Fluorescent Light ／ Daisen City
TL;DR
Fluorescent Light is classified as "Hazardous Waste" in Daisen City.
- 1 Put the lamp in its original box or similar so it does not break (wrap broken lamps in a plastic bag, newspaper or similar)
- 2 Take it to the dedicated collection box at a city office building or community center (kominkan)
- 3 Sort by shape (straight, circular, broken) into the matching collection box
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Hazardous Waste
Pickup Day
Check
See the steps below and the calendar
Fee
Free / bring-in
Depends on method
Booking
Special pickup
Designated point
Details & How-to
02Fluorescent Light is classified as Hazardous Waste.
Disposal Steps
- Put the lamp in its original box or similar so it does not break (wrap broken lamps in a plastic bag, newspaper or similar)
- Take it to the dedicated collection box at a city office building or community center (kominkan)
- Sort by shape (straight, circular, broken) into the matching collection box
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- The city classifies it as 'not collected' (収集しないごみ): do not put it out for garbage collection; use the dedicated collection box (drop-off collection)
- Not collected at city office buildings on holidays or at community centers on their closed days
- Household lamps only. Fluorescent tubes used at businesses are industrial waste and cannot be put out
- Do not put light fixtures in the collection box; they go to Oversized Items (Non-burnable Garbage if they fit in a bag)
- LED tubes and glow starters go to Non-burnable Garbage
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
03Daisen City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Daisen City
Akita
Dept.
Environmental Division
📞 0187-63-1111
Official
Official website
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Category
Hazardous Waste
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.daisen.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Daisen City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.