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Not Collected Updated 2026-10-03 Tomakomai City

Motor Oil / Tomakomai City

TL;DR

Motor Oil is classified as "Not Collected" in Tomakomai City.

How to dispose 2 STEPS Not collected
  1. 1 It cannot be put out as a liquid (the city does not collect liquids)
  2. 2 Ask the retailer or a collection company licensed by the city
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Not Collected
Pickup Day Not collected Shops / drop-off points (see steps below)Shops / drop-off points (see steps above)
Fee Check Depends on where you take it
Booking Not collected See the steps belowSee the steps above

Details & How-to

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Motor Oil is classified as Not Collected.

Disposal Steps

  1. It cannot be put out as a liquid (the city does not collect liquids)
  2. Ask the retailer or a collection company licensed by the city

Important Notes

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

  • Oil that has been solidified with a coagulant, or soaked into paper or cloth, can go out as Burnable Garbage (designated garbage bag)
  • Empty oil cans go out as Non-burnable Garbage
  • Never pour it into sewers or roadside drains

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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Tomakomai 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 Check for latest info
Category Not Collected

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Tomakomai City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCETomakomai City LAST REVIEW2026-10-03 PREFHokkaido