Cosmetics ／ Tsu City
TL;DR
Cosmetics is classified as "Metal and Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic Containers and Packaging / Burnable Garbage" in Tsu City.
- 1 Remove the contents (soak liquids into mixed paper or rags and put them out on Burnable Garbage day)
- 2 Put glass bottles in a clear or semi-transparent bag and put them out on Metal and Non-burnable Garbage day
- 3 Wash and dry plastic containers, put them in a clear or semi-transparent bag and put them out on Plastic Containers and Packaging day
- 4 Put it out at your designated temporary garbage collection point by the set time on the collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Metal and Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic Containers and Packaging / Burnable Garbage
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Cosmetics is classified as Metal and Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic Containers and Packaging / Burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Remove the contents (soak liquids into mixed paper or rags and put them out on Burnable Garbage day)
- Put glass bottles in a clear or semi-transparent bag and put them out on Metal and Non-burnable Garbage day
- Wash and dry plastic containers, put them in a clear or semi-transparent bag and put them out on Plastic Containers and Packaging day
- Put it out at your designated temporary garbage collection point by the set time on the collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Sort containers by material: plastic lids go out as Other Plastics, and metal lipstick cases as Metal and Non-burnable Garbage
- Cosmetic sprays go out as Hazardous Waste if metal, as Metal and Non-burnable Garbage if glass, and as Plastic Containers and Packaging if plastic
Disposal Method Comparison
| Method | Cost | Effort | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal | Low/Free | Medium | Slow |
| Pickup | High | Low | Fast |
| Recycle | Free+ | Medium | Medium |
| Flea market | Free+ | High | Slow |
Official Info & Contact
03Tsu City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Tsu City
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Dept.
Environmental Policy Division
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Metal and Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic Containers and Packaging / Burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
info.city.tsu.mie.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Tsu City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.