Glass Bottle ／ Azumino City
TL;DR
Glass Bottle is classified as "Recyclables (Glass Bottles) / Non-burnable Garbage (Glass and Ceramics)" in Azumino City.
- 1 Remove mouth fittings, caps, pouring spouts, etc. (labels do not need to be removed)
- 2 Rinse lightly
- 3 Sort into three types: colorless (white), brown, and other colors (one-cup bottles and printed bottles go in other colors)
- 4 Put them directly into the containers at the collection point (station) (collected once a month)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Recyclables (Glass Bottles) / Non-burnable Garbage (Glass and Ceramics)
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Glass Bottle is classified as Recyclables (Glass Bottles) / Non-burnable Garbage (Glass and Ceramics).
Disposal Steps
- Remove mouth fittings, caps, pouring spouts, etc. (labels do not need to be removed)
- Rinse lightly
- Sort into three types: colorless (white), brown, and other colors (one-cup bottles and printed bottles go in other colors)
- Put them directly into the containers at the collection point (station) (collected once a month)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Broken bottles, dirty bottles, cooking oil bottles, bottles that are entirely milky white, commercially sold glass containers (bottles used for pickling ume, etc.), ceramic bottles, and heat-resistant glass go out as "Glass and Ceramics" (Non-burnable Garbage), put in the designated bag for non-burnable garbage and recyclables
- Bottles of thinner, paint, or chemicals and nail polish bottles also go out as "Glass and Ceramics" (cosmetics bottles and oral medicine / energy drink bottles are Recyclables "bottles")
- Put bottle caps out as "Plastic Resources" if they are plastic, and as "Metal Items" if they are metal
- Return issho-bin (1.8-liter) bottles and beer bottles to the retailer whenever possible
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
03Azumino City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Azumino City
Nagano
Dept.
Azumino City Environmental Department Resource Circulation Promotion Section
📞 0263-71-2490 / 平日8:30-17:15
Official
Official website
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Category
Recyclables (Glass Bottles) / Non-burnable Garbage (Glass and Ceramics)
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.azumino.nagano.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
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