Cosmetics ／ Minano Town
TL;DR
Cosmetics is classified as "Burnable Garbage（Plastic bottles and caps） / Non-burnable Garbage（Glass or metal bottles and caps）" in Minano Town.
- 1 Remove any leftover contents from the container
- 2 Put plastic bottles and caps in the designated burnable garbage bag (green) and put them out on burnable garbage collection day
- 3 Wrap glass or metal bottles and caps in newspaper or similar, write "ガラス" (glass) on them, and put them out in the designated non-burnable garbage bag (yellow) on non-burnable garbage collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Burnable Garbage（Plastic bottles and caps） / Non-burnable Garbage（Glass or metal bottles and caps）
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Cosmetics is classified as Burnable Garbage（Plastic bottles and caps） / Non-burnable Garbage（Glass or metal bottles and caps）.
Disposal Steps
- Remove any leftover contents from the container
- Put plastic bottles and caps in the designated burnable garbage bag (green) and put them out on burnable garbage collection day
- Wrap glass or metal bottles and caps in newspaper or similar, write "ガラス" (glass) on them, and put them out in the designated non-burnable garbage bag (yellow) on non-burnable garbage collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- For cosmetics in spray cans, empty the contents completely, shake the can to confirm it is empty, and then put it out as non-burnable garbage
- Cosmetics outer boxes go under the "paper" category; tie them crosswise and put them out (strong-smelling ones are burnable garbage)
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
03Minano Town Contact
Contact
Muni.
Minano Town
Saitama Prefecture
Dept.
Environmental & Economic Division
📞 0494-62-1232 / 09:00-17:30
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Burnable Garbage（Plastic bottles and caps） / Non-burnable Garbage（Glass or metal bottles and caps）
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
town.minano.saitama.jp
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Last verified: 2026-03-23
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Minano Town, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.