Thermometer ／ Hikone City
TL;DR
Thermometer is classified as "Landfill Waste / Drop-off Collection (Used Fluorescent Tubes)" in Hikone City.
- 1 Thermometers without mercury: put them in the designated landfill waste bag and take them to your collection point on landfill waste day (once a month, Wednesday)
- 2 Mercury thermometers: bring them to a used-fluorescent-tube drop-off site (City Hall, Cleaning Center, branch offices, community centers, etc.) and hand them directly to the facility staff
- 3 Hours: Cleaning Center weekdays 9:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:15; City Hall and branch/sub-branch offices weekdays 9:00-16:45; community centers etc. during opening hours
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Landfill Waste / Drop-off Collection (Used Fluorescent Tubes)
Pickup Day
Check
See municipal calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Thermometer is classified as Landfill Waste / Drop-off Collection (Used Fluorescent Tubes).
Disposal Steps
- Thermometers without mercury: put them in the designated landfill waste bag and take them to your collection point on landfill waste day (once a month, Wednesday)
- Mercury thermometers: bring them to a used-fluorescent-tube drop-off site (City Hall, Cleaning Center, branch offices, community centers, etc.) and hand them directly to the facility staff
- Hours: Cleaning Center weekdays 9:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:15; City Hall and branch/sub-branch offices weekdays 9:00-16:45; community centers etc. during opening hours
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Thermometers containing mercury cannot be put out at the collection point as they are
- Broken thermometers are not accepted at drop-off sites. Wrap them in paper, mark them 「キケン」 (Danger) so it is visible from outside, and put them out as landfill waste
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
03Hikone City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Hikone City
滋賀県
Dept.
Sanitation Center Operations
📞 0749-22-2734
Official
Official website
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Category
Landfill Waste / Drop-off Collection (Used Fluorescent Tubes)
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.hikone.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Hikone City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.