Button Battery ／ Minato Ward
TL;DR
Button Battery is classified as "Batteries" in Minato Ward.
- 1 Insulate the + and - terminals by covering them with cellophane tape or similar
- 2 Put the batteries together in a colorless transparent bag and tie it firmly closed (there is no designated bag for batteries; the city's designated bags and semi-transparent bags cannot be used)
- 3 Put it out in front of your home, separate from plastic resources, by 8:00 a.m. on the same day as plastic resources (once a week)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Batteries
Pickup Day
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Fee
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Depends on where you take it
Booking
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Depends on battery type
Details & How-to
02Button Battery is classified as Batteries.
Disposal Steps
- Insulate the + and - terminals by covering them with cellophane tape or similar
- Put the batteries together in a colorless transparent bag and tie it firmly closed (there is no designated bag for batteries; the city's designated bags and semi-transparent bags cannot be used)
- Put it out in front of your home, separate from plastic resources, by 8:00 a.m. on the same day as plastic resources (once a week)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Always insulate the terminals
- Dry batteries, button batteries, mobile batteries, lithium batteries and small rechargeable batteries (lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride) are all collected together as "Batteries" (put them together in the same bag)
- Put the bag out where it stands out (it can be overlooked if hidden under plastic resources bags; for example, attach a paper reading "電池" (Batteries) to the bag)
- The city's small home appliance collection boxes do not accept batteries
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
03Minato Ward Contact
Contact
Muni.
Minato Ward
Aichi
Dept.
Citizen Services Division
📞 052-961-1111
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Category
Batteries
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.nagoya.jp
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Last verified: 2026-03-07
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Minato Ward, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.