GomiMap vs GomiGuide Japan

GomiMap is your ultimate companion for navigating waste disposal in Japan! With our extensive database, you can quickly find the nearest trash cans. Our AI-powered technology provides precise, ward-specific guidance for sorting waste, making it easier for locals, tourists, and foreign residents to understand Japan's complex trash disposal rules. GomiMap simplifies recycling, reduces confusion, and helps boost recycling rates across the country. Join our growing, crowdsourced community to contribute, add new locations, and make a positive environmental impact together. As a non-profit initiative, we rely on your support through donations and sponsorships to continue making Japan cleaner and greener. Download now and start making a difference today!

GomiGuide Japan tells you exactly which garbage goes out on which day at your Tokyo address — so you never miss trash day again. Built for foreign residents and anyone who has moved to a new ward. Pick your special ward and chōme once. From then on, GomiGuide shows today’s collection, a full calendar, and how to sort everyday items — in English and Japanese, and it works offline. WHAT YOU GET • Today — color-coded cards for what goes out at your address today and tomorrow • Calendar — month view of burnable, non-burnable, recyclables, plastics, and more • Item search — look up bottles, batteries, futons, and other household items • Reminders — on-device notifications the night before or the morning of collection • Multiple addresses — home, work, or a friend’s place, each with its own schedule • Offline-first — Tokyo’s 23 special wards work without a signal after setup • Bilingual — English and Japanese throughout COVERAGE Tokyo’s 23 special wards, including Minato, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Setagaya, and the rest. Collection rules differ by ward and even by town/chōme. GomiGuide uses official municipal open data — not a single city-wide calendar. IMPORTANT GomiGuide is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any Japanese national, prefectural, or municipal government. Always confirm with your ward’s official website or office when rules change, or before relying on the app for anything with legal consequences. The app is free. Optional tips (Coffee, Bento, Ramen) support development and unlock no features. No ads. No cross-app tracking. Routine reminders stay on your device.