Glass Bottle ／ Matsuyama City
TL;DR
Glass Bottle is classified as "Metal and Glass" in Matsuyama City.
- 1 Remove the cap, use up the contents and rinse lightly
- 2 Put it in a clear, colorless bag of 45 liters or less
- 3 Put it 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
Metal and Glass
Pickup Day
Check
See municipal calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Glass Bottle is classified as Metal and Glass.
Disposal Steps
- Remove the cap, use up the contents and rinse lightly
- Put it in a clear, colorless bag of 45 liters or less
- Put it 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.
- Beer bottles, 1.8-liter sake bottles and the like can be reused, so return them to the store where you bought them whenever possible
- Plastic caps go in Plastic Containers and Packaging; metal caps go in Metal and Glass
- In the Nakajima area, there is a separate "Bottles" category apart from Metal and Glass, collected 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
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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.