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Yamato Transport's New ECOBox Sizes

Yamato Transport Co., Ltd., based in Chuo, Tokyo, is set to release new sizes of its confidential document recycling service, ECOBox, starting from October 5, 2026. This launch will be available nationwide (excluding Okinawa) and aims to address the growing demand for secure document disposal solutions among individual customers. With this new offering, users can simply place their documents in the specially designed box without having to open it, ensuring both safety and ease of use.

Overview of the Individual ECOBox

The new ECOBox has been tailored to fit the needs of individual customers, offering two different sizes to choose from:
1. A4 Regular:
- External Dimensions: 34 x 23 x 13 cm
- Internal Dimensions: 32 x 22 x 11 cm

2. A4 Slim:
- External Dimensions: 34 x 23 x 7 cm
- Internal Dimensions: 32 x 22 x 5 cm

Pricing Structure

The costs associated with the ECOBox include:

• - ECOBox Regular Kit: 1,540 JPY (tax included)
• - Dissolution Processing Fee: 1,320 JPY (charged upon collection)
• - ECOBox Slim Kit: 990 JPY (tax included)
• - Dissolution Processing Fee: 770 JPY (charged upon collection)

Payment Methods

Customers can pay for the ECOBox using cash, e-money, QR code payments, or credit cards. However, the dissolution processing fees must be paid in cash only.

How to Purchase the ECOBox

Customers can acquire the ECOBox through the following methods:

• - Purchase at a Yamato Transport sales office.
• - Order online via Kuroneko Market, which will be delivered by a sales driver.

How to Request Dissolution Processing

Dissolution processing can be requested via:

• - Bringing the ECOBox to a Yamato Transport sales office.
• - Scheduling a pickup by a sales driver.

Common Use Cases

The ECOBox is particularly useful for:

• - Organizing documents during cleaning or moving.
• - Safely disposing of paperwork accumulated from remote work or documents brought home from the office.
• - Handling sensitive documents that contain personal information that may arrive daily.
• - Disposing of unnecessary storage documents.

Background and Purpose

Since the enforcement of Japan's Personal Information Protection Act in 2005, there has been a rising need for secure document disposal solutions. Yamato Transport began offering ECOBox services to corporate clients in 2006 and has been servicing about 900,000 units annually.

In recent years, as remote work becomes more common and work styles diversify, there is increasing feedback from individual customers expressing a desire for reliable document disposal. Issues such as inadequate shredding capabilities and privacy concerns about throwing documents directly into regular waste have fueled this demand.

To meet these needs, a pilot program was launched in June 2026 in the Kanto region, offering two smaller sizes of ECOBox. This initiative received positive feedback, particularly from seniors and small clinics that do not hold corporate contracts. The flexibility of ordering by single box without needing a contract was especially appreciated.

Due to the growing interest and the challenge of addressing previously unmet demands, Yamato Transport decided to expand the availability of the ECOBox service to all customers across the nation starting October 5, 2026.

Additionally, from October 5, Yamato will introduce a collaboration campaign with Hello Kitty, where customers purchasing an ECOBox kit will receive a Hello Kitty-themed clear file. More details on the campaign can be found on their special campaign page.

Key Features of ECOBox

• - No need to remove clips or staples; simply place documents in the box.
• - ECOBox will be dissolved at designated facilities unopened, ensuring safety and confidentiality.
• - Customers have the flexibility to choose between pickup services by a sales driver or drop-off at a sales office for the dissolution request.

Confidential Document Recycling Service Links:

• - For Individuals
• - For Corporations

Contact Information

For general inquiries, you can reach out through our website.