Zero Waste Center
Kamikatsu-cho Zero Waste Center
The Zero Waste Center is the new hub for zero waste being promoted by Kamikatsu-cho.
In 2003, Kamikatsu-cho set the goal at zero incineration and landfill for garbage disposed in the town, and established the first Zero Waste Declaration in Japan. Residents brought their garbage to a single garbage pickup area (the former Gomi Station (Garbage collection center)) and sorted it as much as possible trying to turn it into resources. As a result, the recycling rate exceeded 80%. We have been visited by inspection teams and reporters not only from Japan but also from overseas countries.
In April 2020, the former Gomi Station was renovated and established as the Kamikatsu-cho Zero Waste Center. We aim to improve residents’ convenience and provide a facility for visitors from outside the town to learn about the zero waste philosophy and spread the idea worldwide.
In 2003, Kamikatsu-cho set the goal at zero incineration and landfill for garbage disposed in the town, and established the first Zero Waste Declaration in Japan. Residents brought their garbage to a single garbage pickup area (the former Gomi Station (Garbage collection center)) and sorted it as much as possible trying to turn it into resources. As a result, the recycling rate exceeded 80%. We have been visited by inspection teams and reporters not only from Japan but also from overseas countries.
In April 2020, the former Gomi Station was renovated and established as the Kamikatsu-cho Zero Waste Center. We aim to improve residents’ convenience and provide a facility for visitors from outside the town to learn about the zero waste philosophy and spread the idea worldwide.
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Information
Guide to the facilities
Reception
9:00〜17:00
We request that visitors from outside the town visit us for a facility tour and fulfill all check-in formalities. The Kurukuru Shop is located within the reception. During business hours, items can be carried home.
The inside of the Gomi Station is open from Monday to Friday after 14:00 and on Saturday and Sunday after 15:30. Please apply to Study WHY, if you would like to have a facility tour.
The inside of the Gomi Station is open from Monday to Friday after 14:00 and on Saturday and Sunday after 15:30. Please apply to Study WHY, if you would like to have a facility tour.
Gomi Station
Monday to Friday
7:30 to 14:00
Saturday and Sunday
7:30 to 15:30
7:30 to 14:00
Saturday and Sunday
7:30 to 15:30
Garbage interim processing area Kamikatsu-cho residents bring their own garbage and sort them into 13 types and 45 categories.
（We do not accept garbage from outside the town）
Kurukuru Shop
Bring in
Opening hours of
Gomi Station
To go
9:00〜17:00
Opening hours of
Gomi Station
To go
9:00〜17:00
A facility to bring in things that can still be used and taken home for free.
（Visitors outside the town may only take things home）
HOTEL WHY
Please visit the reception
for check-in.
for check-in.
Office laboratory
A space that can be used as
an office space for lodgers and
companies and by other guests.
an office space for lodgers and
companies and by other guests.
Hall
A free space for anyone to use.
A reservation is required for exclusive events.
A reservation is required for exclusive events.
Coin laundry
Available 24 hours per day
1 fully-automatic washing and
drying machine
1 fully-automatic washing and
drying machine
Universal toilet
Available 24 hours per day
Toilet for ostomates
Toilet for ostomates
Access
Access to the Zero Waste Center
7-2 Shimohiura, Fukuhara, Kamikatsu-cho, Katsuura-gun, Tokushima 771-4501
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