Gas Cylinder ／ Atsuma Town
TL;DR
Gas Cylinder is classified as "Hazardous Waste" in Atsuma Town.
- 1 Use up the contents of cassette gas canisters for portable stoves completely
- 2 Do not pierce a hole (no drilling is required)
- 3 Put it in a colorless, transparent bag
- 4 Put it out at the garbage station by 8:30 a.m. on the Hazardous Waste collection day (the same day of the week as Non-burnable Garbage)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Hazardous Waste
Pickup Day
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Fee
Free / bring-in
Depends on method
Booking
Special pickup
Designated point
Details & How-to
02Gas Cylinder is classified as Hazardous Waste.
Disposal Steps
- Use up the contents of cassette gas canisters for portable stoves completely
- Do not pierce a hole (no drilling is required)
- Put it in a colorless, transparent bag
- Put it out at the garbage station by 8:30 a.m. on the Hazardous Waste collection day (the same day of the week as Non-burnable Garbage)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Cassette gas canisters go out as Hazardous Waste, not as Cans
- Separate Hazardous Waste by type when putting it out
- Gas cylinders other than cassette gas canisters are not collected (they are on the town's list of items that cannot be collected as large-sized 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
03Atsuma Town Contact
Contact
Muni.
Atsuma Town
北海道
Dept.
住民課 町民生活グループ
📞 0145-26-7871
Official
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Category
Hazardous Waste
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
town.atsuma.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-10-04
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Atsuma Town, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.