Medicine ／ Sagamihara City
TL;DR
Medicine is classified as "General Waste" in Sagamihara City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Put tablets, capsules and powders in a clear or translucent bag and put them out by 8:30 a.m. on general garbage day
- 2 From October 1, put plastic packaging and containers out on Plastics day (until September 30, plastic containers and packaging)
- 3 Put bottles and cans out on Resources day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
General Waste
Pickup Day
Check
See municipal calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Medicine is classified as General Waste.
Disposal Steps
- Put tablets, capsules and powders in a clear or translucent bag and put them out by 8:30 a.m. on general garbage day
- From October 1, put plastic packaging and containers out on Plastics day (until September 30, plastic containers and packaging)
- Put bottles and cans out on Resources day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- From October 1, "general garbage" is renamed "burn-only garbage (general garbage)"; its collection days do not change
- Return needles and similar items to medical institutions; if they do not collect them, put them in a puncture-proof container and out as general 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
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
General Waste
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.sagamihara.kanagawa.jp
Visit
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.