Can ／ Chofu City
TL;DR
Can is classified as "Cans / Non-burnable Garbage / Hazardous Waste" in Chofu City.
- 1 Lightly rinse food and drink cans (including pet food cans) with water.
- 2 Do not crush them. Put them in a basket, bucket or container, not a bag, and set them out on the Cans collection day.
- 3 Use up the contents of cans not used for food or drink (such as paint cans), then put them out as Non-burnable Garbage in the blue designated bag. Cans that cannot be cleaned also go in Non-burnable Garbage.
- 4 Use up spray cans and cassette gas canisters and put them out as Hazardous Waste without puncturing them (not in a bag, but in a basket, bucket or similar).
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Cans / Non-burnable Garbage / Hazardous Waste
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 Cans / Non-burnable Garbage / Hazardous Waste.
Disposal Steps
- Lightly rinse food and drink cans (including pet food cans) with water.
- Do not crush them. Put them in a basket, bucket or container, not a bag, and set them out on the Cans collection day.
- Use up the contents of cans not used for food or drink (such as paint cans), then put them out as Non-burnable Garbage in the blue designated bag. Cans that cannot be cleaned also go in Non-burnable Garbage.
- Use up spray cans and cassette gas canisters and put them out as Hazardous Waste without puncturing them (not in a bag, but in a basket, bucket or similar).
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Plastic caps and lids go in Plastic Containers and Packaging. Metal caps, canned-food lids and pull tabs that have come off the can go in Non-burnable Garbage.
- Crush 18-liter cans (itto-kan) and put them out as Non-burnable Garbage.
- Do not mix bottles, cans and PET bottles in the same container.
- Bottles, cans and PET bottles each have a different collection day. Check the Garbage and Recycling Calendar.
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
03Chofu City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Chofu City
Tokyo
Dept.
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📞 042-306-8200 / 月曜日から金曜日 午前8時30分から午後5時15分（年末年始を除く）
Official
Official website
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Category
Cans / Non-burnable Garbage / Hazardous Waste
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.chofu.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
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