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Burnable Garbage Updated 2026-02-24 Shibuya Ward

Cosmetics / Shibuya Ward

TL;DR

Cosmetics is classified as "Burnable Garbage" in Shibuya Ward. Fee: Free.

How to dispose 4 STEPS Free Regular collection
  1. 1 use up the contents
  2. 2 Plastic containers become plastic waste
  3. 3 Glass containers should be disposed of as non-burnable garbage.
  4. 4 If there is any remaining contents, soak it into paper and dispose of it as combustible garbage.
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Burnable Garbage
Pickup Day Approx. 2x/week See municipal calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Cosmetics is classified as Burnable Garbage.

Disposal Steps

  1. use up the contents
  2. Plastic containers become plastic waste
  3. Glass containers should be disposed of as non-burnable garbage.
  4. If there is any remaining contents, soak it into paper and dispose of it as combustible garbage.

Important Notes

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

  • Separation differs depending on the material of the container.
  • The contents are combustible garbage. Glass containers are non-burnable garbage, plastic containers are resources.

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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Shibuya Ward Contact

Contact
Muni. Shibuya Ward Tokyo
Dept. Cleaning and Recycling Department 📞 03-5467-4073 / Weekdays 8:30-17:00
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Burnable Garbage

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Shibuya Ward, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEShibuya Ward LAST REVIEW2026-02-24 PREFTokyo