What category is Smartphone in Maebashi City?

In Maebashi City, Smartphone is disposed of as "Dangerous and Hazardous Waste / Used Small Appliances".

What are the disposal steps for Smartphone?

Take it to a retailer or recycle it as a small appliance (e.g., in a used small appliance collection box) wherever possible. Erase any personal data before handing it in for recycling. If store collection is difficult and no side exceeds 30 cm, put it in the yellow container by 8 a.m. on resources day (bottle day in the Fujimi district)

Dangerous and Hazardous Waste / Used Small Appliances Updated 2026-09-26 Maebashi City

Smartphone ／ Maebashi City

TL;DR

Smartphone is classified as "Dangerous and Hazardous Waste / Used Small Appliances" in Maebashi City.

How to dispose 3 STEPS

1 Take it to a retailer or recycle it as a small appliance (e.g., in a used small appliance collection box) wherever possible
2 Erase any personal data before handing it in for recycling
3 If store collection is difficult and no side exceeds 30 cm, put it in the yellow container by 8 a.m. on resources day (bottle day in the Fujimi district)

Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Dangerous and Hazardous Waste / Used Small Appliances

Pickup Day Depends on type See the steps below and the official siteSee the steps above and the official site

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Details & How-to

Smartphone is classified as Dangerous and Hazardous Waste / Used Small Appliances.

Disposal Steps

Take it to a retailer or recycle it as a small appliance (e.g., in a used small appliance collection box) wherever possible
Erase any personal data before handing it in for recycling
If store collection is difficult and no side exceeds 30 cm, put it in the yellow container by 8 a.m. on resources day (bottle day in the Fujimi district)

Important Notes

Never mix products that use small rechargeable batteries into burnable or non-burnable garbage (they cause fires at incineration plants and in garbage trucks)
Items whose battery is swollen or leaking also go in the yellow container on resources day
When putting it in the yellow container, it cannot be put out on rainy days or on days when rain is forecast

It may still have resale value

Items in good condition may have resale value

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Disposal Methods

1
Follow your municipality's rules
Category: Dangerous and Hazardous Waste / Used Sm…
Take it to a retailer or recycle it as a small appliance (e.g., in a used small appliance collection box) wherever poss…
→ See how to dispose
2
Buyback / Recycle shop
Can get cash if in good condition. Especially for brand items
3
Junk removal service
For bulk disposal. Prices vary by company, so get a quote

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

Official Info & Contact

Maebashi City Contact

Contact

Muni. Maebashi City gunma

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Category Dangerous and Hazardous Waste / Used Small Appliances

Official Sources

Primary Source

Official Website city.maebashi.gunma.jp Visit

Last verified: 2026-09-26

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