Smartphone ／ Matsuyama City
TL;DR
Smartphone is classified as "Oversized Items / Small Appliance Collection Box" in Matsuyama City. Fee: Free (door-to-door oversized item collection).
- 1 Whenever possible, ask a retailer or similar to take it back
- 2 To use a collection box, be sure to erase personal information, and put it in a small appliance collection box at a city facility during its opening hours if it fits in the slot (about 30 cm wide x 15 cm high) (remove the battery; if it cannot be removed, you may put it in as is)
- 3 To put it out as an oversized item, remove the battery if it can be removed (do not disassemble or break the unit to remove it; if it cannot be removed, put it out as is), and in the Matsuyama/Hojo area apply for door-to-door collection by postcard, online, or via the official Matsuyama City LINE account
- 4 Attach the oversized item sticker you receive and put the item out at the place specified in your application by 8:00 AM on the collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Oversized Items / Small Appliance Collection Box
Pickup Day
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Fee
Free (door-to-door oversized item collection)
Booking
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Details & How-to
02Smartphone is classified as Oversized Items / Small Appliance Collection Box.
Disposal Steps
- Whenever possible, ask a retailer or similar to take it back
- To use a collection box, be sure to erase personal information, and put it in a small appliance collection box at a city facility during its opening hours if it fits in the slot (about 30 cm wide x 15 cm high) (remove the battery; if it cannot be removed, you may put it in as is)
- To put it out as an oversized item, remove the battery if it can be removed (do not disassemble or break the unit to remove it; if it cannot be removed, put it out as is), and in the Matsuyama/Hojo area apply for door-to-door collection by postcard, online, or via the official Matsuyama City LINE account
- Attach the oversized item sticker you receive and put the item out at the place specified in your application by 8:00 AM on the collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Consult a retailer about collection of mobile phone and smartphone batteries
- Never put batteries, dry cells or other ignitable items in a small oversized item bag
- The collection box accepts only items used in households. Items that do not fit in the slot must be put out as oversized items. Items put in the box cannot be returned
Disposal Methods
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Municipal oversized garbage collection
Category: Oversized Items / Small Appliance Colle… / Fee: Free (door-to-door oversized item colle…
Whenever possible, ask a retailer or similar to take it back
→ See the disposal steps -
2
Buyback / Recycle shop
Can get cash if in good condition. Especially for brand items
→ Local recycle shops (14) -
3
Junk removal service
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03Matsuyama City Contact
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Category
Oversized Items / Small Appliance Collection Box
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
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