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Hazardous Waste Updated 2026-02-23 Sammu City

Thermometer / Sammu City

TL;DR

Thermometer is classified as "Hazardous Waste" in Sammu City. Fee: Free.

How to dispose 2 STEPS Free
  1. 1 Mercury type: Take out on collection days (3 times/year: August, December, March)
  2. 2 Digital type: Remove battery and put in non-burnable garbage
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Hazardous Waste
Pickup Day Check See the steps below and the calendar
Fee Free
Booking Special pickup Designated point

Details & How-to

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Thermometer is classified as Hazardous Waste.

Disposal Steps

  1. Mercury type: Take out on collection days (3 times/year: August, December, March)
  2. Digital type: Remove battery and put in non-burnable garbage

Important Notes

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

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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Sammu City Contact

Contact
Muni. Sammu City Chiba
Dept. Environmental Conservation Division 📞 0475-80-1163 / Weekdays 8:45-17:00
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Hazardous Waste

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Sammu City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCESammu City LAST REVIEW2026-02-23 PREFChiba