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Recyclables Updated 2026-08-11 Taketomi Town

Glass Bottle / Taketomi Town

TL;DR

Glass Bottle is classified as "Recyclables" in Taketomi Town.

How to dispose 2 STEPS Regular collection
  1. 1 Rinse and remove caps/stoppers (caps go to non-burnable garbage)
  2. 2 Put it out on the bottle collection day (check the schedule for your island/district)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Recyclables
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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Glass Bottle is classified as Recyclables.

Disposal Steps

  1. Rinse and remove caps/stoppers (caps go to non-burnable garbage)
  2. Put it out on the bottle collection day (check the schedule for your island/district)

Important Notes

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

  • Wrap breakables in paper and mark them 'キケン' (danger)

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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Taketomi Town Contact

Contact
Muni. Taketomi Town Okinawa
Dept. Environment Section, Community Development Division
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Recyclables

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Taketomi Town, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCETaketomi Town LAST REVIEW2026-08-11 PREFOkinawa