Dry Battery ／ Wakamatsu Ward
TL;DR
Dry Battery is classified as "Drop-off Collection / Household Garbage" in Wakamatsu Ward.
- 1 Insulate the terminals, for example by covering them with vinyl tape (always insulate them, even when putting them out as household garbage)
- 2 Take them to a "rechargeable battery collection box" (pail can) at a ward office or citizens' center, or to a "battery collection box" at an electronics store, home center, etc.
- 3 To put them out as household garbage, put them in a designated bag and take it to your household garbage station by 8:30 a.m. on collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Drop-off Collection / Household Garbage
Pickup Day
Check
See municipal calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Dry Battery is classified as Drop-off Collection / Household Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Insulate the terminals, for example by covering them with vinyl tape (always insulate them, even when putting them out as household garbage)
- Take them to a "rechargeable battery collection box" (pail can) at a ward office or citizens' center, or to a "battery collection box" at an electronics store, home center, etc.
- To put them out as household garbage, put them in a designated bag and take it to your household garbage station by 8:30 a.m. on collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Do not put the plastic bag you used to carry them into the collection box; take it home
- Button batteries and rechargeable batteries go to a collection box (only dry-cell batteries can be put out as household garbage)
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
03Wakamatsu Ward Contact
Contact
Muni.
Wakamatsu Ward
Fukuoka Prefecture
Dept.
Environment Bureau, Recycling-Oriented Society Promotion Department, Operations Division
📞 093-582-2180
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Drop-off Collection / Household Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.kitakyushu.lg.jp
Visit
Last verified: 2026-10-04
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Wakamatsu Ward, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.