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How to Dispose of Kitchen Knife

Last reviewed: Jan 0001

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What Type of Garbage is Kitchen Knife?

Nationwide data

Across 1,047 municipalities in our database, 83% classify it as Non-burnable

Municipalities use 76 different category names. The most common is “不燃ごみ” (705 municipalities). Check your own city below.

  1. Non-burnable 83%
  2. Recyclables 5%
  3. Metal 4%
  4. Hazardous 4%
  5. Burnable 1%
  6. Oversized 1%

* Aggregated from official municipal sources in our database (1,047 municipalities, as of 2026-10).

How to dispose (typical flow) 3 STEPSRegular collection
  1. 1 Sort and prepare it per your city's rules
  2. 2 Check the collection day on the calendar
  3. 3 Put it out at the collection point on the morning of the day

* Steps and fees vary by municipality — check your city's page.

How to dispose of Kitchen Knife
Steps to dispose of Kitchen Knife
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Disposal Methods for Kitchen Knife

Municipal Garbage Collection

Put it out on the designated collection day following local rules. Oversized items require advance booking.

Cost: Free to a few hundred yen (oversized items may have fees)

Use a Junk Removal Service

They come to your home, making it easy to dispose of heavy or large items. Efficient when disposing of multiple items.

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Important Notes Before Disposal

  • Always wrap blades in cardboard and mark "DANGER". This is for the safety of collection workers.
  • Clean before disposal. Rinse off food residue and oil before throwing away.
  • Classification varies by size. Items over 30cm are often classified as oversized garbage.
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Detailed Rules by City

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FAQ

What type of garbage is Kitchen Knife?
It varies by municipality, but generally classified as "不燃ごみ" or "金属類". Please check your local rules.
Can I dispose of Kitchen Knife for free?
Free if put out on regular collection days. Oversized items may require fees of a few hundred yen. Small electronics collection boxes offer free recycling in some cases.
Can I dispose of a broken Kitchen Knife?
Yes, broken items can be disposed of. However, if there's a risk of fragments scattering, wrap in cardboard or newspaper.
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