Lighter ／ Kurume City
TL;DR
Lighter is classified as "Burnable Garbage / Dangerous Waste" in Kurume City.
- 1 Kurume, Kitano, Jojima and Mizuma areas: use up a plastic lighter completely, then put it out as Burnable Garbage in the city's designated yellow bag
- 2 If it is not used up, wet it with water before putting it out
- 3 Tanushimaru area: put disposable lighters out as Dangerous Waste on the Recyclables collection day (once a month)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Burnable Garbage / Dangerous Waste
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 / Dangerous Waste.
Disposal Steps
- Kurume, Kitano, Jojima and Mizuma areas: use up a plastic lighter completely, then put it out as Burnable Garbage in the city's designated yellow bag
- If it is not used up, wet it with water before putting it out
- Tanushimaru area: put disposable lighters out as Dangerous Waste on the Recyclables collection day (once a month)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Rules differ in the Tanushimaru area (Dangerous Waste, not Burnable Garbage)
- Lighters not made of plastic may be sorted differently depending on the material; check with the Resource Recycling Promotion Division (0942-37-3342)
Official Info & Contact
03Kurume City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Kurume City
Fukuoka
Dept.
Environmental Division
📞 0942-30-9000
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Burnable Garbage / Dangerous Waste
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.kurume.fukuoka.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Kurume City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.