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Burnable Garbage / Recyclables (Small Appliances & Metals) Updated 2026-09-24 Ayase City

Lighter / Ayase City

TL;DR

Lighter is classified as "Burnable Garbage / Recyclables (Small Appliances & Metals)" in Ayase City.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Regular collection
  1. 1 For disposable and gas lighters, use up the fuel (gas), put them in a plastic bag and put them out as Burnable Garbage
  2. 2 Put burnable garbage in a clear or semi-transparent bag and take it to the burnable garbage collection point between 7:00 and 8:30 a.m. on collection day
  3. 3 For metal lighters, use up the fuel and put them in the light-blue (large) basket at the recyclables collection point as Recyclables (Small Appliances & Metals)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Burnable Garbage / Recyclables (Small Appliances & Metals)
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 / Recyclables (Small Appliances & Metals).

Disposal Steps

  1. For disposable and gas lighters, use up the fuel (gas), put them in a plastic bag and put them out as Burnable Garbage
  2. Put burnable garbage in a clear or semi-transparent bag and take it to the burnable garbage collection point between 7:00 and 8:30 a.m. on collection day
  3. For metal lighters, use up the fuel and put them in the light-blue (large) basket at the recyclables collection point as Recyclables (Small Appliances & Metals)

Important Notes

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

  • Never put disposable lighters in the Non-valuables (無価物) basket
  • Bags you cannot see into, such as black bags, and cardboard boxes are not accepted
  • Burnable garbage and recyclables have separate collection points (some points are shared)

Official Info & Contact

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Ayase City Contact

Contact
Muni. Ayase City Kanagawa
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Burnable Garbage / Recyclables (Small Appliances & Metals)

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Ayase City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEAyase City LAST REVIEW2026-09-24 PREFKanagawa