East District Garbage Truck Schedule

East District, Taichung City (台中市東區)・Routes: 16・Stops: 1,298・07:00–20:20

General waste: Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat; Recycling: 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 →

Taichung City's environmental bureau only publishes addresses, no coordinates. Map locations are approximate — go by the address.

Taichung 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.

East District Garbage Truck Routes

Route	Time	Pickup days	Stops
車號 315-UX	07:00–08:15	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	4	Map
車號 582-VC	07:00–08:13	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	4	Map
車號 872-VP	07:00–08:10	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	4	Map
車號 879-UE	07:00–07:50	Mon Tue Thu Sat	4	Map
車號 898-VC	07:00–08:15	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	4	Map
車號 KEU-3202	07:00–08:20	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	4	Map
車號 096-S6	14:24–19:55	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	122	Map
車號 KEL-0253	14:24–20:14	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	154	Map
車號 KEG-8196	14:25–19:55	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	152	Map
車號 KEL-6502	14:29–20:11	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	133	Map
車號 KED-9071	14:30–20:10	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	136	Map
車號 KED-3331	14:35–19:55	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	96	Map
車號 KEL-6503	14:35–20:20	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	100	Map
車號 KEU-6253	14:40–20:05	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	158	Map
車號 KEL-2293	14:43–20:15	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	123	Map
車號 KEL-0252	14:50–20:00	Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat	100	Map

How to Take Out the Trash in Taichung City

Taichung 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.

In Taichung City, you don't need to buy official bags for general waste. Just use a regular plastic bag and tie it tight.

Sort your trash into 3 types:

General waste: goes 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.
Food waste: pour leftovers and fruit peels into the food waste bin on the truck.

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 Taichung City cleaning team's notices for the official rules.

FAQ

What time does the garbage truck come in East District?: Between 07:00 and 20:20 — 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. Taichung City has public live GPS — just open the map.

Want each stop's address and time? See the Chinese version: 台中市東區

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Data compiled November 5, 2026