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General Waste Updated 2026-09-26 Hirakata City

Towel / Hirakata City

TL;DR

Towel is classified as "General Waste" in Hirakata City.

How to dispose 4 STEPS
  1. 1 If your neighborhood association or children's association holds a group collection, put used cloth out there
  2. 2 If there is no group collection, put it out as general waste a little at a time without letting it pile up
  3. 3 Put it in a clear or white semi-transparent plastic bag of 45 liters or less
  4. 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

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Towel is classified as General Waste.

Disposal Steps

  1. If your neighborhood association or children's association holds a group collection, put used cloth out there
  2. If there is no group collection, put it out as general waste a little at a time without letting it pile up
  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

Important Notes

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

  • Clothing and cloth items (handkerchiefs, rags, towels, etc.) are not ara-gomi (oversized items); put them out as general waste

Official Info & Contact

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Hirakata 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
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.
SOURCEHirakata City LAST REVIEW2026-09-26 PREFOsaka