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

Newspaper / Ibaraki City

TL;DR

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

How to dispose 4 STEPS
  1. 1 Keep newspaper inserts together with the newspapers
  2. 2 Tie the newspapers on their own in a cross with string (they may also be put out in a newspaper collection bag)
  3. 3 Whenever possible, put them out for group collection by children's associations or neighborhood associations
  4. 4 Put them out at the collection point by 8:00 a.m. on the city's Waste Paper and Used Cloth collection day (once a month)
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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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Newspaper is classified as Waste Paper and Used Cloth.

Disposal Steps

  1. Keep newspaper inserts together with the newspapers
  2. Tie the newspapers on their own in a cross with string (they may also be put out in a newspaper collection bag)
  3. Whenever possible, put them out for group collection by children's associations or neighborhood associations
  4. Put them out at the collection point by 8:00 a.m. on the city's Waste Paper and Used Cloth collection day (once a month)

Important Notes

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

  • 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) (tie newspapers, magazines and cardboard separately with string)

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