Button Battery ／ Okazaki City
TL;DR
Button Battery is classified as "Flammable Hazardous Waste" in Okazaki City.
- 1 Insulate the terminals, e.g. by covering them with tape
- 2 Put in the yellow container at the recycling station on the collection day for empty cans and empty bottles
- 3 Or take to drop-off collection at a community center or similar site (every Sunday, 9:00-16:00) or to the Risuta Inaguma comprehensive resource station (daily, 9:00-16:00)
- 4 Or take to the collection can or service counter at a participating collection store (button batteries with type codes SR, PR and LR)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Flammable Hazardous Waste
Pickup Day
Check
See the steps below and the calendar
Fee
Free / bring-in
Depends on method
Booking
Special pickup
Designated point
Details & How-to
02Button Battery is classified as Flammable Hazardous Waste.
Disposal Steps
- Insulate the terminals, e.g. by covering them with tape
- Put in the yellow container at the recycling station on the collection day for empty cans and empty bottles
- Or take to drop-off collection at a community center or similar site (every Sunday, 9:00-16:00) or to the Risuta Inaguma comprehensive resource station (daily, 9:00-16:00)
- Or take to the collection can or service counter at a participating collection store (button batteries with type codes SR, PR and LR)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Lithium coin batteries (type codes CR and BR) are not accepted at participating collection stores
- Do not put out as Non-burnable Garbage or Plastics
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
03Okazaki City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Okazaki City
Aichi
Dept.
Waste Management Division
📞 0564-23-6530 / Weekdays 8:30-17:15
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Flammable Hazardous Waste
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.okazaki.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-27
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Okazaki City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.