Gas Cylinder ／ Matsuyama City
TL;DR
Gas Cylinder is classified as "Prohibited Items (Not Collected) / Metal and Glass" in Matsuyama City.
- 1 For LP/high-pressure gas cylinders (propane gas cylinders), ask a retailer or another party that can process them properly to take them
- 2 For cassette gas canisters (tabletop gas canisters), be sure to use up the contents (do this outdoors in a well-ventilated place)
- 3 Put cassette gas canisters in a clear, colorless bag of 45 liters or less and put them out at the designated place by 8:00 a.m. on a Metal and Glass day (every other week)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Prohibited Items (Not Collected) / Metal and Glass
Pickup Day
Depends on type
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Fee
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Booking
Depends on type
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Details & How-to
02Gas Cylinder is classified as Prohibited Items (Not Collected) / Metal and Glass.
Disposal Steps
- For LP/high-pressure gas cylinders (propane gas cylinders), ask a retailer or another party that can process them properly to take them
- For cassette gas canisters (tabletop gas canisters), be sure to use up the contents (do this outdoors in a well-ventilated place)
- Put cassette gas canisters in a clear, colorless bag of 45 liters or less and put them out at the designated place by 8:00 a.m. on a Metal and Glass day (every other week)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- LP/high-pressure gas cylinders (propane gas cylinders) are not collected by the city (prohibited items). Cassette gas canisters (tabletop gas canisters) go in Metal and Glass
- Do not make dangerous holes in cassette gas canisters
- If you cannot use up the contents, contact the manufacturer shown on the product
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
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Category
Prohibited Items (Not Collected) / Metal and Glass
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.matsuyama.ehime.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
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