Lighter / Zama City
TL;DR
Lighter is classified as "Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage / Not Collected" in Zama City.
- 1 For disposable lighters (including Chakkaman-type lighters), use up the contents, mix them with kitchen waste to prevent ignition, put them in a clear or semi-transparent bag tied tightly, and put it out on Burnable Garbage day
- 2 For metal gas lighters, use up the contents and put them out on Non-burnable Garbage day (last week of each month only)
- 3 Lighters and Chakkaman-type lighters with contents remaining are prohibited items the city does not collect; ask one of the collection businesses listed on page 8 of the city's Garbage and Recyclables Sorting Guide to collect them
- 4 Put it out at the garbage collection point near your home by 8:30 a.m. on the designated collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage / Not Collected
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
02Lighter is classified as Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage / Not Collected.
Disposal Steps
- For disposable lighters (including Chakkaman-type lighters), use up the contents, mix them with kitchen waste to prevent ignition, put them in a clear or semi-transparent bag tied tightly, and put it out on Burnable Garbage day
- For metal gas lighters, use up the contents and put them out on Non-burnable Garbage day (last week of each month only)
- Lighters and Chakkaman-type lighters with contents remaining are prohibited items the city does not collect; ask one of the collection businesses listed on page 8 of the city's Garbage and Recyclables Sorting Guide to collect them
- Put it out at the garbage collection point near your home by 8:30 a.m. on the designated collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- A disposable lighter with gas left in it may cause a fire, so always use up the contents before putting it out
- If a lighter becomes unwanted while gas still remains, be sure to let the gas out before disposing of it
- Do not use black garbage bags
Official Info & Contact
03Zama City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Zama City
Kanagawa
Dept.
Residents Division
📞 046-255-1111
Official
Official website
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Category
Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage / Not Collected
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.zama.kanagawa.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
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