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Recyclables / Not Collected Updated 2026-09-27 Kashiwa City

Gas Cylinder / Kashiwa City

TL;DR

Gas Cylinder is classified as "Recyclables / Not Collected" in Kashiwa City.

How to dispose 4 STEPS Not collected
  1. 1 [Portable stove (cassette) cylinders] Always use them up completely and put them out without piercing
  2. 2 [Portable stove (cassette) cylinders] Put them in the collection bag for recyclables (empty cans) and put it out at the designated place by 8:30 AM on collection day (Kashiwa area)
  3. 3 [Portable stove (cassette) cylinders] If the contents cannot be used up, consult the Kashiwa City Recycled Resources Business Cooperative (04-7131-1040) (Kashiwa area)
  4. 4 [Propane gas cylinders] Not collected by the city. Ask the gas company that installed it to take it back
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Recyclables / Not Collected
Pickup Day Depends on type See the steps below and the official site
Fee Check See the city's fee table
Booking Depends on type See the steps below and the official site

Details & How-to

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Gas Cylinder is classified as Recyclables / Not Collected.

Disposal Steps

  1. [Portable stove (cassette) cylinders] Always use them up completely and put them out without piercing
  2. [Portable stove (cassette) cylinders] Put them in the collection bag for recyclables (empty cans) and put it out at the designated place by 8:30 AM on collection day (Kashiwa area)
  3. [Portable stove (cassette) cylinders] If the contents cannot be used up, consult the Kashiwa City Recycled Resources Business Cooperative (04-7131-1040) (Kashiwa area)
  4. [Propane gas cylinders] Not collected by the city. Ask the gas company that installed it to take it back

Important Notes

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

  • In the Shonan area, cassette cylinders are also Recyclables (use them up, do not pierce them, put them in a see-through bag and put it out by 8 AM on collection day). Propane gas cylinders are not collected
  • For LP gas cylinders, ask the store where you bought it to take it back (as written on the cylinder)

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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Kashiwa City Contact

Contact
Muni. Kashiwa City Chiba
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Recyclables / Not Collected

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Kashiwa City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEKashiwa City LAST REVIEW2026-09-27 PREFChiba