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Non-burnable Garbage / Recyclables / Burnable Garbage Updated 2026-09-25 Tako Town

Lighter / Tako Town

TL;DR

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

How to dispose 4 STEPS Regular collection
  1. 1 Disposable lighters are Non-burnable Garbage. Put them in a Tako Town designated non-burnable garbage bag.
  2. 2 Remove the fuel from oil lighters and similar lighters, then put them out as Recyclables in the metals (金属類) category.
  3. 3 Other lighters are Burnable Garbage. Remove the metal fittings and put them out with metals (金属類).
  4. 4 Put out non-burnable garbage and recyclables by 8 a.m. on your area's collection day (twice a month) at the recyclables/non-burnable garbage station.
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Non-burnable Garbage / Recyclables / 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 Non-burnable Garbage / Recyclables / Burnable Garbage.

Disposal Steps

  1. Disposable lighters are Non-burnable Garbage. Put them in a Tako Town designated non-burnable garbage bag.
  2. Remove the fuel from oil lighters and similar lighters, then put them out as Recyclables in the metals (金属類) category.
  3. Other lighters are Burnable Garbage. Remove the metal fittings and put them out with metals (金属類).
  4. Put out non-burnable garbage and recyclables by 8 a.m. on your area's collection day (twice a month) at the recyclables/non-burnable garbage station.

Important Notes

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

  • Disposable lighters are not Burnable Garbage. They are Non-burnable Garbage.
  • Gas for lighters is Non-burnable Garbage. Dispose of the contents so it is empty before putting it out.

Official Info & Contact

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Tako Town Contact

Contact
Muni. Tako Town Chiba
Dept. Tako Town Living Environment Division 📞 0479-76-5406 / 8:30-17:00 (weekdays)
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Non-burnable Garbage / Recyclables / Burnable Garbage

Official Sources

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