Thermometer ／ Nagoya City
TL;DR
Thermometer is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage / Small Home Appliances" in Nagoya City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Electronic (digital) thermometers are small home appliances. Put them in a small home appliance collection box at a general supermarket, ward office, Environmental Works Office, etc. (remove batteries that can be taken out)
- 2 If you cannot use a collection box, put electronic thermometers out as burnable garbage
- 3 Bring mercury thermometers to the Environmental Works Office of your ward (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., except the year-end and New Year holidays)
- 4 Put glass thermometers that do not contain mercury out as non-burnable garbage
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Non-burnable Garbage / Small Home Appliances
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Thermometer is classified as Non-burnable Garbage / Small Home Appliances.
Disposal Steps
- Electronic (digital) thermometers are small home appliances. Put them in a small home appliance collection box at a general supermarket, ward office, Environmental Works Office, etc. (remove batteries that can be taken out)
- If you cannot use a collection box, put electronic thermometers out as burnable garbage
- Bring mercury thermometers to the Environmental Works Office of your ward (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., except the year-end and New Year holidays)
- Put glass thermometers that do not contain mercury out as non-burnable garbage
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Wrap a broken mercury thermometer in thick paper, mark it "キケン" (danger), and put it out as non-burnable garbage
- If you cannot bring a mercury thermometer to the Environmental Works Office, consult the office of your ward (they may, for example, come to collect it)
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
03Nagoya City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Nagoya City
Aichi
Dept.
Environmental Bureau Operations Division
📞 052-972-2394 / Weekdays 8:45-17:15
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Non-burnable Garbage / Small Home Appliances
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.nagoya.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-29
Disclaimer
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