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Non-burnable Garbage Updated 2026-03-29 Kawamata Town

Can / Kawamata Town

TL;DR

Can is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage" in Kawamata Town.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Regular collection
  1. 1 Empty the contents, rinse with water and clean it
  2. 2 Put it in the town-designated container (a container only for non-burnable items); always write your name on the container
  3. 3 Put it out at the garbage collection point by 8 a.m. on non-burnable garbage collection day (the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays, or the 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays, depending on your area)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Non-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

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Can is classified as Non-burnable Garbage.

Disposal Steps

  1. Empty the contents, rinse with water and clean it
  2. Put it in the town-designated container (a container only for non-burnable items); always write your name on the container
  3. Put it out at the garbage collection point by 8 a.m. on non-burnable garbage collection day (the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays, or the 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays, depending on your area)

Important Notes

Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

  • Spray cans and cassette gas canisters should also be punctured, emptied, and then put in the designated container
  • Items cannot be put out in anything other than the designated container (such as fruit crates or fertilizer bags). Designated containers are sold at the Residents and Tax Division in the main town office building
  • Put out 18-liter cans (itto-kan) as oversized garbage

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

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Kawamata Town Contact

Contact
Muni. Kawamata Town 福島県
Dept. 町民税務課 生活環境係 📞 024-566-2111 / 午前8時30分~午後5時15分(土曜・日曜日、祝日、休日、年末年始を除く)
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Non-burnable Garbage

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Kawamata Town, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEKawamata Town LAST REVIEW2026-03-29 PREFFukushima