Motor Oil ／ Nagoya City
TL;DR
Motor Oil is classified as "Burnable Garbage" in Nagoya City.
- 1 Soak it into cloth or paper, or solidify it with a waste-oil treatment kit
- 2 Put it in a designated household burnable garbage bag and tie the bag closed firmly
- 3 Put it out in front of your home (at the designated place if you live in an apartment) by 8:00 a.m. (7:00 a.m. in Naka Ward) on burnable garbage day (twice a week)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Burnable Garbage
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
Treat it first
Never as a liquid
Details & How-to
02Motor Oil is classified as Burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Soak it into cloth or paper, or solidify it with a waste-oil treatment kit
- Put it in a designated household burnable garbage bag and tie the bag closed firmly
- Put it out in front of your home (at the designated place if you live in an apartment) by 8:00 a.m. (7:00 a.m. in Naka Ward) on burnable garbage day (twice a week)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- It cannot be put out for regular collection as a liquid
- You can also consult the store (the city's environmental service offices do not take it)
- Empty the engine oil can and put the can out as non-burnable garbage
- Engine oil and other machine oils are not accepted in the cooking oil collection
Disposal Method Comparison
| Method | Cost | Effort | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal | Low/Free | Medium | Slow |
| Pickup | High | Low | Fast |
| Recycle | Free+ | Medium | Medium |
| Flea market | Free+ | High | Slow |
Official Info & Contact
03Nagoya City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Nagoya City
Aichi
Dept.
Environmental Bureau Operations Division
📞 052-972-2394 / Weekdays 8:45-17:15
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.nagoya.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-30
Disclaimer
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