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Non-burnable Garbage Updated 2026-09-27 Shibuya City

Lighter / Shibuya City

TL;DR

Lighter is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage" in Shibuya City.

How to dispose 4 STEPS Regular collection
  1. 1 Be sure to use up the contents
  2. 2 Put lighters only in a separate "transparent bag" (do not put them in the same bag as other non-burnable garbage; use a separate bag even for a single lighter)
  3. 3 Mark it "Danger" (危険) (with a paper note or written directly on the bag)
  4. 4 Put it out at the designated place by 8 AM on the non-burnable garbage collection day (by 7:30 AM in some busy commercial areas)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Non-burnable Garbage
Pickup Day Varies by area See the city's collection calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Lighter is classified as Non-burnable Garbage.

Disposal Steps

  1. Be sure to use up the contents
  2. Put lighters only in a separate "transparent bag" (do not put them in the same bag as other non-burnable garbage; use a separate bag even for a single lighter)
  3. Mark it "Danger" (危険) (with a paper note or written directly on the bag)
  4. Put it out at the designated place by 8 AM on the non-burnable garbage 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.

  • For lighters whose contents cannot be used up, contact the Shibuya Cleaning Office (Tel: 03-5467-4300)
  • Lighters can cause fires in garbage trucks

Official Info & Contact

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Shibuya City Contact

Contact
Muni. Shibuya City Tokyo
Dept. Cleaning and Recycling Department 📞 03-5467-4073 / 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 Shibuya City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEShibuya City LAST REVIEW2026-09-27 PREFTokyo