What category is Fluorescent Light in Akishima City?

In Akishima City, Fluorescent Light is disposed of as "Hazardous Waste".

How much does it cost to dispose of Fluorescent Light?

The fee is Free. Please check the official site for the latest fees.

What are the disposal steps for Fluorescent Light?

Put it in a transparent or semi-transparent bag (a shopping bag is fine) and write 「有害ごみ」 (Hazardous Waste) on the bag. Put it out by 8:30 a.m. on the Hazardous Waste day shown on the garbage collection calendar (once a week)

Where can I ask questions about disposing of Fluorescent Light?

Contact Waste Management Division, Environment Department (Tel: 042-546-5300).

Hazardous Waste Updated 2026-10-04 Akishima City

Fluorescent Light ／ Akishima City

TL;DR

Fluorescent Light is classified as "Hazardous Waste" in Akishima City. Fee: Free.

How to dispose 2 STEPS Free

1 Put it in a transparent or semi-transparent bag (a shopping bag is fine) and write 「有害ごみ」 (Hazardous Waste) on the bag
2 Put it out by 8:30 a.m. on the Hazardous Waste day shown on the garbage collection calendar (once a week)

Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Hazardous Waste

Pickup Day Check See the steps below and the calendarSee the steps above and the calendar

Fee Free

Booking Special pickup Designated point

Details & How-to

Fluorescent Light is classified as Hazardous Waste.

Disposal Steps

Put it in a transparent or semi-transparent bag (a shopping bag is fine) and write 「有害ごみ」 (Hazardous Waste) on the bag
Put it out by 8:30 a.m. on the Hazardous Waste day shown on the garbage collection calendar (once a week)

Important Notes

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

Put the box the fluorescent lamp came in out as Cardboard / Brown Paper or Mixed Paper
Light bulbs (including LED) and glow starters go out as Non-burnable Garbage
You can also use the drop-off collection boxes at City Hall, the Environment Communication Center and other facilities

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

Akishima City Contact

Contact

Muni. Akishima City 東京都

Dept. Waste Management Division, Environment Department 📞 042-546-5300 / 月～金 8:30-17:15

Official Official website Check for latest info

Category Hazardous Waste

Official Sources

Primary Source

Official Website city.akishima.lg.jp Visit

Last verified: 2026-10-04

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

SOURCEAkishima City LAST REVIEW2026-10-04 PREFTokyo