Thermometer ／ Kashiwa City
TL;DR
Thermometer is classified as "Hazardous Waste / Dangerous and Hazardous Items / Non-burnable Garbage / Recyclables / Small Home Appliances" in Kashiwa City.
- 1 [Mercury thermometers] Put only the thermometers in a transparent bag
- 2 [Mercury thermometers] Put it out on the Hazardous Waste collection day (the same day as recyclables, twice a month) (Kashiwa area)
- 3 Put it out at the designated place by 8:30 AM on collection day (Kashiwa area)
- 4 [Digital thermometers] Put the body out as Non-burnable Garbage or in a small home appliance collection box. Remove the battery and put it out as Hazardous Waste (Kashiwa area)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Hazardous Waste / Dangerous and Hazardous Items / Non-burnable Garbage / Recyclables / Small Home Appliances
Pickup Day
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Fee
Check
See the city's fee table
Booking
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Details & How-to
02Thermometer is classified as Hazardous Waste / Dangerous and Hazardous Items / Non-burnable Garbage / Recyclables / Small Home Appliances.
Disposal Steps
- [Mercury thermometers] Put only the thermometers in a transparent bag
- [Mercury thermometers] Put it out on the Hazardous Waste collection day (the same day as recyclables, twice a month) (Kashiwa area)
- Put it out at the designated place by 8:30 AM on collection day (Kashiwa area)
- [Digital thermometers] Put the body out as Non-burnable Garbage or in a small home appliance collection box. Remove the battery and put it out as Hazardous Waste (Kashiwa area)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Do not mix Hazardous Waste with recyclables
- If the battery of a digital thermometer cannot be removed, attach a note saying so and put out the whole product as Hazardous Waste (Kashiwa area)
- In the Shonan area, mercury thermometers are "Dangerous and Hazardous Items" (wrap them with tape or similar so they do not break; once a month, by 8 AM on collection day)
- In the Shonan area, the body of a digital thermometer is Recyclables or goes in a small home appliance collection box; the battery goes to Dangerous and Hazardous Items
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
03Kashiwa City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Kashiwa City
Chiba
Dept.
Environmental Services Division
📞 04-7167-1139 / Weekdays 8:30-17:15
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Hazardous Waste / Dangerous and Hazardous Items / Non-burnable Garbage / Recyclables / Small Home Appliances
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.kashiwa.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-27
Disclaimer
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