Cosmetics ／ Matsuyama City
TL;DR
Cosmetics is classified as "Metal and Glass Items / Plastic Containers and Packaging / Burnable Garbage" in Matsuyama City.
- 1 Use up the contents; remove the cap from bottles and rinse them
- 2 Metal or glass bottles are Metal and Glass Items (colorless transparent bag of 45 liters or less, once every 2 weeks, by 8 a.m.)
- 3 Plastic bottles, caps and boxes are Plastic Containers and Packaging (colorless transparent bag of 45 liters or less, once a week, by 8 a.m.)
- 4 Paper boxes and cosmetic pouches are Burnable Garbage (white semi-transparent bag of 45 liters or less, twice a week, by 7 a.m.)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Metal and Glass Items / Plastic Containers and Packaging / 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
02Cosmetics is classified as Metal and Glass Items / Plastic Containers and Packaging / Burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Use up the contents; remove the cap from bottles and rinse them
- Metal or glass bottles are Metal and Glass Items (colorless transparent bag of 45 liters or less, once every 2 weeks, by 8 a.m.)
- Plastic bottles, caps and boxes are Plastic Containers and Packaging (colorless transparent bag of 45 liters or less, once a week, by 8 a.m.)
- Paper boxes and cosmetic pouches are Burnable Garbage (white semi-transparent bag of 45 liters or less, twice a week, by 7 a.m.)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Cosmetic paper boxes are hard to recycle, so they are Burnable Garbage (do not put them out as Paper)
- Cosmetic boxes (vanity cases) and compacts with mirrors are Oversized Items
- Use up nail polish bottles and put them out as Metal and Glass Items. If the contents have hardened and cannot be removed, apply for Oversized Items collection, writing that the contents cannot be removed
- In the Nakajima area, the sorting categories and collection frequencies are different (13 categories in 10 types, with cans and bottles as separate categories; Plastic Containers and Packaging are collected twice a month and Metal and Glass Items once a month)
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
03Matsuyama City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Matsuyama City
ehime
Official
Official website
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Category
Metal and Glass Items / Plastic Containers and Packaging / Burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.matsuyama.ehime.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Matsuyama City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.