Let's dispose of "small rechargeable batteries" and "small electronic devices with non-removable rechargeable batteries" on the "hazardous waste" day.

Before putting out the garbage, double-check the sorting!

In recent years, there have been many fires from waste treatment facilities and garbage collection vehicles in Tokyo.
The cause is believed to be rechargeable batteries, such as lithium-ion batteries, mixed in with "non-burnable waste" and crushed by the shredders in treatment facilities or the press plates in collection vehicles, which can lead to heating and ignition. When a fire occurs, it can not only cause damage to machinery and accidents for workers, but also lead to delays in collection and the possibility of halting the transport to facilities.
Before disposing of waste, please check once more to ensure it is properly sorted.

What is a small rechargeable battery?

These are rechargeable batteries that can be used repeatedly.
There are lithium-ion batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, and small sealed lead-acid batteries, each of which has a "recycling mark" displayed on its body.
Please note that overseas or older rechargeable batteries may not have a "recycling mark" displayed, but if they are rechargeable batteries, they can be disposed of on "hazardous waste" days.

How to Dispose of Small Rechargeable Batteries

1. Please put out your "hazardous waste" in transparent or semi-transparent bags once a month.
2. Small rechargeable batteries are also collected at the recycling boxes of designated recycling partner stores. Please search for recycling partner stores on the website of the Japan Battery Recycling Center (JBRC) for confirmation.
3. Please insulate the terminal parts of the battery with tape or similar before disposing of it.

• General Incorporated Association JBRC(External Link)

How to dispose of "small electronic devices with non-removable rechargeable batteries"

1. If it is generally 50cm or less, please dispose of it on the "Harmful Waste Day" once a month, either by placing it in a transparent or semi-transparent bag or by putting it in one of the 11 small electronic device collection boxes in the city after insulating the terminal parts with tape or similar.
2. Items larger than 50cm should be disposed of as oversized garbage (reservation required).

Reference

• Please handle small rechargeable batteries with care (PDF 8.4MB)