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Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage / Not Collected Updated 2026-09-24 Zama City

Lighter / Zama City

TL;DR

Lighter is classified as "Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage / Not Collected" in Zama City.

How to dispose 4 STEPS Not collected
  1. 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. 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. 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. 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 See the steps below and the official siteSee the steps above and the official site
Fee Check See the city's fee table
Booking Depends on type See the steps below and the official siteSee the steps above and the official site

Details & How-to

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Lighter is classified as Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage / Not Collected.

Disposal Steps

  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

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

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Zama City Contact

Contact
Muni. Zama City Kanagawa
Dept. Residents Division 📞 046-255-1111
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage / Not Collected

Official Sources

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