Medicine ／ Takahashi City
TL;DR
Medicine is classified as "Burnable Garbage / Recyclables (Glass Bottles) / Recyclables (Other Plastics)" in Takahashi City.
- 1 Put household tablets, capsules, etc. out as Burnable Garbage in a transparent (semi-transparent) bag of 45 liters or less
- 2 Remove the cap from medicine bottles, clean them by rinsing with water, etc., and put them in the designated container (Glass Bottles) at the collection point
- 3 Clean plastic containers, lids and blister packs by rinsing with water, etc., and put them in the designated green bag (Other Plastics) at the collection point
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Burnable Garbage / Recyclables (Glass Bottles) / Recyclables (Other Plastics)
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Medicine is classified as Burnable Garbage / Recyclables (Glass Bottles) / Recyclables (Other Plastics).
Disposal Steps
- Put household tablets, capsules, etc. out as Burnable Garbage in a transparent (semi-transparent) bag of 45 liters or less
- Remove the cap from medicine bottles, clean them by rinsing with water, etc., and put them in the designated container (Glass Bottles) at the collection point
- Clean plastic containers, lids and blister packs by rinsing with water, etc., and put them in the designated green bag (Other Plastics) at the collection point
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Limited to items used at home. Agricultural chemicals and agricultural chemical bottles cannot be processed
- Broken bottles and bottles that cannot be cleaned by rinsing go to Non-burnable Garbage, and plastic containers that cannot be cleaned by rinsing go to Burnable Garbage
- Powerful drugs and containers of chemicals other than household medicines cannot be collected or processed (consult the dealer or a specialist contractor). Take the needles of insulin syringes and NovoPens, and medical-institution-only medicine containers, to a medical institution
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
03Takahashi City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Takahashi City
Okayama Prefecture
Dept.
環境課
📞 0866-21-0259 / 平日 8:30-17:15
Official
Official website
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Category
Burnable Garbage / Recyclables (Glass Bottles) / Recyclables (Other Plastics)
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.takahashi.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
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.