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Hazardous Waste / Dangerous and Hazardous Items Updated 2026-09-27 Kashiwa City

Button Battery / Kashiwa City

TL;DR

Button Battery is classified as "Hazardous Waste / Dangerous and Hazardous Items" in Kashiwa City.

How to dispose 3 STEPS
  1. 1 Put each type of item in a separate see-through bag and tie it closed
  2. 2 Put it out on the Hazardous Waste collection day (the same day as recyclables, twice a month) (Kashiwa area)
  3. 3 Put it out at the designated place by 8:30 AM on collection day (Kashiwa area)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Hazardous Waste / Dangerous and Hazardous Items
Pickup Day Depends on type See the steps below and the official site
Fee Check See the city's fee table
Booking Depends on type See the steps below and the official site

Details & How-to

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Button Battery is classified as Hazardous Waste / Dangerous and Hazardous Items.

Disposal Steps

  1. Put each type of item in a separate see-through bag and tie it closed
  2. Put it out on the Hazardous Waste collection day (the same day as recyclables, twice a month) (Kashiwa area)
  3. Put it out at the designated place by 8:30 AM on collection day (Kashiwa area)

Important Notes

Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

  • Do not mix Hazardous Waste with recyclables
  • Do not put batteries (including rechargeable batteries) in the small home appliance collection boxes; take them out of the device and put them out as Hazardous Waste
  • In the Shonan area the category is "Dangerous and Hazardous Items" (once a month, by 8 AM on collection day). Separate batteries and put only them in a bag. Rechargeable and button-type batteries should go to battery recycling cooperating stores

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

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Kashiwa City Contact

Contact
Muni. Kashiwa City Chiba
Dept. Environmental Services Division 📞 04-7167-1139 / Weekdays 8:30-17:15
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Hazardous Waste / Dangerous and Hazardous Items

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Kashiwa City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEKashiwa City LAST REVIEW2026-09-27 PREFChiba