Discover recycling and garbage disposal spots around Japan with ease. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Gomi-Map helps you find the nearest place to throw away or recycle everything from plastics, electronics to clothing and more. Together, we can keep Japan clean and promote a sustainable future. Explore now and join the movement toward a greener planet!
Welcome to Gomi-Map!
Japan is known for its clean streets, strong sense of community, and commitment to reducing waste. However, despite the country's impressive efforts to maintain cleanliness and promote recycling, there are still significant challenges that make it difficult for both locals and visitors to properly dispose of their waste. Gomi-Map is designed to address these issues and make recycling easier and more accessible for everyone.
The Problem
Recycling in Japan
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Our mission
Product
Our free mobile app allows users to select the type of waste they wish to recycle, displaying the most efficient route to the appropriate recycling location. Additionally, our Gomi-Map AI identifies the correct waste category for each item based on the user’s local regulations and provides clear disposal instructions. With our crowdsourcing feature, users can contribute by editing and adding new locations to the map, enriching the shared knowledge base.
Join our community and be part of the change!
We are an NPO dedicated to building a sustainable Japanese society by leveraging data and IT to address key UN SDGs. Through partnerships with cities, wards, and sponsors, our app provides reliable information on nearby recycling and waste disposal locations, along with clear instructions. Our mission is to promote proper waste disposal, boost recycling rates to fight climate change, assist foreigners in navigating Japan’s waste system, and support local recycling regulations.
Gomi-Map: Your Guide to Easy, Eco-
Friendly Recycling in Japan
Map-Based
Recycling Locations
Find nearby waste and recycling points easily with our interactive map. Filter by waste type, from plastics to electronics, and locate the right spot for your needs. Join our community and help drive the change!
AI-Powered
Recycling Guidance
Gomi-Map uses AI technology to provide recycling guidance tailored to local regulations,
helping residents and visitors dispose of items correctly based on city or district-specific rules.
Community-Driven
Open-Source Platform
Gomi-Map empowers users to contribute by updating or adding new locations, keeping the information accurate and up-to-date. Join us in building a sustainable society, one recycling point at a time.
#5 of Japan's Top 10 Challenges
In Japan, limited public trash bins make responsible disposal challenging for tourists.
SAVING TAX MONEY
HELPING TOURISTS
Rising Waste Disposal CostS
In Japan, waste disposal costs have been steadily increasing, reaching approximately 17,100 yen per person in fiscal year 2022.
No more guessing where to recycle!
Just snap a photo of your item, and
Gomi-Map’s AI will identify it and
provide recycling guidance tailored
to your location.
Scan. Learn.
Recycle.