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Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage Updated 2026-09-25 Tsubata Town

Lighter / Tsubata Town

TL;DR

Lighter is classified as "Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage" in Tsubata Town.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Regular collection
  1. 1 Disposable lighter: use up the gas inside, then put it in the Kahoku-gun/city designated "household burnable garbage bag".
  2. 2 Put it out at the spot set for your area by 6 a.m. on burnable garbage collection day (twice a week).
  3. 3 Metal lighter: use it up, then put it out as non-burnable garbage (once a month) in a bucket, container or similar, at the same spot as burnable garbage by 6 a.m. on 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. Disposable lighter: use up the gas inside, then put it in the Kahoku-gun/city designated "household burnable garbage bag".
  2. Put it out at the spot set for your area by 6 a.m. on burnable garbage collection day (twice a week).
  3. Metal lighter: use it up, then put it out as non-burnable garbage (once a month) in a bucket, container or similar, at the same spot as burnable garbage by 6 a.m. on collection day.

Important Notes

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

  • Do not put a metal lighter in burnable garbage (never mix metal items into burnable garbage).
  • When throwing away unused items that can catch fire, bring them in directly yourself.
  • Non-burnable garbage put out in bags or cardboard boxes will not be collected.

Official Info & Contact

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Tsubata Town Contact

Contact
Muni. Tsubata Town 石川県
Dept. Environmental Division 📞 076-288-6701
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 Tsubata Town, 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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