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Hazardous Waste Updated 2026-10-04 Atsuma Town

Rechargeable Battery / Atsuma Town

TL;DR

Rechargeable Battery is classified as "Hazardous Waste" in Atsuma Town.

How to dispose 3 STEPS
  1. 1 Be sure to insulate the electrodes by covering them with cellophane tape or the like
  2. 2 Put it in a colorless, transparent bag
  3. 3 Put it out at the garbage station by 8:30 a.m. on the Hazardous Waste collection day (the same day of the week as Non-burnable Garbage)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Hazardous Waste
Pickup Day Check See the steps below and the calendarSee the steps above and the calendar
Fee Free / bring-in Depends on method
Booking Special pickup Designated point

Details & How-to

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Rechargeable Battery is classified as Hazardous Waste.

Disposal Steps

  1. Be sure to insulate the electrodes by covering them with cellophane tape or the like
  2. Put it in a colorless, transparent bag
  3. Put it out at the garbage station by 8:30 a.m. on the Hazardous Waste collection day (the same day of the week as Non-burnable Garbage)

Important Notes

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

  • Products with a built-in rechargeable battery (batteries that cannot be removed from the product) also go out as Hazardous Waste
  • Small sealed lead-acid batteries cannot be put out (ask the place of purchase or a specialist company to dispose of them)
  • Separate Hazardous Waste by type when putting it out

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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Atsuma Town Contact

Contact
Muni. Atsuma Town 北海道
Dept. 住民課 町民生活グループ 📞 0145-26-7871
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Hazardous Waste

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Atsuma Town, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEAtsuma Town LAST REVIEW2026-10-04 PREFHokkaido