Lighter ／ Togane City
TL;DR
Lighter is classified as "Burnable Garbage / Metal Items" in Togane City.
- 1 Release all the gas from the disposable lighter.
- 2 Take it apart with pliers or a similar tool, separating the metal parts from the plastic parts.
- 3 Put the metal parts in the designated recyclables/non-burnable bag as 'Metal Items' and take them to the collection point by 8:00 a.m. on the Metal Items collection day.
- 4 Put the plastic parts in the designated burnable garbage bag and take them to the collection point by 8:00 a.m. on the burnable garbage collection day.
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Burnable Garbage / Metal Items
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 / Metal Items.
Disposal Steps
- Release all the gas from the disposable lighter.
- Take it apart with pliers or a similar tool, separating the metal parts from the plastic parts.
- Put the metal parts in the designated recyclables/non-burnable bag as 'Metal Items' and take them to the collection point by 8:00 a.m. on the Metal Items collection day.
- Put the plastic parts in the designated burnable garbage bag and take them to the collection point by 8:00 a.m. on the burnable garbage collection day.
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Lighters that still contain gas are prohibited items and cannot be handled by the city.
- Putting out a lighter with gas still inside can cause fires or damage in garbage trucks and processing facilities, which is very dangerous.
- Do not mix lighters or other metal items into the bag for cans.
Official Info & Contact
03Togane City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Togane City
Chiba
Dept.
Environmental Conservation Division
📞 0475-50-1170 / Weekdays 8:30-17:15
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Burnable Garbage / Metal Items
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.togane.chiba.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-25
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Togane City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.