Lighter ／ Tokai City
TL;DR
Lighter is classified as "Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage" in Tokai City.
- 1 If gas remains, put it in the collection box at the Recycling Center office
- 2 If used up and the outside is plastic, put it in a burnable garbage bag (white bag) and put it out as Burnable Garbage
- 3 If used up and made of metal, put it in a non-burnable garbage bag (blue bag) and put it out as Non-burnable Garbage
- 4 Put it out at the garbage collection point between 5:00 and 7:30 a.m. on the collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Lighter is classified as Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- If gas remains, put it in the collection box at the Recycling Center office
- If used up and the outside is plastic, put it in a burnable garbage bag (white bag) and put it out as Burnable Garbage
- If used up and made of metal, put it in a non-burnable garbage bag (blue bag) and put it out as Non-burnable Garbage
- Put it out at the garbage collection point between 5:00 and 7:30 a.m. on the collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Do not put lighters with gas remaining out as burnable or non-burnable garbage; put them in the collection box at the Recycling Center office
- Lighters can catch fire, so do not put them out with plastic recyclables
Official Info & Contact
03Tokai City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Tokai City
Aichi
Dept.
Environmental Economics Division, Recycling Promotion Section
📞 052-601-2053 / Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (excluding national holidays and Dec 29 - Jan 3)
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.tokai.aichi.jp
Visit
Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
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