Thermometer ／ Kaminokuni Town
TL;DR
Thermometer is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage" in Kaminokuni Town. Fee: Cost of union-designated garbage bags (large 40L 110 yen, medium 20L 55 yen).
- 1 Electronic thermometers are classified as non-burnable garbage as small electrical appliances
- 2 If it uses dry-cell batteries, remove them, insulate the terminals with tape, and put them out in a separate bag on the non-burnable garbage collection day
- 3 Put it in a union-designated garbage bag
- 4 Put it out on the morning of the non-burnable garbage collection day (once every 2 weeks)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Non-burnable Garbage
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Cost of union-designated garbage bags (large 40L 110 yen, medium 20L 55 yen)
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Thermometer is classified as Non-burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Electronic thermometers are classified as non-burnable garbage as small electrical appliances
- If it uses dry-cell batteries, remove them, insulate the terminals with tape, and put them out in a separate bag on the non-burnable garbage collection day
- Put it in a union-designated garbage bag
- Put it out on the morning of the non-burnable garbage collection day (once every 2 weeks)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Electronic thermometers can also be put in the small appliance collection box inside the town office building free of charge (remove the batteries)
- How to dispose of mercury thermometers is not covered in the town's or the union's guidance, so ask the town's waste section (Residents Section, Resident Environment Group) or the cleaning center
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
03Kaminokuni Town Contact
Contact
Muni.
Kaminokuni Town
Hokkaido
Dept.
Residents Section - Living Environment Group
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Non-burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
town.kaminokuni.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
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