Can ／ Katsuura Town
TL;DR
Can is classified as "Recyclables (Sorting Station) / Non-burnable Garbage ("Metals & Others" bag)" in Katsuura Town.
- 1 Remove the contents and lightly rinse the inside
- 2 For drink cans, check the material mark and put them at a sorting station in "5 Aluminum drink cans" (gray net) or "6 Steel drink cans" (blue net)
- 3 For non-drink cans such as canned food or pet food cans, check the material and put them in "7 Non-drink aluminum items" or "8 Non-drink steel items"
- 4 If a can has no material label, hold it to the magnet at the station (not attracted = 7, attracted = 8)
- 5 Cans that cannot be cleaned, old rusty cans, and cans with foreign matter such as cigarettes go in the clear designated "Metals & Others" non-burnable bag, put out at your district's designated spot (fence, etc.) between 6 and 8 a.m. on collection day (Wed/Fri or Tue/Thu depending on the district; excluding public holidays)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Recyclables (Sorting Station) / Non-burnable Garbage ("Metals & Others" bag)
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Can is classified as Recyclables (Sorting Station) / Non-burnable Garbage ("Metals & Others" bag).
Disposal Steps
- Remove the contents and lightly rinse the inside
- For drink cans, check the material mark and put them at a sorting station in "5 Aluminum drink cans" (gray net) or "6 Steel drink cans" (blue net)
- For non-drink cans such as canned food or pet food cans, check the material and put them in "7 Non-drink aluminum items" or "8 Non-drink steel items"
- If a can has no material label, hold it to the magnet at the station (not attracted = 7, attracted = 8)
- Cans that cannot be cleaned, old rusty cans, and cans with foreign matter such as cigarettes go in the clear designated "Metals & Others" non-burnable bag, put out at your district's designated spot (fence, etc.) between 6 and 8 a.m. on collection day (Wed/Fri or Tue/Thu depending on the district; excluding public holidays)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Coffee cans may look like steel but can actually be aluminum, so check the material mark
- Gas canisters for gas stoves and spray cans also go in 7 or 8 depending on material; you do not need to puncture them, but use up the contents first. If the outer film, cap and push button can be removed without tools, remove them and sort them separately
- There are 17 sorting stations in the town (none in the Nakayama and Tachikawa districts); do not bring business-use items
- Garbage must be put out in the town's designated bags; garbage in shopping bags or other non-designated bags will not be collected
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
03Katsuura Town Contact
Contact
Muni.
Katsuura Town
徳島県
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Recyclables (Sorting Station) / Non-burnable Garbage ("Metals & Others" bag)
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
town.katsuura.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-25
Disclaimer
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