Dry Battery ／ Oirase Town
TL;DR
Dry Battery is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage" in Oirase Town.
- 1 Insulate both terminals with tape
- 2 Put them in a designated Non-burnable Garbage bag (blue lettering)
- 3 Put them out at the garbage collection point by 8 a.m. on your district's non-burnable garbage collection day (once a month)
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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
02Dry Battery is classified as Non-burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Insulate both terminals with tape
- Put them in a designated Non-burnable Garbage bag (blue lettering)
- Put them out at the garbage collection point by 8 a.m. on your district's non-burnable garbage collection day (once a month)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Dry-cell batteries cannot be put out in the small-appliance recycling collection (collection boxes or mobile collection)
- When putting out appliances for the small-appliance collection, remove the batteries beforehand
- If designated garbage bags cannot be bought, as a temporary measure you may also use a colorless clear or semi-transparent bag whose contents can be seen (15 liters or larger). Colored bags, even if clear or semi-transparent, and black or other bags whose contents cannot be seen cannot be used (from May 19, 2026 until further notice)
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
03Oirase Town Contact
Contact
Muni.
Oirase Town
Aomori
Dept.
Resident Division Environmental Health Section
📞 0178-56-4214 / Weekdays 8:15-17:00
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Non-burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
town.oirase.aomori.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Oirase Town, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.