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Recyclables (Other Plastics) / Recyclables (Glass Bottles) / Non-burnable Garbage / Burnable Garbage Updated 2026-09-26 Takahashi City

Cosmetics / Takahashi City

TL;DR

Cosmetics is classified as "Recyclables (Other Plastics) / Recyclables (Glass Bottles) / Non-burnable Garbage / Burnable Garbage" in Takahashi City.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Regular collection
  1. 1 Clean plastic outer packaging, containers and refill containers by rinsing with water, etc., and put them in the designated green bag (Other Plastics) at the collection point
  2. 2 Remove the cap from glass bottles, clean them by rinsing with water, etc., and put them in the designated container (Glass Bottles) at the collection point
  3. 3 Put them out by the designated time on your area's designated collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Recyclables (Other Plastics) / Recyclables (Glass Bottles) / Non-burnable Garbage / 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

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Cosmetics is classified as Recyclables (Other Plastics) / Recyclables (Glass Bottles) / Non-burnable Garbage / Burnable Garbage.

Disposal Steps

  1. Clean plastic outer packaging, containers and refill containers by rinsing with water, etc., and put them in the designated green bag (Other Plastics) at the collection point
  2. Remove the cap from glass bottles, clean them by rinsing with water, etc., and put them in the designated container (Glass Bottles) at the collection point
  3. Put them out by the designated time on your area's designated collection day

Important Notes

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

  • Plastic containers and refill containers that cannot be cleaned go to Burnable Garbage
  • Glass bottles that cannot be cleaned go to Non-burnable Garbage
  • Metal caps go to Non-burnable Garbage, and plastic caps go to Other Plastics

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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Takahashi City Contact

Contact
Muni. Takahashi City Okayama Prefecture
Dept. 環境課 📞 0866-21-0259 / 平日 8:30-17:15
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Recyclables (Other Plastics) / Recyclables (Glass Bottles) / Non-burnable Garbage / Burnable Garbage

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Takahashi City, 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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