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Waste Paper and Used Cloth Updated 2026-09-26 Ibaraki City

Magazine / Ibaraki City

TL;DR

Magazine is classified as "Waste Paper and Used Cloth" in Ibaraki City.

How to dispose 4 STEPS
  1. 1 Remove anything that is not paper, such as vinyl or cellophane
  2. 2 Put miscellaneous paper together with the magazines, for example by slipping it between them, so they form one bundle
  3. 3 Tie "magazines and miscellaneous paper" as their own bundle in a cross with string
  4. 4 Whenever possible, put them out for group collection by children's associations or neighborhood associations (the city's Waste Paper and Used Cloth collection is once a month; put them out at the collection point by 8:00 a.m. on the collection day)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Waste Paper and Used Cloth
Pickup Day Check See municipal calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Magazine is classified as Waste Paper and Used Cloth.

Disposal Steps

  1. Remove anything that is not paper, such as vinyl or cellophane
  2. Put miscellaneous paper together with the magazines, for example by slipping it between them, so they form one bundle
  3. Tie "magazines and miscellaneous paper" as their own bundle in a cross with string
  4. Whenever possible, put them out for group collection by children's associations or neighborhood associations (the city's Waste Paper and Used Cloth collection is once a month; put them out at the collection point by 8:00 a.m. on the collection day)

Important Notes

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

  • Pamphlets, catalogs and books of all kinds can be put out together with magazines
  • Processed paper (thermal paper, carbon paper) and soiled waste paper should be put out as Burnable Garbage
  • They can also be put in the collection boxes installed at city public facilities (drop-off collection)

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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Ibaraki City Contact

Contact
Muni. Ibaraki City Osaka
Dept. Residents Division 📞 072-622-8121
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Waste Paper and Used Cloth

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Ibaraki City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEIbaraki City LAST REVIEW2026-09-26 PREFOsaka