Glass ／ Kawamata Town
TL;DR
Glass is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage" in Kawamata Town.
- 1 Put it in the town-designated container (a container only for non-burnable items); always write your name on the container
- 2 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
02Glass is classified as Non-burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Put it in the town-designated container (a container only for non-burnable items); always write your name on the container
- 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.
- 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
- Glass bottles for food and drink or cosmetics (other than milky-white ones) go in the recyclables bag on PET bottle and glass bottle collection day
- For shoji screens and similar items with glass, remove the glass and put it out in the designated container; put out only the remaining wooden frame 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
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
Check for latest info
Category
Non-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.