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Ordinary Garbage / Small Metal Items Updated 2026-09-25 Kishiwada City

Lighter / Kishiwada City

TL;DR

Lighter is classified as "Ordinary Garbage / Small Metal Items" in Kishiwada City. Fee: 普通ごみは岸和田市の有料指定袋(10リットル10円・20リットル20円・30リットル30円・45リットル45円).

How to dispose 4 STEPS 普通ごみは岸和田市の有料指定袋(10リットル10円・20リットル20円・30リットル30円・45リットル45円)
  1. 1 For a disposable lighter, use up all the gas completely and remove the metal parts
  2. 2 Put the disposable lighter in a Kishiwada City paid designated bag, tie it shut, and take it to the designated collection point on the ordinary garbage collection day
  3. 3 For a metal lighter, use it up completely and then put it out as "Small Metal Items" (collected once every 2 months at neighborhood association halls, etc.; check the city's list for dates and locations)
  4. 4 Small Metal Items can also be brought to the Waste Management Division (weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except the year-end/New Year holidays)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Ordinary Garbage / Small Metal Items
Pickup Day Check See municipal calendar
Fee 普通ごみは岸和田市の有料指定袋(10リットル10円・20リットル20円・30リットル30円・45リットル45円)
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Lighter is classified as Ordinary Garbage / Small Metal Items.

Disposal Steps

  1. For a disposable lighter, use up all the gas completely and remove the metal parts
  2. Put the disposable lighter in a Kishiwada City paid designated bag, tie it shut, and take it to the designated collection point on the ordinary garbage collection day
  3. For a metal lighter, use it up completely and then put it out as "Small Metal Items" (collected once every 2 months at neighborhood association halls, etc.; check the city's list for dates and locations)
  4. Small Metal Items can also be brought to the Waste Management Division (weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except the year-end/New Year holidays)

Important Notes

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

  • Do not put a lighter out with gas still inside (use it up completely first)
  • Ordinary garbage is not collected unless it is in a Kishiwada City paid designated bag
  • Electrical appliances and hazardous items (such as items that could catch fire) are not accepted in the Small Metal Items collection

Official Info & Contact

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Kishiwada City Contact

Contact
Muni. Kishiwada City Osaka
Dept. Citizen Services Division 📞 072-423-2121
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Ordinary Garbage / Small Metal Items

Official Sources

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Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Kishiwada City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEKishiwada City LAST REVIEW2026-09-25 PREFOsaka