How to Dispose of Wasted (Continued)
- Burnable Waste (page 1)
- Non-burnable Waste (page 1)
- Hazardous Waste (page 1)
- Recyclable Waste (page 1)
- Items Not Collected by the Village (page 1)
- How to Dispose of Medical Waste from In-Home Care
- Aerosol Cans (Spray Cans), Gas Canisters, and Portable Gas Stoves
- Contact Information
How to Dispose of Medical Waste from In-Home Care
Medical waste from in-home care must be disposed of properly.
Medical waste from in-home medical care, such as used needles and other sharp objects, cannot be collected by the village, as disposing of them with regular waste poses a risk of needlestick injuries or infection to collection workers.
Please consult your doctor and return any used needles and sharp items to your medical provider.
Other non-infectious medical waste from in-home care may be disposed of as general household waste.
Examples of Home Medical Waste
Burnable Waste
Cotton pads, gauze, disposable diapers, test strips, IV packs, and attached tubes, syringes (without needles)
Non-burnable or Recyclable Waste
Empty medicine bottles and cans
Notes for Disposal from Home
- Plastic containers, IV packs, and tubes can be placed with the burnable waste only if they are non-infectious and your medical provider advises you to dispose of them at home.
- Cotton pads and gauze should be wrapped in paper so they are not visible and disposed of on burnable waste collection days.
- Remove any waste from diapers before disposing of it as burnable waste.
- Empty medicine bottles and IV bags should be emptied completely before disposing of them as non-burnable waste. (Please follow your medical provider’s instructions if you are advised to return certain items to them.)
| Type | Examples | Items | Where to Dispose |
|---|---|---|---|
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Injection needles |
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The medical provider (hospital, clinic, or pharmacy) from which you received them. |
Aerosol Cans (Spray Cans), Gas Canisters, and Portable Gas Stoves
(1) Check if the can is empty
If you hear a sound when you shake it, there is still gas inside.
(2) If the can is not empty, release the remaining contents
For aerosol spray cans:
- Press the spray button until the hissing sound stops, meaning the contents and gas have been completely released.
- Alternatively, use a gas release cap or button to release the remaining gas. (Spray onto tissue paper or newspaper to avoid scattering the material. Release gas outdoors in a well-ventilated area and away from fire or flames.)
Cassette Gas Canisters
- Portable gas stoves registered with the Japan Gas Appliance Manufacturers’ Association (JGAMA) have been manufactured with heat panels since April 2007. For models with a heat output of 2.3 kW (2,000 kcal/h) and higher
- What is a heat panel (container heating device)? A heat panel helps maintain gas pressure by gently warming the gas canister. This allows for a steady flame until the gas is completely used, ensuring that the contents of the canister are fully consumed.
- Cassette gas canisters do not have built-in mechanisms, such as caps or buttons, for releasing the remaining gas.
Contact Information
Environmental Affairs Section, Kitanakagusuku Village Office
Kitanakagusuku Village Office website – Waste information page
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