Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) waste

From April 1, 2025, subsidies will be started for low-concentration PCB waste disposal (analysis and disposal costs) for small and medium-sized enterprises (including sole proprietors).
For details, please refer to the Industrial Waste Management Business Promotion Foundation Low Concentration PCB Waste Management Support Project page (outside site).

　The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of the Environment held "2024 Briefings on the Proper Treatment of PCB Waste" at five venues nationwide and webinars with the aim of providing the latest information on the proper disposal of low-concentration polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) waste and promoting planned treatment by the end of March 2027.
　The contents of the briefing can be viewed on the special site (outside site).

・Request for thorough investigation of equipment containing high-concentration PCB (PDF: 662KB)
　The disposal period for high-concentration PCB waste ended on March 31, 2023, but due to the dismantling and re-examination of facilities, there have been cases where equipment containing high-concentration PCBs was found after the disposal period.
　If you find high-concentration PCB waste, please contact the City of Yokohama, Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau Business Waste Management Section (Phone number: 045-671-2513) immediately.

・Basic knowledge of PCB
　Describes what PCB is and why it needs to be disposed of.

・Guide for proper disposal of PCB waste (PDF: 2,281KB)
　In order to properly dispose of PCBs, we have created a guide for those who store PCB waste.

・How to determine whether PCB is contained
　This section describes how to identify transformers, capacitors, ballasts, contaminants, etc.

　If you find PCB waste, first consult with the City of Yokohama, Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau Business Waste Management Section.
　In charge: Business Waste Management Section Weight Reduction Promotion Section Phone number: 045-671-2513

・Notification forms for PCB waste storage, etc.
　Businesses that own PCB waste, etc., please submit a report to Yokohama City.

・How to store and dispose of PCB waste
　PCB waste must be stored properly and disposed of within the disposal period. Please proceed with the disposal procedure as soon as possible.

・Storage and disposal of polychlorinated biphenyl waste, etc. Inspection of registration form

・(Ministry of the Environment) Special Measures Law Concerning the Promotion of Proper Treatment of Polychlorinated Biphenyl Waste (outside site)

・Yokohama City Polychlorinated Biphenyl Waste Proper Management Guidance Guidelines
　Yokohama City has established guidelines for the purpose of promoting proper management of PCB waste.

・(Ministry of the Environment) Guidelines for Collection and Transportation of PCB Waste (outside site)
・(Ministry of the Environment) Low-concentration PCB waste collection and transportation guidelines (outside site)
・(Ministry of the Environment) Simple Measurement Method Manual for trace PCBs in insulating oil (external site)
・(Ministry of the Environment) Measurement method for low-concentration PCB-containing waste (external site)

・Ministry of the Environment Polychlorinated Biphenyl Early Processing Information Site (outside site)
・JESCO (Interim Storage and Environmental Safety Corporation) (External Site)
・Japan Electrical Manufacturers Association (outside site)
・Japan Lighting Industry Association (outside site)
・Nine Prefectural City Summit Meeting Waste Problem Review Committee (outside site)
・Muroran City / PCB waste disposal business (outside site)