Paper Carton ／ Tsukuba City
TL;DR
Paper Carton is classified as "Waste Paper and Used Cloth / Burnable Garbage" in Tsukuba City.
- 1 Open it up and rinse it with water
- 2 Dry it so that it does not cause odors
- 3 Tie with string
- 4 Put it out at the collection point by 8:00 a.m. on the collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Waste Paper and Used Cloth / 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
02Paper Carton is classified as Waste Paper and Used Cloth / Burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Open it up and rinse it with water
- Dry it so that it does not cause odors
- Tie with string
- Put it out at the collection point by 8:00 a.m. on the collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Paper cartons lined with aluminum foil on the inside go out as "Burnable Garbage" (they cannot be put out as "waste paper")
- Small cartons can also be recycled
- Wet items cannot be recycled, so refrain from putting them out on rainy days (if you must put them out in the rain, tie them with string and put them in a clear or semi-transparent bag so they do not get wet)
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
03Tsukuba City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Tsukuba City
Ibaraki
Dept.
Residents Division
📞 029-883-1111
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Waste Paper and Used Cloth / Burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.tsukuba.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Tsukuba City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.