Thermometer ／ Kujukuri Town
TL;DR
Thermometer is classified as "Recyclables (Fluorescent Lamps) / Recyclables (Metals) / Recyclables (Batteries)" in Kujukuri Town.
- 1 Put mercury thermometers in a clear or semi-transparent bag as "Fluorescent Lamps" (no designated bag needed)
- 2 Take mercury thermometers to the designated collection point by 8:00 a.m. on collection day (the Battery and Fluorescent Lamp Collection Depot at the town hall or Tsukumo Gakuyukan can also be used)
- 3 For electronic thermometers, remove the battery and put it out with batteries; put the body in the designated non-combustibles bag as "Metals"
- 4 If the battery cannot be removed from an electronic thermometer, put the whole thing out as batteries
- 5 Put out the body of an electronic thermometer (Metals) on the designated collection route, and batteries at the designated collection point, by 8:00 a.m. on collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Recyclables (Fluorescent Lamps) / Recyclables (Metals) / Recyclables (Batteries)
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 Recyclables (Fluorescent Lamps) / Recyclables (Metals) / Recyclables (Batteries).
Disposal Steps
- Put mercury thermometers in a clear or semi-transparent bag as "Fluorescent Lamps" (no designated bag needed)
- Take mercury thermometers to the designated collection point by 8:00 a.m. on collection day (the Battery and Fluorescent Lamp Collection Depot at the town hall or Tsukumo Gakuyukan can also be used)
- For electronic thermometers, remove the battery and put it out with batteries; put the body in the designated non-combustibles bag as "Metals"
- If the battery cannot be removed from an electronic thermometer, put the whole thing out as batteries
- Put out the body of an electronic thermometer (Metals) on the designated collection route, and batteries at the designated collection point, by 8:00 a.m. on collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Put it out carefully so it does not break
- Do not mix with anything other than fluorescent lamps and similar items
- Bring items to the collection depot between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (it may be unavailable during the year-end and New Year holidays)
- To prevent fires, insulate removed batteries by covering the + and - terminals with cellophane tape
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
03Kujukuri Town Contact
Contact
Muni.
Kujukuri Town
Chiba
Dept.
Kujukuri Town Hall Environment Division
📞 0475-70-3166 / Weekdays 8:30-17:15
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Recyclables (Fluorescent Lamps) / Recyclables (Metals) / Recyclables (Batteries)
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
town.kujukuri.chiba.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-25
Disclaimer
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