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Not Collected Updated 2026-03-08 Tama City

Medical Waste / Tama City

TL;DR

Medical Waste is classified as "Not Collected" in Tama City.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Not collected
  1. 1 自治体では収集できません
  2. 2 医療機関(病院・薬局)に返却する
  3. 3 処方された医療機関に相談する
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Not Collected
Pickup Day Not collected Shops / drop-off points (see steps below)Shops / drop-off points (see steps above)
Fee Check Depends on where you take it
Booking Not collected See the steps belowSee the steps above

Details & How-to

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Medical Waste is classified as Not Collected.

Disposal Steps

  1. 自治体では収集できません
  2. 医療機関(病院・薬局)に返却する
  3. 処方された医療機関に相談する

Important Notes

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

  • 針刺し事故の原因になります

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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Tama City Contact

Contact
Muni. Tama City Tokyo
Dept. 資源循環推進課 📞 042-338-6836 / 月曜~金曜 8時30分~17時(祝日を除く)
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Not Collected

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Tama City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCETama City LAST REVIEW2026-03-08 PREFTokyo