Medicine ／ Hirakata City
TL;DR
Medicine is classified as "General Waste" in Hirakata City.
- 1 Put out medicines (pharmaceuticals and remedies) as general waste
- 2 Soak liquid medicine into cloth or paper
- 3 Put it in a clear or white semi-transparent plastic bag of 45 liters or less
- 4 Put it out at your area's designated place by 8:45 a.m. on collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
General Waste
Pickup Day
Check
See municipal calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Medicine is classified as General Waste.
Disposal Steps
- Put out medicines (pharmaceuticals and remedies) as general waste
- Soak liquid medicine into cloth or paper
- Put it in a clear or white semi-transparent plastic bag of 45 liters or less
- Put it out at your area's designated place by 8:45 a.m. on collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Sharp items such as injection needles used in home medical care should, as a rule, be taken back by the medical institution that prescribed the home care
- Medicine bottles (not for food or drink) go in cans, bottles and glass after removing the contents
- Medicine boxes and bags go in paper if made of paper, and in general waste if made of plastic (in PET bottles and plastic containers and packaging if they have the plastic mark)
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
03Hirakata City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Hirakata City
Osaka
Dept.
Environmental Division
📞 072-841-1221
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
General Waste
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.hirakata.osaka.jp
Visit
Last verified: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Hirakata City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.