Proper Disposal of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries (small rechargeable batteries) and their built-in products pose a fire hazard! Please recycle computers and small home appliances correctly!

Many rechargeable small appliances (such as mobile batteries, handheld fans, electric toothbrushes, heated tobacco products, etc.) use lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries can heat up and ignite violently when excessive force is applied, which is very dangerous. In recent years, there has been a sharp increase in fires in waste collection vehicles and recycling processing facilities. When disposing of unwanted rechargeable small appliances, please ensure that they are disposed of and recycled correctly to avoid any danger.

Points to Prevent Fires

1. When disposing of rechargeable appliances, be sure to check the product's instruction manual carefully.
2. When disposing of unwanted items, be sure to check the waste separation methods.

Note: Personal computers and small electronic devices contain valuable metals. We ask citizens and Business Operators to recycle them properly in accordance with the Small Electronic Device Recycling Law and other regulations.

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

About the Awareness Video

• YouTube - Let's eliminate lithium battery fires! (Long ver.) (Source: Ministry of the Environment) (External link)
• YouTube - Let's eliminate lithium battery fires! (Short ver.) (Source: Ministry of the Environment) (External link)