Lighter ／ Otsu City
TL;DR
Lighter is classified as "Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage" in Otsu City.
- 1 Use up the contents completely and make sure no contents remain
- 2 Put disposable lighters in an Otsu City designated garbage bag and take them to the collection point on the Burnable Garbage day
- 3 Put lighters other than disposable ones in an Otsu City designated garbage bag and take them to the collection point on the Non-burnable Garbage day
- 4 Put them out on the morning of collection day, from 5:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Burnable Garbage / Non-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
02Lighter is classified as Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Use up the contents completely and make sure no contents remain
- Put disposable lighters in an Otsu City designated garbage bag and take them to the collection point on the Burnable Garbage day
- Put lighters other than disposable ones in an Otsu City designated garbage bag and take them to the collection point on the Non-burnable Garbage day
- Put them out on the morning of collection day, from 5:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Lighters with contents left inside may cause garbage truck fires if they are mixed in
- Do not put disposable lighters out as Non-burnable Garbage (this has caused fires)
- Garbage put out in bags other than Otsu City designated garbage bags will not be collected
Official Info & Contact
03Otsu City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Otsu City
Shiga
Dept.
Residents Division
📞 077-523-1234
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Burnable Garbage / Non-burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.otsu.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-25
Disclaimer
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