Rechargeable Battery ／ Okazaki City
TL;DR
Rechargeable 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 recycling box or service counter at a participating collection store (JBRC)
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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
02Rechargeable 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 recycling box or service counter at a participating collection store (JBRC)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Do not put out as Non-burnable Garbage or Plastics
- Participating collection stores accept lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride and small sealed lead-acid batteries
- Small appliances using lithium-ion batteries that are larger than the palm of a hand go to drop-off collection or Risuta Inaguma
- Mobile batteries are also Flammable Hazardous Waste (they can also go to drop-off collection or Risuta Inaguma)
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
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Category
Flammable Hazardous Waste
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.okazaki.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-27
Disclaimer
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