uruma city, there are 2 ways to dispose of bulky waste
1. Take the waste to Okinawa Chubu-Kita environment by yourself:
Cost: 200JPY/item (purchase a bulky waste disposal ticket at Uruma city office)
Open hours: 8:30-16:30 (closed between 12:00 and 13:00)
Cost: 300JPY/item (purchase a bulky waste disposal ticket at a supermarket in Uruma city)
How to have the waste collected:
Purchase a bulky waste disposal ticket at a supermarket in Uruma city (AEON, San-A, or Kanehide) Show te following line to the cashier: 粗大ごみ処理券一枚お願いします
After purchasing, call Environment Division at Uruma city office (098-974-6164) to arrange a collection day *reception hours: 8:30-16:30 except between 12:00 and 13:00
Stick the ticket on the waste, and take the waste outside by 8:30am on the collection day
*In case of rain, please cover the item(s) with a plastic bag or something to prevent from getting wet.
Other information
Disposing of Air conditioners, TVs, refrigerators/freezers, washing machines/dryers
Air conditioners, TVs, refrigerators/freezers, and washing machines/dryers are specified as “designated home appliances” and are required to be recycled appropriately in accordance with the Home Appliance Recycling Law and the cost for the recycling process must be borne by the owner.
How to dispose of designated home appliances:
Take a photo of the specifications of the appliance (model#, manufacturer, manufacture year, etc.)
Visit a post office with the above photo to purchase a “home appliance recycle ticket(家電リサイクル券).” Show the following line and the photo to ask for the ticket: 家電リサイクル券を購入しに来ました。これが処分する家電の情報です。
*If you ask an electric appliance store to collect the item, DO NOT purchase this ticket yet.
Bring the item to Takunan Shouji, or you can ask an electric appliance store to collect the item for you.
Disposing of computers
Contact ReNet Japan either via their online request form or by phone(0570-085-800) to request them to collect the computer
Pack your computer in any box
Sagawa Express will collect the box on a scheduled date
Once the disposal is complete, you will receive an email from ReNet Japan
Yomitan Village
In Yomitan village there are 2 ways to dispose of bulky waste
1. Take the waste to Environment Beautification Center by yourself:
Cost: FREE
Open hours: 8:30-17:00 (closed between 12:00 and 13:00)
Phone: 098-982-8221
Note: Need to obtain a permission from Yomitan village office in advance
fill out a disposal application form and get a permission certificate
Cost: 300JPY/item (purchase a bulky waste disposal ticket at a supermarket in Yomitan village)
How to have the waste collected:
Purchase a bulky waste disposal ticket either at a supermarket or a convenience store in Yomitan village (AEON, San-A, Marudai, Family Mart, or Lawsons) Show the following line to the clerk so they will give you the disposal ticket. 「粗大ごみ処理券をお願いします」
After purchasing, call Yomitan Environment (098-958-3103) to arrange a collection day *reception hours: 8:30-17:00 except between 12:00 and 13:00
Stick the ticket on the waste, and take the waste outside by 8:30am on the collection day
Other information
Disposing of ACs, TVs, refrigerators, and washing machines/dryers
Air conditioners, TVs, refrigerators/freezers, and washing machines/dryers are specified as “designated home appliances” and are required to be recycled appropriately in accordance with the Home Appliance Recycling Law, and the cost for recycling process must be borne by the owner.
How to dispose of designated home appliances:
Take a photo of the specifications of the appliance (model#, manufacturer, manufacture year etc. need to be presented in the next step)
Visit a post office to purchase a “home appliance recycle ticket(家電リサイクル券)”
Purchase 5 “bulky waste disposal tickets(粗大ごみ処理券) - 1,500JPY” either at a supermarket or a convenience store in Yomitan village
Call Yomitan Environment (098-958-3103) to arrange a collection day *reception hours: 8:30-16:30 except between 12:00 and 13:00
Stick both “home appliance recycle ticket” and “bulky waste disposal tickets” on the appliance
Take the appliance outside by 8:30am on the collection day
Disposing of computers
Contact ReNet Japan either via their online request form or by phone(0570-085-800) to request them to collect the computer
Pack your computer in any box
Sagawa Express will collect the box on a scheduled date
Once the disposal is complete, you will receive an email from ReNet Japan
Kin Town
In Kin town there is only one way to dispose of bulky waste
Cost: 300JPY per item - available at supermarkets, convenience stores in Kin, or at the Kin town hall
Open hours: Sun, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:00-11:45, 13:00-16:15 (Closed on Mon and Thu)
Phone: 098-968-4705
Steps:
Buy a bulk waste disposal ticket at a convenience store/supermarket in Kin, or at Kin town hall (300JPY per item)
Call or visit Kin town hall with the Following info (phone: 098-968-4705)
1) your home address
2) your telephone number
3) name and quantity of the bulk waste
You will get a date for you to take the bulk waste to the disposal site and be issued a "reception number'
Write down the date and reception number you received on the disposal ticket and stick the ticket on the items
Disposing of ACs, TVs, refrigerators, and washing machines/dryers
Air conditioners, TVs, refrigerators/freezers, and washing machines/dryers are specified as “designated home appliances” and are required to be recycled appropriately in accordance with the Home Appliance Recycling Law, and the cost for recycling process must be borne by the owner.
Kin town does not provide any disposal services for the designated home appliances. Below are the steps you need to take to dispose of those items.
Steps:
Take a photo of the specifications of the appliance (model#, manufacturer, manufacture year etc. need to be presented in the next step)
Visit a post office with the specifications to purchase a “home appliance recycle ticket(家電リサイクル券)”
Take the items along with the recycle tickets to Takunan Shoji in Uruma city (No prior appointment required) Takunan shoji open hours:
Mon-Fri* 8:30-11:45, 13:00-16:00** *they are open on Saturdays, but may close randomly**last reception for those items is 16:00
Disposing of computers
Contact ReNet Japan either via their online request form or by phone(0570-085-800) to request them to collect the computer
Pack your computer in any box
Sagawa Express will collect the box on a scheduled date
Once the disposal is complete, you will receive an email from ReNet Japan
