Spray Can ／ Shibuya City
TL;DR
Spray Can is classified as "Recyclables / Non-burnable Garbage" in Shibuya City.
- 1 Use up the contents completely (no need to puncture holes)
- 2 Put only spray cans and cassette gas cylinders in a see-through bag (a separate bag from bottles, cans and PET bottles)
- 3 Put out at the designated place by 8 a.m. (7:30 a.m. in busy downtown areas) on the recyclables collection day (once a week)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Recyclables / 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
02Spray Can is classified as Recyclables / Non-burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Use up the contents completely (no need to puncture holes)
- Put only spray cans and cassette gas cylinders in a see-through bag (a separate bag from bottles, cans and PET bottles)
- Put out at the designated place by 8 a.m. (7:30 a.m. in busy downtown areas) on the recyclables collection day (once a week)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Paint spray cans are not collected as recyclables. Use up the contents and put them out in a separate bag on the non-burnable garbage collection day
- Put cans that still have contents in a separate bag from used-up cans, and label it "Contents inside" before putting it out
- For spray cans that still have contents, contact the Shibuya City Waste Collection Office (03-5467-4300)
- Putting them out with contents inside can cause garbage truck fires
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
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Recyclables / Non-burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.shibuya.tokyo.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-27
Disclaimer
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