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Difficult to Process Updated 2026-09-24 Shunan City

Lighter / Shunan City

TL;DR

Lighter is classified as "Difficult to Process" in Shunan City.

How to dispose 3 STEPS
  1. 1 Use up the fuel completely
  2. 2 Put it in a transparent or semi-transparent bag
  3. 3 Put it out at the garbage station on the Difficult-to-Process Items collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Difficult to Process
Pickup Day Check See municipal calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Lighter is classified as Difficult to Process.

Disposal Steps

  1. Use up the fuel completely
  2. Put it in a transparent or semi-transparent bag
  3. Put it out at the garbage station on the Difficult-to-Process Items collection day

Important Notes

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

  • Never put out a lighter that still contains fuel
  • Disposable lighters, long-nozzle lighters (Chakkaman) and other igniters are also Difficult-to-Process Items
  • Designated garbage bags cannot be used

Official Info & Contact

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Shunan City Contact

Contact
Muni. Shunan City 山口県
Dept. Recycling Promotion Division 📞 0834-22-8303
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Difficult to Process

Official Sources

Primary Source
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SOURCEShunan City LAST REVIEW2026-09-24 PREF山口県