Medicine ／ Ibaraki City
TL;DR
Medicine is classified as "Burnable Garbage" in Ibaraki City.
- 1 Wrap it in newspaper or similar, then put it in a plastic bag
- 2 Put it in a see-through garbage bag together with other Burnable Garbage
- 3 Put it out at the collection point by 8:00 a.m. on the collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Burnable Garbage
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.
Disposal Steps
- Wrap it in newspaper or similar, then put it in a plastic bag
- Put it in a see-through garbage bag together with other Burnable Garbage
- Put it 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.
- Return injection needles and tubes with needles to the medical institution or pharmacy you received them from
- Bottles that contained oral medicine and the like: if anything is left inside, discard the contents, rinse the inside and put them out as Bottles, Cans and PET Bottles
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
03Ibaraki City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Ibaraki City
Osaka
Dept.
Residents Division
📞 072-622-8121
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.ibaraki.osaka.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
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.