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Not Collected Updated 2026-10-05 Kawagoe City

Motor Oil / Kawagoe City

TL;DR

Motor Oil is classified as "Not Collected" in Kawagoe City.

How to dispose 2 STEPS Not collected
  1. 1 It cannot be put out as a liquid
  2. 2 Soak it into cloth or similar material, put it in a bag and put it out as Burnable Garbage (up to one car's worth, about 6 L, at a time)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Not Collected
Pickup Day Not collected Shops / drop-off points (see steps below)Shops / drop-off points (see steps above)
Fee Check Depends on where you take it
Booking Not collected See the steps belowSee the steps above

Details & How-to

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Motor Oil is classified as Not Collected.

Disposal Steps

  1. It cannot be put out as a liquid
  2. Soak it into cloth or similar material, put it in a bag and put it out as Burnable Garbage (up to one car's worth, about 6 L, at a time)

Important Notes

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

  • For an oil can, soak the contents into cloth and put them out as Burnable Garbage; remove the lid and put the can out as Non-burnable Garbage
  • Never pour it down a drain

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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Kawagoe City Contact

Contact
Muni. Kawagoe City Saitama
Dept. Resource Circulation Promotion Division 📞 049-239-6267 / Weekdays 8:30-17:15
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Not Collected

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Kawagoe City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEKawagoe City LAST REVIEW2026-10-05 PREFSaitama