Smartphone ／ Hino Town
TL;DR
Smartphone is classified as "Small Appliance Recycling / Non-burnable Garbage" in Hino Town.
- 1 Remove the battery if it can be removed (dispose of the removed battery properly according to its type)
- 2 Put it in the small appliance collection box at Hino Town Hall or Watamuki-no-Sato Eco Dome (no prior procedure and no cost; products whose battery cannot be removed can also go in as is)
- 3 If it does not fit in the collection box, remove the battery, put it in the designated non-burnable garbage bag and put it out on non-burnable garbage day
- 4 If the battery cannot be removed and it does not fit in the collection box, take it as is to the small rechargeable battery collection at Hino Town Hall, a town public hall or Watamuki-no-Sato Eco Dome
- 5 You can also use collection at retail shops
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Small Appliance Recycling / Non-burnable Garbage
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Smartphone is classified as Small Appliance Recycling / Non-burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Remove the battery if it can be removed (dispose of the removed battery properly according to its type)
- Put it in the small appliance collection box at Hino Town Hall or Watamuki-no-Sato Eco Dome (no prior procedure and no cost; products whose battery cannot be removed can also go in as is)
- If it does not fit in the collection box, remove the battery, put it in the designated non-burnable garbage bag and put it out on non-burnable garbage day
- If the battery cannot be removed and it does not fit in the collection box, take it as is to the small rechargeable battery collection at Hino Town Hall, a town public hall or Watamuki-no-Sato Eco Dome
- You can also use collection at retail shops
Important Notes
- Small rechargeable batteries can catch fire and cause fires, so they cannot be put out for burnable or non-burnable garbage collection
- The collection box slot is 28 cm wide x 17.5 cm high. Collection is during each facility's office, opening or business hours
- Rechargeable batteries may catch fire, so always cover them with tape before putting them out
Disposal Methods
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Put out by municipal sorting rules
Category: Small Appliance Recycling / Non-burnabl…
You can also use collection at retail shops
→ See how to dispose -
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Buyback / Recycle shop
Can get cash if in good condition. Especially for brand items
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3
Junk removal service
For bulk disposal. Prices vary by company, so get a quote
Want to dispose of other items together?
Bulk collection for moving or cleaning. Free estimates
Compare free quotesCollection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
Official Info & Contact
03Hino Town Contact
Contact
Muni.
Hino Town
滋賀県
Dept.
Environmental Policy Division
📞 0748-52-6578
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Small Appliance Recycling / Non-burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
town.shiga-hino.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-25
Disclaimer
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