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Used Paper (Milk Cartons) Updated 2026-03-30 Akishima City

Milk Carton / Akishima City

TL;DR

Milk Carton is classified as "Used Paper (Milk Cartons)" in Akishima City. Fee: Free.

How to dispose 2 STEPS Free
  1. 1 Rinse the inside, cut it open and dry it
  2. 2 Tie them together and put them out by 8:30 a.m. on the "cardboard, brown paper + milk cartons" collection day shown on the collection calendar (once every 3 weeks, depending on your district)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Used Paper (Milk Cartons)
Pickup Day Check See municipal calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Milk Carton is classified as Used Paper (Milk Cartons).

Disposal Steps

  1. Rinse the inside, cut it open and dry it
  2. Tie them together and put them out by 8:30 a.m. on the "cardboard, brown paper + milk cartons" collection day shown on the collection calendar (once every 3 weeks, depending on your district)

Important Notes

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

  • Put aluminum-coated paper cartons out as burnable garbage
  • Cut off any plastic parts and put them out as plastics
  • Do not put them in a plastic bag

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

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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 Used Paper (Milk Cartons)

Official Sources

Primary Source
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 REVIEW2026-03-30 PREFTokyo