Medical Waste ／ Katsushika City
TL;DR
Medical Waste is classified as "Pharmacy Collection (Injection Needles) / Burnable Garbage / Plastic Containers & Packaging (Pla Mark)" in Katsushika City.
- 1 Put used needles in the storage container you received from the pharmacy when buying them
- 2 When the container is full, take it to the pharmacy where you bought the needles
- 3 Tubes used for home dialysis go out as burnable garbage; check the medicine packs for the Pla Mark and put them out on the Pla Mark day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Pharmacy Collection (Injection Needles) / Burnable Garbage / Plastic Containers & Packaging (Pla Mark)
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Medical Waste is classified as Pharmacy Collection (Injection Needles) / Burnable Garbage / Plastic Containers & Packaging (Pla Mark).
Disposal Steps
- Put used needles in the storage container you received from the pharmacy when buying them
- When the container is full, take it to the pharmacy where you bought the needles
- Tubes used for home dialysis go out as burnable garbage; check the medicine packs for the Pla Mark and put them out on the Pla Mark day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Needles must not be put out at resource/garbage collection points
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
03Katsushika City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Katsushika City
Tokyo
Dept.
Katsushika Cleaners Office
📞 03-3693-6113 / Mon-Fri 8:30-17:15
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Pharmacy Collection (Injection Needles) / Burnable Garbage / Plastic Containers & Packaging (Pla Mark)
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.katsushika.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Katsushika City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.