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Sorting Station (Thermometers)(Analog thermometers that contain mercury) / Small Appliance Recycling(Digital thermometers) / Non-burnable Garbage(Digital thermometers ("Metals & Others" bag)) Katsuura Town

Thermometer / Katsuura Town

TL;DR

Thermometer is classified as "Sorting Station (Thermometers)(Analog thermometers that contain mercury) / Small Appliance Recycling(Digital thermometers) / Non-burnable Garbage(Digital thermometers ("Metals & Others" bag))" in Katsuura Town.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Appliance recycling
  1. 1 Put analog thermometers that contain mercury in the No. 15 thermometer container (yellow net) at a sorting station.
  2. 2 Put digital thermometers in the small appliance recycling box (Town Office / Roadside Station Hinanosato Katsuura) or in the "Metals & Others" garbage bag.
  3. 3 If it is built into a clock, wooden frame, etc., put it out in the "Metals & Others" bag.
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Sorting Station (Thermometers)(Analog thermometers that contain mercury) / Small Appliance Recycling(Digital thermometers) / Non-burnable Garbage(Digital thermometers ("Metals & Others" bag))
Pickup Day Varies by area See the city's collection calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Thermometer is classified as Sorting Station (Thermometers)(Analog thermometers that contain mercury) / Small Appliance Recycling(Digital thermometers) / Non-burnable Garbage(Digital thermometers ("Metals & Others" bag)).

Disposal Steps

  1. Put analog thermometers that contain mercury in the No. 15 thermometer container (yellow net) at a sorting station.
  2. Put digital thermometers in the small appliance recycling box (Town Office / Roadside Station Hinanosato Katsuura) or in the "Metals & Others" garbage bag.
  3. If it is built into a clock, wooden frame, etc., put it out in the "Metals & Others" bag.

Important Notes

Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

  • Only analog thermometers that contain mercury go in No. 15.

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

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Katsuura Town Contact

Contact
Muni. Katsuura Town 徳島県
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Sorting Station (Thermometers)(Analog thermometers that contain mercury) / Small Appliance Recycling(Digital thermometers) / Non-burnable Garbage(Digital thermometers ("Metals & Others" bag))

Official Sources

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Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Katsuura Town, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEKatsuura Town PREFTokushima