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Used Paper Updated 2026-03-23 Atsuma Town

Mixed Paper / Atsuma Town

TL;DR

Mixed Paper is classified as "Used Paper" in Atsuma Town.

How to dispose 3 STEPS
  1. 1 Be sure to remove anything other than paper
  2. 2 Put it in a colorless transparent (or colorless translucent) bag of 45 liters or less
  3. 3 Put it out at the garbage station by 8:30 a.m. on the 3rd Friday of each month
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Used Paper
Pickup Day Check See municipal calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Mixed Paper is classified as Used Paper.

Disposal Steps

  1. Be sure to remove anything other than paper
  2. Put it in a colorless transparent (or colorless translucent) bag of 45 liters or less
  3. Put it out at the garbage station by 8:30 a.m. on the 3rd Friday of each month

Important Notes

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

  • Even without the mark, recyclable paper such as notepads and envelopes can be put out as Used Paper
  • Even with the mark, specially processed paper cannot be recycled and goes 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

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Atsuma 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 Official website Check for latest info
Category Used Paper

Official Sources

Primary Source
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.
SOURCEAtsuma Town LAST REVIEW2026-03-23 PREFHokkaido