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Spray Cans(Cassette gas canisters (release the gas and punch a hole)) / Not Collected (Consult Retailer)(Gas cylinders such as propane) Updated 2026-03-23 Nishiawakura Village

Gas Cylinder / Nishiawakura Village

TL;DR

Gas Cylinder is classified as "Spray Cans(Cassette gas canisters (release the gas and punch a hole)) / Not Collected (Consult Retailer)(Gas cylinders such as propane)" in Nishiawakura Village.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Not collected
  1. 1 For cassette gas canisters, release the gas and always punch a hole in a shaded, well-ventilated place
  2. 2 Put cassette gas canisters in the container labeled "Spray Cans" (スプレー缶) at the collection point by 8:30 a.m. on the "Cans" (かん) day of the garbage collection calendar
  3. 3 Gas cylinders such as propane cannot be collected or brought in, so consult the retailer printed on the cylinder
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Spray Cans(Cassette gas canisters (release the gas and punch a hole)) / Not Collected (Consult Retailer)(Gas cylinders such as propane)
Pickup Day Depends on type See the steps below and the official siteSee the steps above and the official site
Fee Check See the city's fee table
Booking Depends on type See the steps below and the official siteSee the steps above and the official site

Details & How-to

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Gas Cylinder is classified as Spray Cans(Cassette gas canisters (release the gas and punch a hole)) / Not Collected (Consult Retailer)(Gas cylinders such as propane).

Disposal Steps

  1. For cassette gas canisters, release the gas and always punch a hole in a shaded, well-ventilated place
  2. Put cassette gas canisters in the container labeled "Spray Cans" (スプレー缶) at the collection point by 8:30 a.m. on the "Cans" (かん) day of the garbage collection calendar
  3. Gas cylinders such as propane cannot be collected or brought in, so consult the retailer printed on the cylinder

Important Notes

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

  • Do not mix spray cans or cassette gas canisters into the can container

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

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Nishiawakura Village Contact

Contact
Muni. Nishiawakura Village Okayama Prefecture
Dept. 産業観光課 📞 0868-79-2230 / 平日 8:30~17:15
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Spray Cans(Cassette gas canisters (release the gas and punch a hole)) / Not Collected (Consult Retailer)(Gas cylinders such as propane)

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Nishiawakura Village, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
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