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Hazardous Waste Updated 2026-02-23 Ichikawa City

Glass / Ichikawa City

TL;DR

Glass is classified as "Hazardous Waste" in Ichikawa City. Fee: Free.

How to dispose 4 STEPS Free
  1. 1 Wrap sharp items (glass, ceramics, knives) in newspaper and mark as 'dangerous'
  2. 2 Place items in designated non-burnable waste bags
  3. 3 Empty gas from aerosol cans completely before disposal (do not puncture)
  4. 4 Put out at collection point by 8 AM on collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Hazardous Waste
Pickup Day Monthly / bring-in Drop-off may apply
Fee Free
Booking Special pickup Designated point

Details & How-to

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Glass is classified as Hazardous Waste.

Disposal Steps

  1. Wrap sharp items (glass, ceramics, knives) in newspaper and mark as 'dangerous'
  2. Place items in designated non-burnable waste bags
  3. Empty gas from aerosol cans completely before disposal (do not puncture)
  4. Put out at collection point by 8 AM on collection day

Important Notes

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

  • Use designated bags (15L, 20L, or 30L)
  • Risk of fire/explosion if aerosol cans are not emptied

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

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Ichikawa City Contact

Contact
Muni. Ichikawa City Chiba
Dept. Sanitation and Waste Management Division 📞 047-712-6301 / Weekdays 8:45-17:15
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Hazardous Waste

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Ichikawa City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEIchikawa City LAST REVIEW2026-02-23 PREFChiba