Paint ／ Shimonoseki City
TL;DR
Paint is classified as "Not Collected / Non-burnable Garbage / Hazardous Waste" in Shimonoseki City. Fee: Paint cans: designated garbage bag for Non-burnable Garbage, ¥100 per bag / Paint spray cans: Hazardous Waste disposal ticket, ¥100 per bag.
- 1 The paint itself (lacquer, thinner, etc.) is not collected by the city. Consult a retailer or a specialist contractor
- 2 Put paint cans in the designated Non-burnable Garbage bag and apply for door-to-door collection with the Oversized Garbage Reception Center
- 3 Use up the contents of paint spray cans and put them out as Hazardous Waste without puncturing them (transparent or semi-transparent bag of 45 liters or less with a 100-yen disposal ticket attached)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Not Collected / Non-burnable Garbage / Hazardous Waste
Pickup Day
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Fee
Paint cans: designated garbage bag for Non-burnable Garbage, ¥100 per bag / Paint spray cans: Hazardous Waste disposal ticket, ¥100 per bag
Booking
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Details & How-to
02Paint is classified as Not Collected / Non-burnable Garbage / Hazardous Waste.
Disposal Steps
- The paint itself (lacquer, thinner, etc.) is not collected by the city. Consult a retailer or a specialist contractor
- Put paint cans in the designated Non-burnable Garbage bag and apply for door-to-door collection with the Oversized Garbage Reception Center
- Use up the contents of paint spray cans and put them out as Hazardous Waste without puncturing them (transparent or semi-transparent bag of 45 liters or less with a 100-yen disposal ticket attached)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Liquids (including containers with liquid inside) are not collected by the city
- Spray cans cannot go in the designated bottle/can bag or the Non-burnable Garbage bag. They are not collected if contents remain
- They cannot be put out at a garbage station (door-to-door collection only)
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
03Shimonoseki City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Shimonoseki City
yamaguchi
Dept.
Residents Division
Official
Official website
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Category
Not Collected / Non-burnable Garbage / Hazardous Waste
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.shimonoseki.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Shimonoseki City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.