Spray Can ／ Nagoya City
TL;DR
Spray Can is classified as "Hazardous Flammable Items" in Nagoya City.
- 1 Use up the contents completely (shake the can to make sure it is empty). Do not puncture the can
- 2 Put hazardous flammable items together in a designated recyclables bag or a colorless transparent bag of 45 liters or less that your household no longer needs (semi-transparent bags cannot be used)
- 3 Put it out in front of your home, separate from burnable garbage and where it is easy to see, by 8:00 a.m. (7:00 a.m. in Naka Ward) on the collection day (twice a week, same day as burnable garbage)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Hazardous Flammable Items
Pickup Day
Check
See the steps below and the calendar
Fee
Free / bring-in
Depends on method
Booking
Special pickup
Designated point
Details & How-to
02Spray Can is classified as Hazardous Flammable Items.
Disposal Steps
- Use up the contents completely (shake the can to make sure it is empty). Do not puncture the can
- Put hazardous flammable items together in a designated recyclables bag or a colorless transparent bag of 45 liters or less that your household no longer needs (semi-transparent bags cannot be used)
- Put it out in front of your home, separate from burnable garbage and where it is easy to see, by 8:00 a.m. (7:00 a.m. in Naka Ward) on the collection day (twice a week, same day as burnable garbage)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- No need to puncture the can (put it out without making holes)
- If you cannot use up the contents, consult the Environmental Works Office of your ward
- Put plastic caps out as Plastic Resources
- Do not put it in non-burnable garbage (it can cause fires in collection trucks and processing facilities)
- [Temporary measure from May 25 through October 30 (Fri), 2026] Only if you cannot obtain designated bags, you may also use a semi-transparent bag whose contents are easily visible (10 to 45 liters) (colored bags such as plastic shopping bags or milky-white bags cannot be used). From November 2 (Mon), 2026, semi-transparent bags cannot be used (use a designated recyclables bag or a colorless transparent bag of 45 liters or less that your household no longer needs). The city asks residents to plan to use up, no later than October 30 (Fri), 2026, any colorless transparent or semi-transparent bags already bought for the temporary measure, or to use them for other purposes
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
Hazardous Flammable Items
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.nagoya.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-30
Disclaimer
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