What category is Gas Cylinder in Akishima City?

In Akishima City, Gas Cylinder is disposed of as "Recyclables / Not Collected".

How much does it cost to dispose of Gas Cylinder?

The fee is Free (cassette gas canisters etc. put out as recyclables). Please check the official site for the latest fees.

What are the disposal steps for Gas Cylinder?

Use up the contents of cassette gas canisters and used mini gas cartridges (iron, smaller than about 15 cm long and 4 cm thick) (if you cannot use them up, mark that contents remain). You do not need to pierce a hole. Put them in a bag separate from other recyclables (bottles, cans, PET bottles, video tapes, etc.). Put them out by 8:30 a.m. on the recyclables collection day shown on the collection calendar

Where can I ask questions about disposing of Gas Cylinder?

Contact Waste Management Division, Environment Department (Tel: 042-546-5300).

Recyclables / Not Collected Updated 2026-10-04 Akishima City

Gas Cylinder ／ Akishima City

TL;DR

Gas Cylinder is classified as "Recyclables / Not Collected" in Akishima City. Fee: Free (cassette gas canisters etc. put out as recyclables).

How to dispose 3 STEPS Free (cassette gas canisters etc. put out as recyclables) Not collected

1 Use up the contents of cassette gas canisters and used mini gas cartridges (iron, smaller than about 15 cm long and 4 cm thick) (if you cannot use them up, mark that contents remain)
2 You do not need to pierce a hole. Put them in a bag separate from other recyclables (bottles, cans, PET bottles, video tapes, etc.)
3 Put them out by 8:30 a.m. on the recyclables collection day shown on the collection calendar

Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Recyclables / Not Collected

Pickup Day Depends on type See the steps below and the official siteSee the steps above and the official site

Fee Free (cassette gas canisters etc. put out as recyclables)

Booking Depends on type See the steps below and the official siteSee the steps above and the official site

Details & How-to

Gas Cylinder is classified as Recyclables / Not Collected.

Disposal Steps

Use up the contents of cassette gas canisters and used mini gas cartridges (iron, smaller than about 15 cm long and 4 cm thick) (if you cannot use them up, mark that contents remain)
You do not need to pierce a hole. Put them in a bag separate from other recyclables (bottles, cans, PET bottles, video tapes, etc.)
Put them out by 8:30 a.m. on the recyclables collection day shown on the collection calendar

Important Notes

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

Gas cylinders such as LP gas cylinders are not collected by the city (consult the retailer, etc.)
Carbon dioxide cylinders for soda makers and containers subject to the High Pressure Gas Safety Act cannot be processed by the city (return them to the seller, retailer or manufacturer)
Do not mix them with Non-burnable Garbage (to prevent collection vehicle fires and explosions at the crushing facility)

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

Akishima City Contact

Contact

Muni. Akishima City 東京都

Dept. Waste Management Division, Environment Department 📞 042-546-5300 / 月～金 8:30-17:15

Official Official website Check for latest info

Category Recyclables / Not Collected

Official Sources

Primary Source

Official Website city.akishima.lg.jp Visit

Last verified: 2026-10-04

Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Akishima City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.

SOURCEAkishima City LAST REVIEW2026-10-04 PREFTokyo