幕張クリーンセンター

Makuhari Clean Center is a waste processing facility in Mihama that uses an underground pipeline network to manage residential trash. Residents deposit garbage into aboveground collection points from which pneumatic technology transports it through subterranean pipes.

The facility opened in 1991 to serve the Makuhari New Town Center district. In 1995, operations expanded to include the Makuhari Bay Town area.

The center implements strict waste separation protocols, reflecting Japanese society's commitment to environmental responsibility and community cleanliness standards.

The facility is generally not open to public visits as it operates as a working waste processing center. Residents should use the collection points in their residential areas and follow local waste separation guidelines.

The pipe system uses compressed air to move trash through underground tubes with 50 centimeter diameters. This design eliminates the need for garbage trucks in residential neighborhoods entirely.