We sometimes receive requests for collection from people who have started living in Japan for work or study abroad.
During the first or second month of living in Japan, I could only speak a little Japanese, and when I went to my room, I saw a large amount of cardboard stuffed with countless pieces of garbage.
We will introduce the reasons why garbage tends to accumulate immediately after moving to Japan and solutions.
■Factor 1: I don’t know how to throw it away
The number one reason why garbage accumulates is because people don’t know how to throw it away.
In Japan, local governments determine how to dispose of trash, so collection dates and items vary depending on the region.
Additionally, each building has its own designated storage area, so there may be cases where the way your acquaintances or friends dispose of items does not necessarily match your own.
As a result, it seems that once you start living there, you tend to accumulate garbage.
■Factor 2: Cardboard is easy to obtain
Immediately after moving, large furniture and home appliances are often purchased, and cases for transporting them are easily available.
After opening, the cardboard box turns into a large-capacity trash can and is left in the room.
There is a saying in Japan that goes, “Put a lid on something that stinks,” but isn’t the feeling of wanting to leave something smelly until it fills up the room all over the world?
■Solution: Know the pattern of disposal
The best way to dispose of garbage in Japan is to utilize garbage collection by local governments.
However, until you are fully familiar with it, we recommend that you use it in conjunction with a paid agency service called a junk item collection company.
How about gradually getting used to your new life and maintaining a comfortable living space by gradually learning the municipal garbage collection methods, and if you have trouble disposing of them, use an unwanted item collection service?
Nishida Service also has staff who can speak English.
If you are having trouble disposing of trash, please feel free to contact us.
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