What category is Medicine in Higashiyamato City?

In Higashiyamato City, Medicine is disposed of as "Burnable Garbage / Not Collected".

What are the disposal steps for Medicine?

Oral medicine (powder, tablets, capsules) and ointment in tubes are Burnable Garbage. Put it in a designated collection bag, tie the bag closed, and put it out at the designated spot by 8 a.m. on burnable garbage collection day. Liquid medicine is not collected by the city; ask a medical institution or pharmacy. Medicine sheets and plastic containers/packaging go to Plastic Containers and Packaging (medicine sheets that are dirty or damaged are Burnable Garbage)

Where can I ask questions about disposing of Medicine?

Contact 市民生活部環境対策課ごみ減量係 (Tel: 042-563-2111（内線：1241）).

Burnable Garbage / Not Collected Updated 2026-09-24 Higashiyamato City

Medicine ／ Higashiyamato City

TL;DR

Medicine is classified as "Burnable Garbage / Not Collected" in Higashiyamato City.

How to dispose 4 STEPS Not collected

1 Oral medicine (powder, tablets, capsules) and ointment in tubes are Burnable Garbage
2 Put it in a designated collection bag, tie the bag closed, and put it out at the designated spot by 8 a.m. on burnable garbage collection day
3 Liquid medicine is not collected by the city; ask a medical institution or pharmacy
4 Medicine sheets and plastic containers/packaging go to Plastic Containers and Packaging (medicine sheets that are dirty or damaged are Burnable Garbage)

Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Burnable Garbage / Not Collected

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

Fee Check See the city's fee table

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

Details & How-to

Medicine is classified as Burnable Garbage / Not Collected.

Disposal Steps

Oral medicine (powder, tablets, capsules) and ointment in tubes are Burnable Garbage
Put it in a designated collection bag, tie the bag closed, and put it out at the designated spot by 8 a.m. on burnable garbage collection day
Liquid medicine is not collected by the city; ask a medical institution or pharmacy
Medicine sheets and plastic containers/packaging go to Plastic Containers and Packaging (medicine sheets that are dirty or damaged are Burnable Garbage)

Important Notes

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

Please consult a pharmacy or similar establishment for highly toxic or poisonous substances
For tube ointments, ask the prescribing medical institution or pharmacy to take them back whenever possible
Injection needles (including syringes for home medical care) are not collected by the city; contact a medical institution
Medicine sheets can also go in the medicine-sheet collection boxes at City Hall, community halls, and citizen centers

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

Higashiyamato City Contact

Contact

Muni. Higashiyamato City Tokyo

Dept. 市民生活部環境対策課ごみ減量係 📞 042-563-2111（内線：1241） / 平日午前8時30分～午後5時

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Category Burnable Garbage / Not Collected

Official Sources

Primary Source

Official Website city.higashiyamato.lg.jp Visit

Last verified: 2026-09-24

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SOURCEHigashiyamato City LAST REVIEW2026-09-24 PREFTokyo