Cosmetics ／ Maebashi City
TL;DR
Cosmetics is classified as "Recyclables / Plastic Containers and Packaging / Non-burnable Garbage" in Maebashi City.
- 1 Use up the contents and rinse the inside with water
- 2 For glass cosmetic bottles, remove the lid and, without putting them in a city-designated bag, place them in the container for their color (colorless clear: white container; brown: brown container; other colors: blue container) on Recyclables day
- 3 Put plastic cosmetic bottle containers in a city-designated bag as Plastic Containers and Packaging
- 4 Put it out at the collection point between early morning and 8 a.m. on the collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Recyclables / Plastic Containers and Packaging / 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
02Cosmetics is classified as Recyclables / Plastic Containers and Packaging / Non-burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Use up the contents and rinse the inside with water
- For glass cosmetic bottles, remove the lid and, without putting them in a city-designated bag, place them in the container for their color (colorless clear: white container; brown: brown container; other colors: blue container) on Recyclables day
- Put plastic cosmetic bottle containers in a city-designated bag as Plastic Containers and Packaging
- Put it out at the collection point between early morning and 8 a.m. on the collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Broken bottles, very dirty bottles, and bottles made of heat-resistant glass or milky-white glass go to Non-burnable Garbage
- Bottle lids made of plastic go to Plastic Containers and Packaging; metal lids go to Non-burnable Garbage
- Plastic containers that are very dirty or cannot be washed inside, such as tubes, go to Burnable 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
03Maebashi City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Maebashi City
gunma
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Recyclables / Plastic Containers and Packaging / Non-burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.maebashi.gunma.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Maebashi City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.