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Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage Updated 2026-09-25 Miki City

Lighter / Miki City

TL;DR

Lighter is classified as "Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage" in Miki City.

How to dispose 4 STEPS Regular collection
  1. 1 Use up all the gas in a disposable lighter and make sure it no longer lights
  2. 2 Put disposable lighters in a bag separate from other waste (if you have a lot, put them in a small bag labeled 「ライター」 (lighter))
  3. 3 Take them to your local garbage station on burnable garbage collection day (burnable garbage must always go in the city's designated bag (yellow))
  4. 4 Use up metal lighters, put them in a commercially sold transparent or translucent bag, and take them to your local garbage station on aragomi (non-burnable garbage) collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage
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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Lighter is classified as Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage.

Disposal Steps

  1. Use up all the gas in a disposable lighter and make sure it no longer lights
  2. Put disposable lighters in a bag separate from other waste (if you have a lot, put them in a small bag labeled 「ライター」 (lighter))
  3. Take them to your local garbage station on burnable garbage collection day (burnable garbage must always go in the city's designated bag (yellow))
  4. Use up metal lighters, put them in a commercially sold transparent or translucent bag, and take them to your local garbage station on aragomi (non-burnable garbage) collection day

Important Notes

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

  • Release the gas outdoors in a well-ventilated place after making sure there is no fire nearby
  • Metal lighters are aragomi (non-burnable garbage), not burnable garbage

Official Info & Contact

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Miki City Contact

Contact
Muni. Miki City Hyogo
Dept. Environmental Division 📞 0794-83-2608
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Miki City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
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