Household waste pickup,
on your schedule.
Prepare each category, place it at the designated point, and enjoy a simpler twice-weekly pickup routine.
Enter your area to check availability and see the pickup schedule for your location.
01 — REAL LIFE
When waste day doesn’t fit the week
When waste needs to stay home longer
When every category has a different day
When travel overlaps with collection
When work hours make set-out difficult
02 — THE SERVICE
A pickup routine designed around everyday life.
Place household waste prepared by category at the designated point, and KURU collects it on a twice-weekly schedule—making everyday set-out simpler.
- ✓ Simple category-by-category preparation
- ✓ Two pickups per week
- ✓ Place items at the designated point
- ✓ ¥3,990 per month
03 — HOW IT WORKS
Four clear steps
- 01Check availability for your area→
- 02Separate items by category as usual→
- 03Place them at the designated point→
- 04Pickup twice a week on the scheduled days
EASY SET-OUT
Sort as usual. Put it out with more freedom.
Place each prepared household-waste category at the designated point for twice-weekly pickup. KURU helps simplify the schedules you need to keep track of.
04 — SERVICE DETAILS
What the basic plan includes
Twice a week
About 8–9 pickups per month on an annual average. Days and time windows are provided by service area.
Designated pickup point
After registration, we’ll show the pickup point suited to your building.
Household waste categories
We focus on everyday household waste and provide clear guidance for each eligible category.
KURU BASIC PLAN
One straightforward monthly plan
- ✓ 2 scheduled pickups per week
- ✓ Approximately 8–9 pickups per month
- ✓ Sorting guidance in EN / 日本語 / 한국어
- ✓ Area-specific schedule and pickup instructions
AVAILABILITY
Check your home area
Enter your home area to check availability and see the pickup schedule for your location.
05 — FAQ
Questions before you apply
Can I use KURU now?
Enter your home area to check current availability and see the schedule planned for your location.
Do I still need to sort waste?
Yes. Prepare each category as usual, then place everything at the designated point for your scheduled pickup.
How should I prepare different categories?
Keep each category separate according to the guidance. You can place the prepared items together at the designated point.
Where do I leave waste?
After registration, we’ll show the pickup point suited to your building.
How often is pickup?
The basic plan includes two pickups per week, approximately 8–9 per month on an annual average.
What time is pickup?
Pickup days and time windows are provided with the schedule for your service area.
What items are collected?
KURU focuses on everyday household waste and provides guidance for eligible categories. Oversized, hazardous, medical, commercial and construction waste follow separate disposal rules.
Can apartments and detached houses use it?
KURU is designed for different housing types. Enter your area and housing details to see the setup available to you.
What does ¥3,990 include?
The basic plan includes two scheduled pickups per week, multilingual sorting guidance and area-specific pickup instructions.
Will I be charged today?
You can review the price and service conditions during the application. Payment availability is explained at the final step.
Is this a public service?
No. KURU is a private household-convenience service and is not operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government or a ward office.
How is personal data handled?
We collect only the minimum information needed for availability and service updates. We do not collect or store card information in this checkout experience.
06 — CHECK AVAILABILITY
Enter your area and plan details
We’ll use these details to show your selected plan and check availability for your location.