Lighter ／ Fukuchiyama City
TL;DR
Lighter is classified as "Hazardous Waste" in Fukuchiyama City.
- 1 Do not use the city's designated garbage bag. Put lighters in a clear or see-through semi-transparent bag.
- 2 Sort by type: lighters and long-nose lighters (Chakkaman) go together in the same bag, separate from dry-cell batteries and other items.
- 3 Put the bag out at your designated garbage station by 8:30 a.m. on the same collection day as Non-burnable Garbage (twice a month, on the day set for your area).
- 4 Collection days differ by neighborhood association (jichikai), so check the FY2026 (Reiwa 8) collection schedule.
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Hazardous Waste
Pickup Day
Check
See the steps below and the calendar
Fee
Free / bring-in
Depends on method
Booking
Special pickup
Designated point
Details & How-to
02Lighter is classified as Hazardous Waste.
Disposal Steps
- Do not use the city's designated garbage bag. Put lighters in a clear or see-through semi-transparent bag.
- Sort by type: lighters and long-nose lighters (Chakkaman) go together in the same bag, separate from dry-cell batteries and other items.
- Put the bag out at your designated garbage station by 8:30 a.m. on the same collection day as Non-burnable Garbage (twice a month, on the day set for your area).
- Collection days differ by neighborhood association (jichikai), so check the FY2026 (Reiwa 8) collection schedule.
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- The category is Hazardous Waste. It is collected on the same day as Non-burnable Garbage, but it is not Non-burnable Garbage.
- Do not put lighters in the designated bags for Burnable Garbage, Non-burnable Garbage or Plastic Containers and Packaging. Putting them out in a designated bag can cause fires in garbage trucks.
Official Info & Contact
03Fukuchiyama City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Fukuchiyama City
Kyoto
Official
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Category
Hazardous Waste
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.fukuchiyama.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
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