Button Battery ／ Wakamatsu Ward
TL;DR
Button Battery is classified as "Drop-off Collection" in Wakamatsu Ward.
- 1 Insulate the terminals, for example by covering them with vinyl tape
- 2 Put them in a "rechargeable battery collection box" (pail can) at a ward office or citizens' center (all button batteries are accepted)
- 3 Or put them in a "button battery collection can" (set up by the Battery Association of Japan) at an electronics store, etc.
01
Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Drop-off Collection
Pickup Day
Check
See municipal calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Button Battery is classified as Drop-off Collection.
Disposal Steps
- Insulate the terminals, for example by covering them with vinyl tape
- Put them in a "rechargeable battery collection box" (pail can) at a ward office or citizens' center (all button batteries are accepted)
- Or put them in a "button battery collection can" (set up by the Battery Association of Japan) at an electronics store, etc.
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Lithium coin batteries (type codes CR and BR) cannot go in the "button battery collection can" (they can go in the rechargeable battery collection box)
- The rechargeable battery collection box also accepts dry-cell batteries, rechargeable batteries and tobacco products (electronic and heated)
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
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.kitakyushu.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-08-25
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.