Takatsuki City Launches Door-to-Door Waste Collection to Support Households Struggling with Trash Disposal

Takatsuki City will begin accepting applications on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, for its "Waste Disposal Support for the Elderly and Others" program. This service provides free door-to-door collection of household waste by city staff for elderly households and others who find it difficult to carry their trash to designated collection points. This initiative is designed to support households that struggle to transport waste to collection points, including those requiring nursing care, individuals with disabilities, and expectant or nursing mothers. Eligible households must reside within the city and consist entirely of members who are unable to take out trash, meeting criteria such as having a Long-Term Care Level of 2 or higher, holding a Grade 1 or 2 Physical Disability Certificate, a Grade 1 Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate, a Grade A Rehabilitation Certificate, or being an expectant/nursing mother. Staff will visit once a week to collect combustible, recyclable, and non-combustible waste (limited to items fitting in a 45-liter bag) placed in containers prepared by the user. Applications open on April 15, 2026; interested households should consult the relevant department based on their eligibility criteria and apply via mail or the city's website form. 【Overview of Waste Disposal Support】 Eligibility: Households residing in the city where all members meet one of the following and have difficulty taking out trash: 1. Long-Term Care Level 2 or higher 2. Grade 1 or 2 Physical Disability Certificate 3. Grade 1 Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate 4. Grade A Rehabilitation Certificate 5. Expectant or nursing mothers 6. Others with temporary difficulty due to severe injury or illness affecting mobility Collection Details: Weekly collection of combustible, recyclable, and non-combustible waste fitting in a 45-liter bag. Fee: Free Exclusions: If the individual or a cohabiting family member is capable of taking out the trash. If the individual is residing in a facility. If the residence is inaccessible to collection vehicles. Application Start Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Inquiries: 1. Longevity and Nursing Care Division: 072-674-7166 2, 3, 4. Disability Welfare Division: 072-674-7164 5. Child Health Division: 072-648-3272 6. Cleaning Operations Division: 072-669-1153 【Related Website】 Supporting Waste Disposal for the Elderly and Others (Takatsuki City Website) https://www.city.takatsuki.osaka.jp/site/waiwai/166846.html