Gas Cylinder ／ Tama City
TL;DR
Gas Cylinder is classified as "Hazardous Waste / Not Collected" in Tama City.
- 1 Use up all the contents of cassette-type gas cylinders (release the gas outdoors in a well-ventilated place with no fire nearby)
- 2 At collection points with a green hazardous waste container, put them in that container
- 3 At detached houses, and at apartment buildings without a green container, put them in a clear or semi-transparent bag or in a basket or similar container, and put them out separately from Non-burnable Garbage
- 4 Check the collection day on the garbage and recyclables collection calendar and put them out by 8 a.m. on that day
- 5 Gas cylinders other than the cassette type, such as propane cylinders, are not collected by the city; consult the retailer or a specialist company
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Hazardous Waste / Not Collected
Pickup Day
Depends on type
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Fee
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Booking
Depends on type
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Details & How-to
02Gas Cylinder is classified as Hazardous Waste / Not Collected.
Disposal Steps
- Use up all the contents of cassette-type gas cylinders (release the gas outdoors in a well-ventilated place with no fire nearby)
- At collection points with a green hazardous waste container, put them in that container
- At detached houses, and at apartment buildings without a green container, put them in a clear or semi-transparent bag or in a basket or similar container, and put them out separately from Non-burnable Garbage
- Check the collection day on the garbage and recyclables collection calendar and put them out by 8 a.m. on that day
- Gas cylinders other than the cassette type, such as propane cylinders, are not collected by the city; consult the retailer or a specialist company
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- There is no need to puncture the cylinder
- Never put hazardous waste in the paid designated bags for Non-burnable Garbage or other types (it can cause serious fires)
- Gas cylinders other than the cassette type (such as propane cylinders) are not collected by the city
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
03Tama City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Tama City
Tokyo
Dept.
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📞 042-338-6836 / 月曜～金曜 8時30分～17時（祝日を除く）
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Category
Hazardous Waste / Not Collected
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.tama.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
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