Scissors ／ Nishitokyo City
TL;DR
Scissors is classified as "Hazardous Waste / Dangerous Items / Oversized Items" in Nishitokyo City.
- 1 Put metal scissors in a clear or semi-transparent bag so that they are not dangerous during collection
- 2 Place the bag next to the non-burnable garbage by 8:30 a.m. on non-burnable garbage collection day
- 3 Long-reach pruning shears go out as "Oversized Items" (application required)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Hazardous Waste / Dangerous Items / Oversized Items
Pickup Day
Depends on type
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Fee
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Booking
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Details & How-to
02Scissors is classified as Hazardous Waste / Dangerous Items / Oversized Items.
Disposal Steps
- Put metal scissors in a clear or semi-transparent bag so that they are not dangerous during collection
- Place the bag next to the non-burnable garbage by 8:30 a.m. on non-burnable garbage collection day
- Long-reach pruning shears go out as "Oversized Items" (application required)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Long-reach pruning shears are Oversized Items (application required via the dedicated reception phone 042-421-5411; processing fee 200 yen)
Official Info & Contact
03Nishitokyo City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Nishitokyo City
Tokyo
Dept.
Resource Recycling Promotion Division
Official
Official website
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Category
Hazardous Waste / Dangerous Items / Oversized Items
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.nishitokyo.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-25
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