Rechargeable Battery ／ Nagoya City
TL;DR
Rechargeable Battery is classified as "Batteries" in Nagoya City. Fee: Free.
- 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. (7:00 a.m. in Naka Ward) on the same day as plastic resources (once a week)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Batteries
Pickup Day
Check
See the steps below and the calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
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Depends on battery type
Details & How-to
02Rechargeable 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. (7:00 a.m. in Naka Ward) 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.
- 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)
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
03Nagoya City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Nagoya City
Aichi
Dept.
Environmental Bureau Operations Division
📞 052-972-2394 / Weekdays 8:45-17:15
Official
Official website
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Category
Batteries
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.nagoya.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-29
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Nagoya City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.