TL;DR: In Japan you can dispose of unwanted items four ways — sell/give away, municipal oversized garbage, appliance recycling (for TVs/fridges/washers/ACs), or a junk-removal service. For volume or speed, use a service; to do it on moving day, bundle it on IeGo.
Junk Removal in Japan
Updated: June 2026
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Sort everything
Split into reusable, recyclable, and waste — and by size. Set aside usable items to sell or give away.
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Sell or give away usable items
Use recycle shops, flea-market apps, or IeGo Marketplace. Items in good condition can fetch a buy-back price.
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Put furniture out as oversized garbage
Apply to your municipality, buy an oversized-garbage sticker, and set items out on the assigned day. Cheap (¥100s–1,000s) but you carry it out and it takes days.
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Follow the appliance recycling law
TVs, fridges, washers, and ACs can't go out as oversized garbage. Use retailer take-back or a designated drop-off; expect a recycling fee (a few thousand yen) plus haulage.
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Hire a junk-removal service for volume
Same-day, carry-out included — no heavy lifting. Choose a load-it-all light truck or a 2-ton plan. Compare providers free on IeGo.
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Bundle it with your move
On IeGo you can book moving and junk removal in one request and have everything hauled away on moving day.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does junk removal cost in Japan?
Single items start from a few thousand yen; a load-it-all light truck runs ¥10,000–30,000, and a 2-ton truck ¥30,000–80,000, varying by item, volume, floor, and region.
Can I throw away a fridge or washing machine as oversized garbage?
No. TVs, fridges, washers, and ACs fall under the Home Appliance Recycling Law and can't go out as oversized garbage. Use retailer take-back, a designated drop-off, or a disposal service.
What's the cheapest way to dispose of furniture?
Municipal oversized-garbage pickup is cheapest (¥100s–1,000s), but you must carry it out yourself and it takes days. A junk-removal service is easier if you want it gone fast.
Can items be collected on moving day?
Yes — IeGo lets you book moving and junk removal together, so unwanted items are taken at the same time as your move.