Thermometer ／ Tahara City
TL;DR
Thermometer is classified as "Hazardous Waste" in Tahara City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Mercury thermometer: Place in transparent bag and take to hazardous waste station
- 2 Digital thermometer: Dispose as landfill garbage (remove battery to hazardous waste)
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Hazardous Waste
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Details & How-to
02Thermometer is classified as Hazardous Waste.
Disposal Steps
- Mercury thermometer: Place in transparent bag and take to hazardous waste station
- Digital thermometer: Dispose as landfill garbage (remove battery to hazardous waste)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Batteries must be removed from digital thermometers
- Broken mercury thermometers are also hazardous waste but wrap carefully
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
03Tahara City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Tahara City
Aichi
Dept.
Waste Management Division
📞 0531-23-3538 / Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
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Category
Hazardous Waste
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city.tahara.aichi.jp
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Last verified: 2026-03-07
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Tahara City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.