Thermometer ／ Tokai Village
TL;DR
Thermometer is classified as "Recyclables / Non-burnable garbage" in Tokai Village.
- 1 Mercury thermometer: write "体温計" (thermometer) on the bag, etc. so that the contents can be identified
- 2 Mercury thermometer: put it out in the collection container for fluorescent tubes and light bulbs at the recyclables station from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on the recyclables collection day in the collection schedule
- 3 Electronic thermometer: remove any batteries, put it in a designated non-burnable garbage bag and tie the top of the bag
- 4 Electronic thermometer: put it out at the garbage collection site by 8:30 a.m. on the non-burnable garbage collection day (twice a month; see the collection schedule)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Recyclables / Non-burnable garbage
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Thermometer is classified as Recyclables / Non-burnable garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Mercury thermometer: write "体温計" (thermometer) on the bag, etc. so that the contents can be identified
- Mercury thermometer: put it out in the collection container for fluorescent tubes and light bulbs at the recyclables station from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on the recyclables collection day in the collection schedule
- Electronic thermometer: remove any batteries, put it in a designated non-burnable garbage bag and tie the top of the bag
- Electronic thermometer: put it out at the garbage collection site by 8:30 a.m. on the non-burnable garbage collection day (twice a month; see the collection schedule)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Mercury thermometers are recyclables. Put them in the collection container for fluorescent tubes and light bulbs
- Recyclables cannot be put out at the general garbage collection sites
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
03Tokai Village Contact
Contact
Muni.
Tokai Village
Ibaraki
Dept.
Environmental Policy Division
📞 029-282-7289
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Recyclables / Non-burnable garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
vill.tokai.ibaraki.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Tokai Village, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.