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Household Garbage / Drop-off Collection Updated 2026-10-04 Wakamatsu Ward

Thermometer / Wakamatsu Ward

TL;DR

Thermometer is classified as "Household Garbage / Drop-off Collection" in Wakamatsu Ward.

How to dispose 3 STEPS
  1. 1 Take mercury thermometers to the mercury thermometer collection box at a ward office or branch office
  2. 2 Put thermometers other than mercury thermometers in a designated bag and take it to your household garbage station by 8:30 a.m. on collection day
  3. 3 Small electronic thermometers (about 25 cm x 8.5 cm or smaller) go in a small electronic device collection box
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Household Garbage / Drop-off Collection
Pickup Day Check See municipal calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Thermometer is classified as Household Garbage / Drop-off Collection.

Disposal Steps

  1. Take mercury thermometers to the mercury thermometer collection box at a ward office or branch office
  2. Put thermometers other than mercury thermometers in a designated bag and take it to your household garbage station by 8:30 a.m. on collection day
  3. Small electronic thermometers (about 25 cm x 8.5 cm or smaller) go in a small electronic device collection box

Important Notes

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

  • For a broken mercury thermometer, collect all the pieces with stiff paper or similar without touching them directly, put them in a plastic bag and put it out as household garbage

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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Wakamatsu Ward Contact

Contact
Muni. Wakamatsu Ward Fukuoka Prefecture
Dept. Environment Bureau, Recycling-Oriented Society Promotion Department, Operations Division 📞 093-582-2180
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Household Garbage / Drop-off Collection

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Wakamatsu Ward, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEWakamatsu Ward LAST REVIEW2026-10-04 PREFFukuoka