Thermometer ／ Wakamatsu Ward
TL;DR
Thermometer is classified as "Household Garbage / Drop-off Collection" in Wakamatsu Ward.
- 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
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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
02Thermometer is classified as Household Garbage / Drop-off Collection.
Disposal Steps
- Take mercury thermometers to the mercury thermometer collection box at a ward office or branch office
- 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
- 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
03Wakamatsu 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
Official Website
city.kitakyushu.lg.jp
Visit
Last verified: 2026-10-04
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.