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Not Collected (Consult Retailer)(Paint itself) / Small Metal Items(Paint can with the paint removed) Updated 2026-03-23 Nishiawakura Village

Paint / Nishiawakura Village

TL;DR

Paint is classified as "Not Collected (Consult Retailer)(Paint itself) / Small Metal Items(Paint can with the paint removed)" in Nishiawakura Village.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Not collected
  1. 1 Paint itself cannot be put out for garbage collection; consult the store (it can be brought to the waste treatment facility if soaked into rags or newspaper)
  2. 2 Put the paint can, with the paint removed, in a designated non-burnable garbage bag (paid) and write your name on the bag
  3. 3 Put the can out by 8:30 a.m. on the "can" day of the garbage collection calendar (the day for small metal items)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Not Collected (Consult Retailer)(Paint itself) / Small Metal Items(Paint can with the paint removed)
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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Paint is classified as Not Collected (Consult Retailer)(Paint itself) / Small Metal Items(Paint can with the paint removed).

Disposal Steps

  1. Paint itself cannot be put out for garbage collection; consult the store (it can be brought to the waste treatment facility if soaked into rags or newspaper)
  2. Put the paint can, with the paint removed, in a designated non-burnable garbage bag (paid) and write your name on the bag
  3. Put the can out by 8:30 a.m. on the "can" day of the garbage collection calendar (the day for small metal items)

Important Notes

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

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 Not Collected (Consult Retailer)(Paint itself) / Small Metal Items(Paint can with the paint removed)

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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