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Retailer / Specialist Disposal Company / Metal Items Updated 2026-09-24 Hida City

Gas Cylinder / Hida City

TL;DR

Gas Cylinder is classified as "Retailer / Specialist Disposal Company / Metal Items" in Hida City.

How to dispose 3 STEPS
  1. 1 For gas cans (such as cassette-stove gas cans), completely empty the contents (gas) and pierce a hole. Release the gas outdoors in a well-ventilated place with no open flames
  2. 2 Put gas cans out as "Metal Items" at your district's sorted-collection station on the day designated in the garbage sorting collection calendar (you may also bring them directly to the Hida City Recycling Center)
  3. 3 Gas cylinders (such as propane gas cylinders) cannot be processed by the city; contact a retailer or specialist disposal company yourself and ask them to dispose of it
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Retailer / Specialist Disposal Company / Metal Items
Pickup Day Check See municipal calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Gas Cylinder is classified as Retailer / Specialist Disposal Company / Metal Items.

Disposal Steps

  1. For gas cans (such as cassette-stove gas cans), completely empty the contents (gas) and pierce a hole. Release the gas outdoors in a well-ventilated place with no open flames
  2. Put gas cans out as "Metal Items" at your district's sorted-collection station on the day designated in the garbage sorting collection calendar (you may also bring them directly to the Hida City Recycling Center)
  3. Gas cylinders (such as propane gas cylinders) cannot be processed by the city; contact a retailer or specialist disposal company yourself and ask them to dispose of it

Important Notes

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

  • Gas cylinders (such as propane gas cylinders) cannot be collected at city facilities. Please contact a retailer or specialist disposal company
  • Always pierce spray cans and gas cans and release the gas before putting them out
  • Release the gas outdoors in a well-ventilated place with no open flames

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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Hida City Contact

Contact
Muni. Hida City 岐阜県
Dept. Hida City Clean Center 📞 0577-75-3069 / Monday-Friday and 3rd Sunday 8:30-15:30
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Retailer / Specialist Disposal Company / Metal Items

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Hida City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEHida City LAST REVIEW2026-09-24 PREFGifu