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Hazardous Waste(Including LED lamps; those that do not contain mercury) / Self-delivery(Those that contain mercury (Tobu or Seibu Clean Center)) Updated 2026-03-29 Tadami Town

Fluorescent Light / Tadami Town

TL;DR

Fluorescent Light is classified as "Hazardous Waste(Including LED lamps; those that do not contain mercury) / Self-delivery(Those that contain mercury (Tobu or Seibu Clean Center))" in Tadami Town.

How to dispose 3 STEPS
  1. 1 Wrap it in newspaper or similar to prevent injury
  2. 2 Put it in the designated hazardous waste bag and tie the bag closed
  3. 3 Put it out at your district's collection point from early morning until 8:00 a.m. on the Hazardous Waste collection day shown in the garbage calendar
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Hazardous Waste(Including LED lamps; those that do not contain mercury) / Self-delivery(Those that contain mercury (Tobu or Seibu Clean Center))
Pickup Day Depends on type See the steps below and the official siteSee the steps above and the official site
Fee Check See the city's fee table
Booking Depends on type See the steps below and the official siteSee the steps above and the official site

Details & How-to

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Fluorescent Light is classified as Hazardous Waste(Including LED lamps; those that do not contain mercury) / Self-delivery(Those that contain mercury (Tobu or Seibu Clean Center)).

Disposal Steps

  1. Wrap it in newspaper or similar to prevent injury
  2. Put it in the designated hazardous waste bag and tie the bag closed
  3. Put it out at your district's collection point from early morning until 8:00 a.m. on the Hazardous Waste collection day shown in the garbage calendar

Important Notes

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

  • Those that contain mercury must not be put out at collection points; take them yourself to the Tobu or Seibu Clean Center
  • Keep items containing mercury separate from other garbage and tell the reception that they contain mercury
  • Garbage put out in bags other than the designated bags is not collected

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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Tadami Town Contact

Contact
Muni. Tadami Town 福島県
Dept. Environmental Sanitation Division, Minamiaizu Regional Mutual Aid Association
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Hazardous Waste(Including LED lamps; those that do not contain mercury) / Self-delivery(Those that contain mercury (Tobu or Seibu Clean Center))

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Tadami Town, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
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