Thermometer ／ Tachikawa City
TL;DR
Thermometer is classified as "Hazardous Waste / Non-burnable Garbage" in Tachikawa City.
- 1 Mercury thermometers are Hazardous Waste: put them in a clear or semi-transparent bag of up to 45 L and write 「有害ごみ」 (hazardous waste) on it
- 2 Digital thermometers: remove the battery and put the body out as Non-burnable Garbage in the green designated bag (paid)
- 3 Put the removed battery out as Hazardous Waste
- 4 Set it out by 8 a.m. on collection day
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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
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Booking
Depends on type
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Details & How-to
02Thermometer is classified as Hazardous Waste / Non-burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Mercury thermometers are Hazardous Waste: put them in a clear or semi-transparent bag of up to 45 L and write 「有害ごみ」 (hazardous waste) on it
- Digital thermometers: remove the battery and put the body out as Non-burnable Garbage in the green designated bag (paid)
- Put the removed battery out as Hazardous Waste
- Set it out by 8 a.m. on collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Do not break or take apart mercury thermometers (very dangerous)
- If the battery cannot be removed, put the item out as Hazardous Waste
- Do not put items out as Non-burnable Garbage with the battery still inside
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
03Tachikawa City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Tachikawa City
Tokyo
Dept.
立川市役所 ごみ対策課
📞 042-523-2111
Official
Official website
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Category
Hazardous Waste / Non-burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.tachikawa.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
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