Lighter ／ Sagamihara City
TL;DR
Lighter is classified as "Hazardous Waste / Recyclables (Metal Items)" in Sagamihara City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Always use up the gas or fuel completely
- 2 Put plastic lighters in a clear or translucent bag and, from October 1, put them out at the collection point by 8:30 a.m. on "PET Bottles and Hazardous Waste" day
- 3 Metal lighters go out as metal items on Resources day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Hazardous Waste / Recyclables (Metal Items)
Pickup Day
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Fee
Free
Booking
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Details & How-to
02Lighter is classified as Hazardous Waste / Recyclables (Metal Items).
Disposal Steps
- Always use up the gas or fuel completely
- Put plastic lighters in a clear or translucent bag and, from October 1, put them out at the collection point by 8:30 a.m. on "PET Bottles and Hazardous Waste" day
- Metal lighters go out as metal items on Resources day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- From October 1, 2026, plastic lighters are Hazardous Waste (until September 30, general garbage). Metal lighters remain metal items
- Lighters with fuel left in them cannot be handled by the city
- Do not put plastic lighters out on Plastics day (fire risk)
Official Info & Contact
03Sagamihara City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Sagamihara City
Kanagawa
Dept.
Resource Recycling Promotion Division
📞 042-769-8245 / Weekdays 8:30-17:00
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Hazardous Waste / Recyclables (Metal Items)
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.sagamihara.kanagawa.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-29
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Sagamihara City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.