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Recyclables Updated 2026-02-24 Hokuto City

Cardboard / Hokuto City

TL;DR

Cardboard is classified as "Recyclables" in Hokuto City. Fee: Free.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Free Regular collection
  1. 1 Flatten the cardboard boxes and bundle them
  2. 2 Tie with string
  3. 3 Put out at the garbage collection point by 8 AM on recyclables collection day (twice a month)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Recyclables
Pickup Day Varies by area See the city's collection calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Cardboard is classified as Recyclables.

Disposal Steps

  1. Flatten the cardboard boxes and bundle them
  2. Tie with string
  3. Put out at the garbage collection point by 8 AM on recyclables collection day (twice a month)

Important Notes

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

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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Hokuto City Contact

Contact
Muni. Hokuto City Hokkaido
Dept. Citizens Division, Environmental Section 📞 0138-73-3111 / Weekdays 8:30-17:15
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Recyclables

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Hokuto City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEHokuto City LAST REVIEW2026-02-24 PREFHokkaido