Thermometer ／ Koganei City
TL;DR
Thermometer is classified as "Hazardous Waste / Non-burnable Garbage" in Koganei City. Fee: Mercury thermometers: free (clear or semi-transparent bag) / Digital thermometers: paid designated bag for Non-burnable Garbage (blue).
- 1 Mercury thermometers: put in a clear or semi-transparent bag, write 「有害」 (hazardous) on it and put it out as hazardous waste
- 2 Digital thermometers: remove the battery, put in the designated (blue) bag and put out as non-burnable garbage
- 3 Put the removed battery out as hazardous waste (use retailers' collection boxes for button batteries where possible)
- 4 Hazardous waste and non-burnable garbage are collected on the same day as bottles and spray cans (every other week)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Hazardous Waste / Non-burnable Garbage
Pickup Day
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Fee
Mercury thermometers: free (clear or semi-transparent bag) / Digital thermometers: paid designated bag for Non-burnable Garbage (blue)
Booking
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Details & How-to
02Thermometer is classified as Hazardous Waste / Non-burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Mercury thermometers: put in a clear or semi-transparent bag, write 「有害」 (hazardous) on it and put it out as hazardous waste
- Digital thermometers: remove the battery, put in the designated (blue) bag and put out as non-burnable garbage
- Put the removed battery out as hazardous waste (use retailers' collection boxes for button batteries where possible)
- Hazardous waste and non-burnable garbage are collected on the same day as bottles and spray cans (every other week)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Never mix mercury thermometers into burnable, non-burnable or plastic garbage (it can stop the treatment facility)
- Even electronic thermometers go to hazardous waste if they contain mercury
- Put hazardous waste in a separate bag from bottles and spray cans
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
03Koganei City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Koganei City
Tokyo
Dept.
Citizen Services Division
Official
Official website
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Category
Hazardous Waste / Non-burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.koganei.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Koganei City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.