Paint ／ Tsu City
TL;DR
Paint is classified as "Not Collected" in Tsu City.
- 1 The city does not collect or process liquid paint. Ask the store where you bought it, a store that carries it, or a specialized disposal company to handle it.
- 2 To handle it yourself, solidify it with a paint hardener, or, for a small amount, soak it into paper or similar material and let it dry.
- 3 Put the solidified paint, or the paper or similar material soaked with paint and dried, out on the Burnable Garbage day (燃やせるごみの日).
- 4 Once the contents are removed, put the paint can out as Metal on the Metal and Non-burnable Garbage day (金属・燃やせないごみの日).
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Not Collected
Pickup Day
Not collected
Shops / drop-off points (see steps below)
Fee
Check
Depends on where you take it
Booking
Not collected
See the steps below
Details & How-to
02Paint is classified as Not Collected.
Disposal Steps
- The city does not collect or process liquid paint. Ask the store where you bought it, a store that carries it, or a specialized disposal company to handle it.
- To handle it yourself, solidify it with a paint hardener, or, for a small amount, soak it into paper or similar material and let it dry.
- Put the solidified paint, or the paper or similar material soaked with paint and dried, out on the Burnable Garbage day (燃やせるごみの日).
- Once the contents are removed, put the paint can out as Metal on the Metal and Non-burnable Garbage day (金属・燃やせないごみの日).
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- In Tsu City, paint is a 処理困難物 (an item the city cannot process). As a liquid, it cannot be put out at the garbage collection point or brought to city facilities.
- Spray paint cans are Hazardous Garbage (危険ごみ). Use up the contents as much as possible and put them out in a clear or semi-transparent bag.
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
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
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