Tamsui District Garbage Truck Schedule

Tamsui District, New Taipei City (新北市淡水區)・Routes: 16・Stops: 643・16:40–22:00

General waste: Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat; Recycling: Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat; Food waste: Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat. No pickups anywhere in the district on Wed, Sun.

To see where the truck is now and how far it is from you, open the map and tap “Near me.” Open map →

New Taipei City has public live GPS. Open the map to see where garbage trucks are right now.

Route names and addresses are kept in Chinese so you can match street signs and ask locals for directions.

Tamsui District Garbage Truck Routes

Route	Time	Pickup days	Stops
13路線晚上1	16:40–21:35	Mon Tue Thu Sat	58	Map
16路線晚上1	16:55–21:10	Mon Tue Thu Sat	37	Map
14路線晚上1	17:00–21:08	Mon Tue Thu Sat	51	Map
15路線晚上1	17:00–21:15	Mon Tue Thu Sat	32	Map
8路線晚上1	17:07–22:00	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	55	Map
12路線晚上1	17:10–21:52	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	41	Map
9路線晚上1	17:20–21:43	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	29	Map
6路線晚上1	17:25–22:00	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	42	Map
11路線晚上1	17:25–21:50	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	42	Map
7路線晚上1	17:26–21:57	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	21	Map
5路線晚上1	17:28–21:46	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	38	Map
2路線晚上1	17:34–21:49	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	48	Map
3路線晚上1	17:35–22:00	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	42	Map
4路線晚上1	17:37–21:50	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	26	Map
10路線晚上1	17:40–22:00	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	43	Map
1路線晚上1	18:03–21:32	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	38	Map

How to Take Out the Trash in New Taipei City

New Taipei City has no street-side trash cans and no fixed garbage drop-off points. You wait for the garbage truck, then carry your trash down and toss it in yourself.

Trucks usually come from late afternoon into the evening and only stop a few minutes at each spot, so be out by the street with your trash early.
Hear music? The truck is almost here — usually “Für Elise” or “A Maiden's Prayer.”
If you live in an apartment building, many buildings collect trash through the management office. Ask your building manager first.

General waste is only collected in New Taipei City's official trash bags, sold at convenience stores and supermarkets. If you use a regular plastic bag, the cleaning crew won't take it.

Sort your trash:

General waste: put it in an official trash bag and toss it in the garbage truck.
Recycling: PET bottles, cans, glass bottles, paper and plastic containers. Give them a quick rinse and hand them to the recycling truck that follows behind. No official bag needed.
Food waste: pour leftovers and fruit peels into the food waste bin on the truck. No official bag needed.

Missed it? Open the map and tap “Near me” to see if another truck nearby is coming later. Otherwise, wait for the next pickup day.

Large furniture and old appliances can't just be thrown out. Call the 1999 citizen hotline or contact your local cleaning team to book a pickup.

Follow the New Taipei City cleaning team's notices for the official rules.

FAQ

What time does the garbage truck come in Tamsui District?: Between 16:40 and 22:00 — each route has its own times. Open the map and tap “Near me” to see your nearest stop and how many minutes until the next truck.
Which days is there no garbage pickup?: No pickups anywhere in the district on Wed, Sun.
Can I see where the garbage truck is right now?: Yes. New Taipei City has public live GPS — just open the map.

Want each stop's address and time? See the Chinese version: 新北市淡水區

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Data compiled November 5, 2026