Why Trash Bins Are Hard to Find
Why public bins are hard to find in Japan and how to carry trash or use convenience-store bins.
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Public trash bins are limited. Look for a nearby convenience store first, but not every store has a bin.
Search the Trash Bin Map
This is an unofficial community map of locations people have found. Use it as a lead, not a guarantee.
Search the Trash Bin MapCheck a convenience store
Bins are intended for items bought at that store. Do not put household or large amounts of trash in them.
Carry it until you find a bin
Put it in a small bag and keep it until your hotel or the shop where you bought it.
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