Gas Cylinder ／ Tomakomai City
TL;DR
Gas Cylinder is classified as "Not Collected / Hazardous Waste" in Tomakomai City. Fee: Gas cans and cassette gas cylinders (hazardous waste) are free.
- 1 For propane cylinders, consult the gas dealer you currently deal with or the one you bought it from (Tomakomai LP Gas Business Cooperative, TEL. 72-1566)
- 2 For oxygen cylinders, ask the manufacturer or dealer
- 3 Use up the contents of gas cans and cassette gas cylinders (tabletop/portable cylinders), do not puncture them, and put them in a separate clear or semi-transparent bag
- 4 Put them out as hazardous waste on the "Burnable Garbage" collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Not Collected / Hazardous Waste
Pickup Day
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Fee
Gas cans and cassette gas cylinders (hazardous waste) are free
Booking
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Details & How-to
02Gas Cylinder is classified as Not Collected / Hazardous Waste.
Disposal Steps
- For propane cylinders, consult the gas dealer you currently deal with or the one you bought it from (Tomakomai LP Gas Business Cooperative, TEL. 72-1566)
- For oxygen cylinders, ask the manufacturer or dealer
- Use up the contents of gas cans and cassette gas cylinders (tabletop/portable cylinders), do not puncture them, and put them in a separate clear or semi-transparent bag
- Put them out as hazardous waste on the "Burnable Garbage" collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- The city does not collect propane or oxygen cylinders. Gas cans and cassette gas cylinders (tabletop/portable cylinders) are hazardous waste
- Even if you cannot use up a gas can or cassette gas cylinder, put it out as is in a clear or semi-transparent bag
- Gas cylinders that the city does not collect cannot be brought to city facilities (Numanohata Clean Center) either
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
03Tomakomai City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Tomakomai City
Hokkaido
Dept.
Environmental Sanitation Department Zero Waste Promotion Office
📞 0144-55-4077 / Weekdays 8:45-17:15
Official
Official website
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Category
Not Collected / Hazardous Waste
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.tomakomai.hokkaido.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-27
Disclaimer
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