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Cans and Metals / Not Collected Updated 2026-09-25 Onjuku Town

Thermometer / Onjuku Town

TL;DR

Thermometer is classified as "Cans and Metals / Not Collected" in Onjuku Town.

How to dispose 4 STEPS Not collected
  1. 1 Put out digital thermometers as small appliances on the Cans and Metals (カン・鉄類) collection day
  2. 2 Put them in the designated resource/non-burnable garbage bag (uncolored) together with small appliances (use a separate bag from cans, metals and dry-cell batteries)
  3. 3 Put out at the designated place by 8:30 a.m. on collection day
  4. 4 Mercury thermometers are not handled by the town; contact a retailer
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Cans and Metals / Not Collected
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

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Thermometer is classified as Cans and Metals / Not Collected.

Disposal Steps

  1. Put out digital thermometers as small appliances on the Cans and Metals (カン・鉄類) collection day
  2. Put them in the designated resource/non-burnable garbage bag (uncolored) together with small appliances (use a separate bag from cans, metals and dry-cell batteries)
  3. Put out at the designated place by 8:30 a.m. on collection day
  4. Mercury thermometers are not handled by the town; contact a retailer

Important Notes

Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

  • Thermometers that contain mercury are not handled by the town. Contact a retailer.

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

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Onjuku Town Contact

Contact
Muni. Onjuku Town Chiba
Dept. Construction and Environment Division, Cleaning Center 📞 0470-68-4613 / Weekdays 8:30-17:15
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Cans and Metals / Not Collected

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Onjuku Town, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEOnjuku Town LAST REVIEW2026-09-25 PREFChiba