Acceptance of disaster waste generated by the Noto Peninsula earthquake in the 6th year of Reiwa

Start of wide-area processing acceptance of disaster waste generated by the Noto Peninsula earthquake in Reiwa 6

In the disaster area of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Reiwa 6, a large amount of disaster waste has been generated due to the demolition and removal of damaged houses, and it has become urgent to process these appropriately, smoothly, and quickly from the perspective of preserving the living environment and ensuring public health. Recently, based on requests from the Ministry of the Environment and Ishikawa Prefecture, acceptance has begun at cleaning plants in Tokyo.
For details on the acceptance at the Tamagawa Clean Center, please check the Tamagawa Sanitation Association Website (link below).

• Tamagawa Wastewater Association HP(External Link)

1 Disaster areas where wide-area processing is implemented

Wajima City, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture

2 Types of Disaster Waste, etc.

Combustible waste (including wood scraps)

3 Estimated Processing Volume (Maximum Processing Volume)

Up to 40,000 tons (total until March 31, 2026, in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Kawasaki)

4 Acceptance Period

From September 27, 2024, to March 31, 2026
However, this may change depending on the situation of building demolitions in the disaster-affected areas.

5 Waste Treatment Plants

Tokyo 23 Wards Waste Treatment Plants, 15 Waste Treatment Plants in the Tama Region