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缶・びん・ペットボトル Updated 2026-02-24 Kobe City

Glass Bottle / Kobe City

TL;DR

Glass Bottle is classified as "缶・びん・ペットボトル" in Kobe City. Fee: Free.

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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category 缶・びん・ペットボトル
Pickup Day Check See municipal calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Glass Bottle is classified as 缶・びん・ペットボトル.

Disposal Steps

  1. Remove cap (plastic caps to packaging plastic, metal caps to non-burnable garbage)
  2. Empty contents and rinse lightly with water
  3. Put out on can/bottle/PET bottle collection day

Important Notes

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

  • Cosmetic bottles go to non-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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Kobe City Contact

Contact
Muni. Kobe City Hyogo
Dept. Environmental Bureau Operations Division
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category 缶・びん・ペットボトル

Official Sources

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