Game Console / Ikawa Town
TL;DR
Game Console is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage" in Ikawa Town.
- 1 If a rechargeable (lithium-ion) battery is built in, remove it, insulate both terminals by covering them with vinyl tape or cellophane tape, and bring it to the Town Residents' Life Division counter (accepted on weekends and holidays too)
- 2 Put the console body in a town-designated garbage bag and write your name on it (10 kg or less)
- 3 Put it out between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. on the non-burnable garbage collection day (Wednesday)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Non-burnable Garbage
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Game Console is classified as Non-burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- If a rechargeable (lithium-ion) battery is built in, remove it, insulate both terminals by covering them with vinyl tape or cellophane tape, and bring it to the Town Residents' Life Division counter (accepted on weekends and holidays too)
- Put the console body in a town-designated garbage bag and write your name on it (10 kg or less)
- Put it out between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. on the non-burnable garbage collection day (Wednesday)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- To prevent fire accidents, lithium-ion batteries are collected at the Town Residents' Life Division counter
- Do not mix metal items into burnable garbage
- In the town's sorting table, household electrical appliances (such as stoves, microwave ovens and vacuum cleaners) are classified as oversized items. If you are unsure whether it can be put out as non-burnable garbage, check with the Town Residents' Life Division
Disposal Methods
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Put out by municipal sorting rules
Category: Non-burnable Garbage
Put the console body in a town-designated garbage bag and write your name on it (10 kg or less)
→ See the disposal steps -
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Buyback / Recycle shop
Can get cash if in good condition. Especially for brand items
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Junk removal service
For bulk disposal. Same-day service available
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03Ikawa Town Contact
Contact
Muni.
Ikawa Town
Akita
Dept.
Residents Division
📞 018-874-4416
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Non-burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
town.ikawa.akita.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-25
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Ikawa Town, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.