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Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage Updated 2026-09-24 Tohoku Town

Lighter / Tohoku Town

TL;DR

Lighter is classified as "Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage" in Tohoku Town.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Regular collection
  1. 1 Use up all the gas (or oil)
  2. 2 Plastic disposable lighters: red designated bag, burnable garbage
  3. 3 Metal lighters: blue designated bag, non-burnable garbage
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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. Use up all the gas (or oil)
  2. Plastic disposable lighters: red designated bag, burnable garbage
  3. Metal lighters: blue designated bag, non-burnable garbage

Important Notes

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

  • Plastic disposable lighters are burnable garbage; metal lighters are non-burnable garbage (category depends on material)

Official Info & Contact

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Tohoku Town Contact

Contact
Muni. Tohoku Town aomori
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 Tohoku Town, 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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