Thermometer ／ Hiroshima City
TL;DR
Thermometer is classified as "Hazardous Waste / Non-burnable Garbage" in Hiroshima City.
- 1 Mercury thermometers are Hazardous Waste: put them in a plastic bag separate from Recyclables and write 「有害」 (Hazardous) on it (collected on the same day as Recyclables)
- 2 Put mercury thermometers in a box or wrap them in newspaper before bagging so they do not break
- 3 Digital (electronic) thermometers are Non-burnable Garbage: put them in a sturdy clear or semi-transparent plastic bag
- 4 Digital thermometers can also go in the small-appliance recycling boxes at ward offices and other locations
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Hazardous Waste / Non-burnable Garbage
Pickup Day
Depends on type
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Fee
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Booking
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Details & How-to
02Thermometer is classified as Hazardous Waste / Non-burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Mercury thermometers are Hazardous Waste: put them in a plastic bag separate from Recyclables and write 「有害」 (Hazardous) on it (collected on the same day as Recyclables)
- Put mercury thermometers in a box or wrap them in newspaper before bagging so they do not break
- Digital (electronic) thermometers are Non-burnable Garbage: put them in a sturdy clear or semi-transparent plastic bag
- Digital thermometers can also go in the small-appliance recycling boxes at ward offices and other locations
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Always write 「有害」 (Hazardous) on the bag for mercury thermometers and keep it separate from the Recyclables bag
- Remove the battery from a digital thermometer and put it out as Hazardous Waste (cover the terminals with tape)
- From April 2026, Non-burnable Garbage cannot be put out in bags whose contents are not visible
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
03Hiroshima City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Hiroshima City
Hiroshima
Dept.
Environment Bureau Operations Department First Operations Section
📞 082-504-2220 / Weekdays 8:30-17:15
Official
Official website
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Category
Hazardous Waste / Non-burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.hiroshima.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Hiroshima City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.