Gas Cylinder ／ Shibuya City
TL;DR
Gas Cylinder is classified as "Recyclables / Not Collected" in Shibuya City.
- 1 Use up the contents (there is no need to puncture holes)
- 2 Put only "spray cans and cassette gas canisters" in a "see-through bag" (a separate bag from bottles, cans and PET bottles)
- 3 Put it out at the designated place by 8 AM on the resource collection day (by 7:30 AM in some busy commercial areas)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Recyclables / Not Collected
Pickup Day
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Fee
Check
See the city's fee table
Booking
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Details & How-to
02Gas Cylinder is classified as Recyclables / Not Collected.
Disposal Steps
- Use up the contents (there is no need to puncture holes)
- Put only "spray cans and cassette gas canisters" in a "see-through bag" (a separate bag from bottles, cans and PET bottles)
- Put it out at the designated place by 8 AM on the resource collection day (by 7:30 AM in some busy commercial areas)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Put ones with contents remaining in a separate bag from used-up ones, and label them "中身が入っています" (contents remaining) before putting them out
- For ones with contents remaining, contact the Shibuya Cleaning Office (Tel: 03-5467-4300)
- Putting them out with contents remaining can cause fires in garbage trucks
- Propane gas cylinders are not collected by the ward. Ask the retailer or a specialist contractor
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
03Shibuya City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Shibuya City
Tokyo
Dept.
Shibuya Cleaning Office
📞 03-5467-4300 / Weekdays 8:30-17:00
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Recyclables / Not Collected
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.shibuya.tokyo.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-27
Disclaimer
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