Thermometer ／ Hamamatsu City
TL;DR
Thermometer is classified as "Special Items / Non-burnable Garbage" in Hamamatsu City.
- 1 Put a mercury thermometer in a case or similar so that it does not break, and on the Special Items collection day put it in the container at the collection point for items other than fluorescent tubes. Do not put it out in a bag.
- 2 If a mercury thermometer has broken, put it in a bag or similar, write the contents on it, and put it out as Special Items.
- 3 For a digital thermometer, remove the batteries: put the batteries out as Special Items, and put the body out as non-burnable garbage (moenai gomi) in a Hamamatsu City designated household garbage bag.
- 4 A digital thermometer whose batteries cannot be removed (built-in batteries) goes out whole as Special Items.
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Special Items / Non-burnable Garbage
Pickup Day
Depends on type
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Fee
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Booking
Depends on type
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Details & How-to
02Thermometer is classified as Special Items / Non-burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Put a mercury thermometer in a case or similar so that it does not break, and on the Special Items collection day put it in the container at the collection point for items other than fluorescent tubes. Do not put it out in a bag.
- If a mercury thermometer has broken, put it in a bag or similar, write the contents on it, and put it out as Special Items.
- For a digital thermometer, remove the batteries: put the batteries out as Special Items, and put the body out as non-burnable garbage (moenai gomi) in a Hamamatsu City designated household garbage bag.
- A digital thermometer whose batteries cannot be removed (built-in batteries) goes out whole as Special Items.
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Mercury thermometers cannot be put out as non-burnable garbage (moenai gomi). Always put them out as Special Items.
- Insulate removed button or coin batteries by covering both sides of each one with cellophane tape or similar before putting them out.
- If the batteries of a digital thermometer cannot be removed, run them down as far as possible before putting it out.
- Digital thermometers can also be put in a used small appliance collection box (remove any removable batteries and put them out as Special Items).
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
03Hamamatsu City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Hamamatsu City
Shizuoka
Dept.
Environmental Division
📞 053-453-0011
Official
Official website
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Category
Special Items / Non-burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
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