Lighter ／ Ugo Town
TL;DR
Lighter is classified as "Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage" in Ugo Town.
- 1 Disposable lighters: remove all the gas completely, then put them in the Ugo Town designated "Burnable Garbage bag", tie the bag shut and put it out
- 2 Metal lighters (Zippo / oil lighters): use up the contents and let the oil dry, then put them in the Ugo Town designated "Non-burnable Garbage bag" and put it out
- 3 Write your community name (administrative district name) and your full name on the garbage bag
- 4 Put it out at the designated place between 6:00 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
- Disposable lighters: remove all the gas completely, then put them in the Ugo Town designated "Burnable Garbage bag", tie the bag shut and put it out
- Metal lighters (Zippo / oil lighters): use up the contents and let the oil dry, then put them in the Ugo Town designated "Non-burnable Garbage bag" and put it out
- Write your community name (administrative district name) and your full name on the garbage bag
- Put it out at the designated place between 6:00 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.
- To avoid danger during transport, remove all the gas completely before throwing it away (disposable lighters)
- Metal lighters (Zippo / oil lighters) are Non-burnable Garbage, not Burnable Garbage
- For safety, Non-burnable Garbage is not collected if the contents of the bag cannot be seen
Official Info & Contact
03Ugo Town Contact
Contact
Muni.
Ugo Town
Akita
Dept.
Residents Division
📞 0183-56-6120 / Weekdays 8:30-12:00
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
town.ugo.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-25
Disclaimer
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