Motor Oil ／ Showa Ward
TL;DR
Motor Oil is classified as "Burnable Garbage" in Showa Ward.
- 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. 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. 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
03Showa Ward Contact
Contact
Muni.
Showa Ward
Aichi
Dept.
Showa Ward Office Environmental Affairs Section
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.nagoya.jp
Visit
Last verified: 2026-09-30
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Showa Ward, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.