Gas Cylinder ／ Takamatsu City
TL;DR
Gas Cylinder is classified as "Not Collected / Cans, Bottles and PET Bottles (cassette gas canisters only)" in Takamatsu City.
- 1 Gas cylinders (other than cassette gas canisters) cannot be put out at garbage stations. Have a retailer or similar take them back, or ask a specialist contractor to dispose of them.
- 2 For cassette gas canisters, use up all the gas, then always punch a hole in the canister outdoors, in a well-ventilated place away from any flame.
- 3 Put the punctured cassette gas canisters in a milky-white or semi-transparent plastic bag and put them out at the garbage station as "Cans, Bottles and PET Bottles".
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Not Collected / Cans, Bottles and PET Bottles (cassette gas canisters only)
Pickup Day
Depends on type
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Fee
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Booking
Depends on type
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Details & How-to
02Gas Cylinder is classified as Not Collected / Cans, Bottles and PET Bottles (cassette gas canisters only).
Disposal Steps
- Gas cylinders (other than cassette gas canisters) cannot be put out at garbage stations. Have a retailer or similar take them back, or ask a specialist contractor to dispose of them.
- For cassette gas canisters, use up all the gas, then always punch a hole in the canister outdoors, in a well-ventilated place away from any flame.
- Put the punctured cassette gas canisters in a milky-white or semi-transparent plastic bag and put them out at the garbage station as "Cans, Bottles and PET Bottles".
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Gas cylinders (other than cassette gas canisters) are flammable hazardous items and cannot be put out at garbage stations.
- Cassette gas canisters and spray cans cause fires in garbage trucks, so never mix them into Crushable Waste (破砕ごみ).
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
03Takamatsu City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Takamatsu City
kagawa
Dept.
Environmental Division
📞 087-834-0389
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Not Collected / Cans, Bottles and PET Bottles (cassette gas canisters only)
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.takamatsu.kagawa.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Takamatsu City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.