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Non-burnable Garbage (ignitable hazardous items) Updated 2026-09-25 Kisosaki Town

Lighter / Kisosaki Town

TL;DR

Lighter is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage (ignitable hazardous items)" in Kisosaki Town.

How to dispose 5 STEPS Regular collection
  1. 1 Always use up the contents.
  2. 2 Let the gas out of a disposable lighter: check that there is no fire nearby, then hold the operating lever down and fix it in place with a rubber band or strong adhesive tape.
  3. 3 Leave it like that outdoors in a well-ventilated place with no fire nearby for half a day to one day. To be sure, try to light it; if it does not light, the gas is fully removed.
  4. 4 Put it out separately from your other non-burnable garbage.
  5. 5 Put it out on the non-burnable garbage collection day (1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month).
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Non-burnable Garbage (ignitable hazardous items)
Pickup Day Varies by area See the city's collection calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Lighter is classified as Non-burnable Garbage (ignitable hazardous items).

Disposal Steps

  1. Always use up the contents.
  2. Let the gas out of a disposable lighter: check that there is no fire nearby, then hold the operating lever down and fix it in place with a rubber band or strong adhesive tape.
  3. Leave it like that outdoors in a well-ventilated place with no fire nearby for half a day to one day. To be sure, try to light it; if it does not light, the gas is fully removed.
  4. Put it out separately from your other non-burnable garbage.
  5. Put it out on the non-burnable garbage collection day (1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month).

Important Notes

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

  • If a disposable lighter is put out with the contents still inside, the ignition device can be pressed when garbage is pushed into the collection truck, and the surrounding garbage can catch fire and burn.
  • If it lights when you press the operating lever down to let the gas out, blow it out immediately.

Official Info & Contact

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Kisosaki Town Contact

Contact
Muni. Kisosaki Town 三重県
Dept. Residents Division 📞 0567-68-6103
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Non-burnable Garbage (ignitable hazardous items)

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SOURCEKisosaki Town LAST REVIEW2026-09-25 PREFMie