Thermometer ／ Sagamihara City
TL;DR
Thermometer is classified as "Hazardous Waste / Used Small Appliances" in Sagamihara City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Put a mercury thermometer in its original case or packaging, or in a clear or translucent bag
- 2 From October 1, put it out at the waste and resource collection point by 8:30 a.m. on "PET Bottles and Hazardous Waste" day (once a week) (until September 30, on Resources day)
- 3 For a digital thermometer, remove the battery and put it in a used small appliance collection box (if you cannot, put it out as general garbage)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Hazardous Waste / Used Small Appliances
Pickup Day
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Fee
Free
Booking
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Details & How-to
02Thermometer is classified as Hazardous Waste / Used Small Appliances.
Disposal Steps
- Put a mercury thermometer in its original case or packaging, or in a clear or translucent bag
- From October 1, put it out at the waste and resource collection point by 8:30 a.m. on "PET Bottles and Hazardous Waste" day (once a week) (until September 30, on Resources day)
- For a digital thermometer, remove the battery and put it in a used small appliance collection box (if you cannot, put it out as general garbage)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- From October 1, 2026, mercury thermometers and mercury blood pressure monitors are Hazardous Waste (until September 30, collected on Resources day as "fluorescent tubes and mercury thermometers")
- Broken mercury thermometers go out as general garbage
- Digital thermometers are Used Small Appliances (collection box) or general garbage; always remove the battery
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
03Sagamihara City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Sagamihara City
Kanagawa
Dept.
Resource Recycling Promotion Division
📞 042-769-8245 / Weekdays 8:30-17:00
Official
Official website
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Category
Hazardous Waste / Used Small Appliances
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.sagamihara.kanagawa.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-29
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Sagamihara City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.