Paper Carton ／ Akishima City
TL;DR
Paper Carton is classified as "Used Paper (Milk Cartons)（Beverage cartons） / Burnable Garbage（Cartons with aluminum coating inside, and non-beverage cartons (detergent, etc.)）" in Akishima City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Rinse the inside, cut it open and let it dry
- 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
- 3 Cartons with aluminum coating inside and non-beverage cartons go out in the designated burnable garbage bag (pink)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Used Paper (Milk Cartons)（Beverage cartons） / Burnable Garbage（Cartons with aluminum coating inside, and non-beverage cartons (detergent, etc.)）
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Paper Carton is classified as Used Paper (Milk Cartons)（Beverage cartons） / Burnable Garbage（Cartons with aluminum coating inside, and non-beverage cartons (detergent, etc.)）.
Disposal Steps
- Rinse the inside, cut it open and let it dry
- 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
- Cartons with aluminum coating inside and non-beverage cartons go out in the designated burnable garbage bag (pink)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- For cartons with a cap, cut off the plastic part and put it out as plastics
- Please also use in-store collection of beverage cartons
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
03Akishima 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)（Beverage cartons） / Burnable Garbage（Cartons with aluminum coating inside, and non-beverage cartons (detergent, etc.)）
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.akishima.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-03-30
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.