Cosmetics ／ Ebetsu City
TL;DR
Cosmetics is classified as "Burnable Garbage / Recyclables / Non-burnable Garbage" in Ebetsu City. Fee: Paper, plastic and metal containers and nail polish bottles: designated garbage bag or garbage disposal ticket (paid) / Cosmetic glass bottles (Recyclables): free (clear or semi-transparent bag).
- 1 Put paper and plastic containers in a designated garbage bag as burnable garbage
- 2 Rinse cosmetic glass bottles with water, remove the caps, and put them out on the recyclables collection day in a clear or semi-transparent bag (cans and bottles can go in the same bag)
- 3 Put metal containers and nail polish bottles in a designated garbage bag as non-burnable garbage
- 4 Take it to the garbage station by 8:45 AM on the collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Burnable Garbage / Recyclables / Non-burnable Garbage
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Paper, plastic and metal containers and nail polish bottles: designated garbage bag or garbage disposal ticket (paid) / Cosmetic glass bottles (Recyclables): free (clear or semi-transparent bag)
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Cosmetics is classified as Burnable Garbage / Recyclables / Non-burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Put paper and plastic containers in a designated garbage bag as burnable garbage
- Rinse cosmetic glass bottles with water, remove the caps, and put them out on the recyclables collection day in a clear or semi-transparent bag (cans and bottles can go in the same bag)
- Put metal containers and nail polish bottles in a designated garbage bag as non-burnable garbage
- Take it to the garbage station by 8:45 AM on the collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Broken bottles, dirty bottles and nail polish bottles are not recyclables; they are non-burnable garbage
- Metal bottle caps go in non-burnable garbage, and plastic caps go in burnable garbage
- Paper boxes of cosmetics are 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
03Ebetsu City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Ebetsu City
Hokkaido
Dept.
Ebetsu City Waste Management Division
📞 011-383-4217 / Mon-Fri 8:45-17:15 (excluding weekends and holidays)
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Burnable Garbage / Recyclables / Non-burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.ebetsu.hokkaido.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Ebetsu City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.