- 1 Sort and prepare it per your city's rules
- 2 Check the collection day on the calendar
- 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.
What Type of Garbage is Paint?
The classification of Paint varies by municipality. Generally, it falls into one of the following categories:
* Please check the municipality links below for exact classification.
Disposal Methods for Paint
Municipal Garbage Collection
Put it out on the designated collection day following local rules. Oversized items require advance booking.
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.
Important Notes Before Disposal
- Contains hazardous materials - handle with care. Do not mix with other garbage and dispose according to instructions.
- Collection days are limited. Often collected only once a month - check the schedule in advance.
Detailed Rules by City
Select your city to see exact classification, collection schedule, and fees for Paint.
Aichi
Detailed Guide
Contents
- Spread leftovers on newspaper, cardboard, or cloth
- Dry completely outdoors (water-based: hours; oil-based: days)
- Put the dried material out as burnable garbage
Paint hardeners (残塗料処理剤) sold at home centers solidify paint inside the can for a few hundred yen.
For large amounts, home disposal is not possible — consult the retailer, the paint maker, or an industrial waste contractor (paid).
Containers
- Metal cans (dried): non-burnable or metal recycling
- Plastic containers: burnable or plastic garbage per your municipality
- Spray paint: use up, then follow spray can rules
Never do this
- Pour paint down drains or onto soil (may violate local ordinances)
- Put liquid paint in garbage bags
- Put out cans with liquid contents remaining
