Gas Cylinder ／ Katsuura Town
TL;DR
Gas Cylinder is classified as "Recyclables (Sorting Station)" in Katsuura Town.
- 1 Make sure the contents are used up (there is no need to puncture it)
- 2 If the outer film, cap and nozzle can be removed without tools, remove them and sort them separately
- 3 Check the material and put it in "⑦ Aluminum items other than beverage cans" or "⑧ Steel items other than beverage cans" at a sorting station
- 4 If there is no material label, hold it near the magnet inside the station: if it does not stick, put it in ⑦ Aluminum; if it sticks, put it in ⑧ Steel
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Recyclables (Sorting Station)
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Gas Cylinder is classified as Recyclables (Sorting Station).
Disposal Steps
- Make sure the contents are used up (there is no need to puncture it)
- If the outer film, cap and nozzle can be removed without tools, remove them and sort them separately
- Check the material and put it in "⑦ Aluminum items other than beverage cans" or "⑧ Steel items other than beverage cans" at a sorting station
- If there is no material label, hold it near the magnet inside the station: if it does not stick, put it in ⑦ Aluminum; if it sticks, put it in ⑧ Steel
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- This method applies to gas canisters for gas stoves. Propane gas cylinders cannot be accepted at the town's oversized garbage collection
- If non-metal parts such as plastic are attached and cannot be removed without tools, put it out in the "Metals & Others" bag
- There are 17 sorting stations in the town (none in the Nakayama and Tachikawa districts). Do not put out business-use items
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
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Category
Recyclables (Sorting Station)
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
town.katsuura.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Katsuura Town, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.