Thermometer ／ Shibuya City
TL;DR
Thermometer is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage / Hazardous Waste" in Shibuya City.
- 1 Remove the batteries and put them in a retailer's collection box (plastic thermometers without mercury)
- 2 Put in a container with a lid or a see-through bag
- 3 Put out at the designated place by 8 a.m. (7:30 a.m. in busy downtown areas) on the non-burnable garbage collection day (once a month)
- 4 For thermometers containing mercury, contact the Waste Collection Office
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Non-burnable Garbage / Hazardous Waste
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Thermometer is classified as Non-burnable Garbage / Hazardous Waste.
Disposal Steps
- Remove the batteries and put them in a retailer's collection box (plastic thermometers without mercury)
- Put in a container with a lid or a see-through bag
- Put out at the designated place by 8 a.m. (7:30 a.m. in busy downtown areas) on the non-burnable garbage collection day (once a month)
- For thermometers containing mercury, contact the Waste Collection Office
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Only plastic thermometers without mercury can be put out as non-burnable garbage
- Thermometers containing mercury are classified by the city as "individual handling". Contact the Shibuya City Waste Collection Office (03-5467-4300, except Sundays)
- If mercury gets mixed into an incineration plant, the incinerator stops, seriously affecting waste processing across all 23 wards
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
03Shibuya City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Shibuya City
Tokyo
Dept.
Cleaning and Recycling Department
📞 03-5467-4073 / Weekdays 8:30-17:00
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Non-burnable Garbage / Hazardous Waste
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.shibuya.tokyo.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-27
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Shibuya City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.