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Non-burnable Garbage Updated 2026-07-22 Ota Ward

Spray Can / Ota Ward

TL;DR

Spray Can is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage" in Ota Ward. Fee: 無料.

How to dispose 3 STEPS 無料 Regular collection
  1. 1 Use up the contents (release gas outdoors away from fire; do not pierce a hole)
  2. 2 Put in a separate see-through bag
  3. 3 Put out on the non-burnable garbage day (twice a month; may also be put out on the weekly resource day)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Non-burnable Garbage
Pickup Day Approx. 2x/week See municipal calendar
Fee 無料
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Spray Can is classified as Non-burnable Garbage.

Disposal Steps

  1. Use up the contents (release gas outdoors away from fire; do not pierce a hole)
  2. Put in a separate see-through bag
  3. Put out on the non-burnable garbage day (twice a month; may also be put out on the weekly resource day)

Important Notes

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

  • Piercing spray cans or cassette cylinders is very dangerous — never do it
  • They are a leading cause of collection-truck fires; use them up and put out in a separate bag

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

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Ota Ward Contact

Contact
Muni. Ota Ward Tokyo
Dept. Waste Management Division 📞 03-5744-1628 / Weekdays 8:30-17:00
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Non-burnable Garbage

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Ota Ward, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEOta Ward LAST REVIEW2026-07-22 PREFTokyo