Thermometer ／ Okazaki City
TL;DR
Thermometer is classified as "Hazardous Waste / Flammable Hazardous Waste" in Okazaki City.
- 1 Mercury thermometer (Hazardous Waste): put it in a see-through plastic bag and place it in the yellow container at the recycling station
- 2 Battery-powered thermometer (Flammable Hazardous Waste): place it in the yellow container at the recycling station
- 3 Put it out on the designated day, once every two weeks
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Hazardous Waste / Flammable Hazardous Waste
Pickup Day
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Fee
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Booking
Depends on type
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Details & How-to
02Thermometer is classified as Hazardous Waste / Flammable Hazardous Waste.
Disposal Steps
- Mercury thermometer (Hazardous Waste): put it in a see-through plastic bag and place it in the yellow container at the recycling station
- Battery-powered thermometer (Flammable Hazardous Waste): place it in the yellow container at the recycling station
- Put it out on the designated day, once every two weeks
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Mercury thermometers are Hazardous Waste; battery-powered thermometers are Flammable Hazardous Waste
- Battery-powered thermometers can also be taken to drop-off collection points or the Comprehensive Resource Station "Risuta Inaguma"
- Mercury thermometers are also collected at the Comprehensive Resource Station "Risuta Inaguma"
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
03Okazaki City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Okazaki City
Aichi
Dept.
Waste Management Division
📞 0564-23-6530 / Weekdays 8:30-17:15
Official
Official website
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Category
Hazardous Waste / Flammable Hazardous Waste
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.okazaki.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-27
Disclaimer
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