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Fluorescent Tubes Updated 2026-03-02 Hino Town

Thermometer / Hino Town

TL;DR

Thermometer is classified as "Fluorescent Tubes" in Hino Town. Fee: Common bag (共通袋): 500 yen for a pack of 10.

How to dispose 4 STEPS Common bag (共通袋): 500 yen for a pack of 10
  1. 1 Put out mercury thermometers in the "fluorescent tubes" (蛍光管) category
  2. 2 Put it in a common bag (共通袋)
  3. 3 Write your name on the bag
  4. 4 Put it out at the designated collection point by 8:00 a.m. on the collection day for fluorescent tubes and batteries (3 times a year; check the date on your district's garbage collection calendar)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Fluorescent Tubes
Pickup Day Check See municipal calendar
Fee Common bag (共通袋): 500 yen for a pack of 10
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Thermometer is classified as Fluorescent Tubes.

Disposal Steps

  1. Put out mercury thermometers in the "fluorescent tubes" (蛍光管) category
  2. Put it in a common bag (共通袋)
  3. Write your name on the bag
  4. Put it out at the designated collection point by 8:00 a.m. on the collection day for fluorescent tubes and batteries (3 times a year; check the date on your district's garbage collection calendar)

Important Notes

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

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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Hino Town Contact

Contact
Muni. Hino Town Tottori
Dept. Environmental Policy Division 📞 0859-72-0331
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Fluorescent Tubes

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Hino Town, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEHino Town LAST REVIEW2026-03-02 PREFTottori