Synopsis

An immense quantity of waste is produced daily. It is estimated that the annual garbage generated in Tokyo's 23 wards is comparable to the volume of nine Tokyo Domes. Setagaya Ward, in particular, handles the largest volume of refuse in the entire city. The first collection week of the year, which includes the accumulated waste from the year-end and New Year holidays, is a particularly demanding period. Beyond the sheer volume of ordinary garbage, collectors must also address hazards like fires