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Small Metal Items Updated 2026-10-03 Yokohama City

Knife / Yokohama City

TL;DR

Knife is classified as "Small Metal Items" in Yokohama City. Fee: Free.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Free
  1. 1 Wrap it in newspaper or similar and write the item name on it
  2. 2 Keep it separate from the bag for Cans, Bottles and PET Bottles (except for small pieces, put it out without a bag)
  3. 3 Put it out on the Small Metal Items collection day (once a week, the same day as Cans, Bottles and PET Bottles)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Small Metal Items
Pickup Day Check See municipal calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Knife is classified as Small Metal Items.

Disposal Steps

  1. Wrap it in newspaper or similar and write the item name on it
  2. Keep it separate from the bag for Cans, Bottles and PET Bottles (except for small pieces, put it out without a bag)
  3. Put it out on the Small Metal Items collection day (once a week, the same day as Cans, Bottles and PET Bottles)

Important Notes

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

  • Knives 30cm or longer (not counting the handle) are Oversized Garbage
  • Ceramic knives go out as Non-burnable Garbage (wrap them in newspaper or similar and write the item name)

Official Info & Contact

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Yokohama City Contact

Contact
Muni. Yokohama City Kanagawa
Dept. Resource Recycling Bureau Operations Division 📞 045-671-3819 / Weekdays 8:45-17:15
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Small Metal Items

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Yokohama City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEYokohama City LAST REVIEW2026-10-03 PREFKanagawa