Dry Battery ／ Fukushima City
TL;DR
Dry Battery is classified as "Recyclables (Dry Batteries)" in Fukushima City.
- 1 Insulate it with vinyl tape or similar
- 2 Put only dry batteries in one clear or semi-transparent (contents visible) bag of 45 L or less
- 3 Put it out at your district's designated collection point by 8:30 a.m. on recyclables (all-recyclables) day, held twice a month
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Recyclables (Dry Batteries)
Pickup Day
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See the steps below and the calendarSee the steps above and the calendar
Fee
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Depends on where you take it
Booking
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Depends on battery type
Details & How-to
02Dry Battery is classified as Recyclables (Dry Batteries).
Disposal Steps
- Insulate it with vinyl tape or similar
- Put only dry batteries in one clear or semi-transparent (contents visible) bag of 45 L or less
- Put it out at your district's designated collection point by 8:30 a.m. on recyclables (all-recyclables) day, held twice a month
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- This covers single-use batteries that cannot be recharged (cylindrical, square, button and coin types, etc.)
- Rechargeable batteries (such as mobile batteries) are not collected at collection points. Put them in the small appliance collection boxes installed in the city
- The disposal method changed in March 2025 (Reiwa 7)
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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Recyclables (Dry Batteries)
Official Sources
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Fukushima City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.