Cosmetics / Kawamata Town
TL;DR
Cosmetics is classified as "Burnable Garbage" in Kawamata Town.
- 1 Glass cosmetics bottles (other than milky-white ones): discard any remaining contents, rinse with water, remove the cap, put them in the recyclables bag, and put them out on PET bottle and glass bottle collection day
- 2 Milky-white cosmetics bottles: put them in the town-designated container (a container only for non-burnable items) and put them out on non-burnable garbage collection day
- 3 Plastic containers: empty them, rinse off dirt with water, and put them out in the recyclables bag on plastic containers and packaging collection day (containers whose dirt cannot be removed easily go in burnable garbage)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
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 Burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Glass cosmetics bottles (other than milky-white ones): discard any remaining contents, rinse with water, remove the cap, put them in the recyclables bag, and put them out on PET bottle and glass bottle collection day
- Milky-white cosmetics bottles: put them in the town-designated container (a container only for non-burnable items) and put them out on non-burnable garbage collection day
- Plastic containers: empty them, rinse off dirt with water, and put them out in the recyclables bag on plastic containers and packaging collection day (containers whose dirt cannot be removed easily go in burnable garbage)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- How to sort depends on the material of the container
- Always remove bottle caps (bottles with caps still on will not be collected)
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
03Kawamata 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
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Category
Burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
town.kawamata.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-03-29
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.