Japan's Waste Sorting App for Expats & Tourists
Snap a photo of any waste item and instantly know exactly how to dispose of it โ based on your neighborhood's rules in Japan. Built for expats, tourists, and newcomers.
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Used by expats, tourists & newcomers across Japan
Most-Requested Japan Garbage Guides
These are the topics people search for most when they need a clear answer fast: gomi apps, garbage day schedules, futon disposal, missing trash cans, and electronics recycling.
Everything You Need to Sort Right
From AI-powered scanning to local collection schedules, GomiSense handles Japan's complex waste rules so you don't have to.
AI Camera Scan
Point your camera at any item. Our AI identifies it instantly and tells you the exact disposal method for your neighborhood.
Collection Calendar
Never miss a pickup day. See today's collection, set morning reminders, and get notified before the cutoff time.
Recycling Map
Find 228+ waste collection points across Japan. Batteries, electronics, clothing โ we know where to drop it all.
8 Languages
Available in English, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Spanish. Japan's waste rules in your native language.
Eco Gamification
Earn points, build streaks, and level up from Eco Newcomer to Gomi Master. Making recycling fun, one scan at a time.
Seasonal Events
Join special campaigns tied to Japan's cultural calendar โ Sakura, Tanabata, O-soji and more. Earn bonus points.
Sorting Made Simple
Three steps to proper waste disposal in Japan โ no Japanese language skills required.
Snap a Photo
Open GomiSense and take a photo of any item you want to dispose of. The AI does the rest.
AI Identifies It
Our AI instantly recognizes the item and looks up your neighborhood's disposal rules.
Dispose Correctly
Get the exact bag color, collection day, and cutoff time. Set a reminder so you never forget.
Japan's 5 Waste Types, Simplified
Japan has strict, neighborhood-specific rules for each waste category. GomiSense knows them all.
Food scraps, paper, small wood items, rubber, leather goods
PET bottles, aluminum cans, glass bottles, cardboard, newspapers
Ceramics, small metal items, umbrellas, mirrors, chopsticks
Furniture, home appliances, bicycles โ requires paid disposal
Batteries, fluorescent bulbs, spray cans โ special drop-off required
Make Recycling Rewarding
Earn points for every scan, build daily streaks, and level up through 6 eco ranks. Become a Gomi Master.
Day Streak
21
+5 streak bonus
Eco Score
420
Eco Guardian
โ 600 pts
Current Level
Eco Newcomer
0 pts
Eco Learner
50 pts
Waste Sorter
150 pts
Eco Guardian
300 pts
Eco Hero
600 pts
Gomi Master
1000 pts
Japan's Cultural Calendar
Complete special campaigns tied to Japan's 10 seasonal events. Earn bonus points and celebrate Japanese culture.
New Year's Clean-Up
Jan 1โ15
Bean Throwing Season
Feb 1โ4
Spring Cleaning
Mar 1โ19
Cherry Blossom Season
Mar 20โApr 30
Golden Week Challenge
Apr 29โMay 6
Star Festival
Jul 1โ14
Summer Sort
Jul 15โAug 31
Halloween Haul
Oct 25โ31
Autumn Leaves
Oct 1โNov 30
Year-End Big Clean
Dec 1โ31
Waste Rules in Your Language
GomiSense is fully localized in 8 languages. Because understanding waste rules shouldn't require fluent Japanese.
Fast Answers to Japan Waste Questions
We built these answers around the exact questions expats, tourists, and new residents search for most often.
What garbage app options are available in Japan?
People in Japan often review both official municipal apps and broader tools like GomiSense. The right choice depends on whether you mainly need official local schedules, multilingual item lookup, or guidance that still helps after you move.
Is there a trash can app in Japan?
Yes. Many people search for a trash can app in Japan when they really need help finding the right disposal route or a nearby recycling point. GomiSense helps with both by showing item-specific rules and verified drop-off points.
How do I find my garbage day in Japan?
Garbage day depends on your city, ward, and neighborhood. GomiSense helps you check burnable, recyclable, non-burnable, and oversized waste schedules so you do not miss collection day.
How do I dispose of a futon in Japan?
Most futons count as sodai gomi in Japan, which means you usually need a booking, a disposal sticker, and a pickup day. Our futon disposal guide explains costs, ward rules, and the fastest alternatives.
Why are there no trash cans in Japan?
Public trash cans are rare in Japan because of security changes after 1995 and a strong social norm that people carry their own trash until they can sort it properly. That is why convenience stores, stations, and home sorting rules matter so much.
Where can I donate or recycle electronics in Japan?
Working electronics can be donated at any carrier shop (phones), Hard-Off or Book-Off (laptops, game consoles), or ward collection boxes (small appliances). For recycling, most options are free: carrier shops, ward boxes, and manufacturer mail-back programs for laptops.
What is sodai gomi and how do I book a pickup?
Sodai gomi is oversized waste in Japan โ anything over 30 cm that cannot go in regular garbage bags. Items include furniture, futons, bicycles, and large appliances. You must contact your ward to book a pickup date, buy a sticker at a convenience store, and put the item out on your appointment morning.
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