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Regular Garbage Updated 2026-09-25 Shizukuishi Town

Glass / Shizukuishi Town

TL;DR

Glass is classified as "Regular Garbage" in Shizukuishi Town.

How to dispose 3 STEPS
  1. 1 Wrap glass products and glass shards in paper or similar so they are not dangerous
  2. 2 Put them in a transparent or semi-transparent garbage bag
  3. 3 Put it out at your own district's collection point by 8:30 a.m. on the Regular Garbage collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Regular Garbage
Pickup Day Check See municipal calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Glass is classified as Regular Garbage.

Disposal Steps

  1. Wrap glass products and glass shards in paper or similar so they are not dangerous
  2. Put them in a transparent or semi-transparent garbage bag
  3. Put it out at your own district's collection point by 8:30 a.m. on the Regular Garbage collection day

Important Notes

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

  • Sheet glass: 50 cm or less (protect it so it is not dangerous)
  • Glass products and heat-resistant glass go to Regular Garbage, not to the Bottles collection
  • Wrap broken bottles in thick paper or similar, mark them as dangerous, and put them out as Regular Garbage

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

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Shizukuishi Town Contact

Contact
Muni. Shizukuishi Town 岩手県
Dept. Environmental Measures Division 📞 019-692-6403 / Mon-Fri 8:30-17:15
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Regular Garbage

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Shizukuishi 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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