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How to properly dispose of lithium-ion batteries

Updated: October 3, 2024

Lithium-ion batteries (small rechargeable batteries) and products containing them are a fire hazard! Recycle computers and small home appliances correctly!

Lithium-ion batteries are used in many rechargeable small home appliances (mobile batteries, handy fans, electric toothbrushes, heated cigarettes, etc.). Lithium-ion batteries can generate intense heat and catch fire if excessive force is applied to them, which is extremely dangerous. In recent years, fires in garbage trucks and recycling processing facilities have been rapidly increasing. When disposing of small rechargeable home appliances that are no longer needed, please dispose of and recycle them correctly to avoid any danger.


Image provided by: Tokyo Fire Department

Points to prevent fire

(1) When disposing of rechargeable home appliances, carefully check the product's instruction manual.
(2) When disposing of unnecessary items, carefully check how to separate the garbage.
Note: Computers and small home appliances contain useful metals. We ask all citizens and businesses to recycle appropriately based on the Small Home Appliance Recycling Law.

Before putting out your garbage, please double check the separation!

About the educational video

Link to external site Opens in a new window.YouTube - Let's eliminate lithium battery fires! (Long version) (Source: Ministry of the Environment)

Link to external site Opens in a new window.YouTube - Let's eliminate lithium battery fires! (Short version) (Source: Ministry of the Environment)

Inquiries regarding this page

Inagi City Urban Environment Development Department Living Environment Division
2111 Higashi-Naganuma, Inagi City
Phone: 042-378-2111 Fax: 042-377-4781

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