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Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage Updated 2026-09-24 Noshiro City

Lighter / Noshiro City

TL;DR

Lighter is classified as "Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage" in Noshiro City.

How to dispose 4 STEPS Regular collection
  1. 1 For a disposable lighter, empty the liquid gas completely.
  2. 2 Remove the metal part and put it out on the non-burnable garbage day in a transparent blue designated bag. Use up the oil in a metal lighter first, then put it out as non-burnable garbage.
  3. 3 Put the plastic part in a semi-transparent red designated garbage bag and write the head of household's full name on the bag.
  4. 4 Put the bag out at the garbage station by 8 a.m. on the burnable garbage 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

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Lighter is classified as Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage.

Disposal Steps

  1. For a disposable lighter, empty the liquid gas completely.
  2. Remove the metal part and put it out on the non-burnable garbage day in a transparent blue designated bag. Use up the oil in a metal lighter first, then put it out as non-burnable garbage.
  3. Put the plastic part in a semi-transparent red designated garbage bag and write the head of household's full name on the bag.
  4. Put the bag out at the garbage station by 8 a.m. on the burnable garbage collection day.

Important Notes

Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

  • Metal lighters are non-burnable garbage. Use up the lighter oil before putting them out.
  • Lighter fluid must not be put out as garbage.
  • Designated bags without the head of household's name written on them are not collected.

Official Info & Contact

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Noshiro City Contact

Contact
Muni. Noshiro City Akita
Dept. Environmental Health Division 📞 0185-89-2172
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Noshiro City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
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