- 1 Sort and prepare it per your city's rules
- 2 Check the collection day on the calendar
- 3 Put it out at the collection point on the morning of the day
* Steps and fees vary by municipality — check your city's page.
What Type of Garbage is Keyboard (PC)?
The classification of Keyboard (PC) varies by municipality. Generally, it falls into one of the following categories:
* Please check the municipality links below for exact classification.
Disposal Methods for Keyboard (PC)
Municipal Garbage Collection
Put it out on the designated collection day following local rules. Oversized items require advance booking.
Use a Junk Removal Service
They come to your home, making it easy to dispose of heavy or large items. Efficient when disposing of multiple items.
Important Notes Before Disposal
- Always remove batteries. Built-in batteries can cause fires when compressed in garbage trucks.
- Bundle the cord with the device. No need to dispose of cords separately.
- Free disposal if it fits in small electronics collection boxes. Located at public facilities like city halls and libraries (slot: approx. 30cm×15cm).
Detailed Rules by City
Select your city to see exact classification, collection schedule, and fees for Keyboard (PC).
City-specific data for this item is being prepared. Please refer to the general guidance above and check your municipality's official information.
Detailed Guide
Steps
- For wireless models, remove the dry-cell batteries (battery collection) — models with built-in rechargeable batteries go whole to small-appliance collection
- Wrap or tie the cable around the keyboard
- Put it out as non-burnable garbage, or drop it in a small-appliance collection box at city hall or a supermarket
- If you are also disposing of a PC, include the keyboard in the maker’s or a certified courier-recycling operator’s collection box
Notes
- Do not assume it is oversized garbage — standard keyboards are small appliances; size limits vary by city
- Lithium-ion batteries left inside can cause fires in garbage trucks — use the proper route
- Keyboards store no personal data, but remember to remove the USB wireless receiver from your PC
Alternatives to throwing away
- PC-parts buyers and flea-market apps: mechanical and premium keyboards resell well
- Certified courier recycling for small appliances, ideally together with an old PC
- Electronics retailers: some offer in-store small-appliance take-back (conditions vary)
FAQ
What type of garbage is Keyboard (PC)?
Can I dispose of Keyboard (PC) for free?
Do I need to remove the batteries?
Where are small electronics collection boxes?
🏛️ Municipal Collection Boxes (Free)
- City/ward offices and branches
- Community centers and libraries
- Some supermarkets and shopping malls
- Recycling centers
*Items must fit through the slot (approx. 30cm×15cm)
⚠️ Can electronics stores collect for free?
⚠️ Note: Electronics store collection services are NOT the same as municipal collection boxes!
🏪 Electronics Store Collection
- Many stores offer free collection only when buying a replacement
- Without a purchase, there's usually a fee (several hundred yen~)
- Policies vary by store
🏛️ Municipal Small Electronics Boxes
- Always free to use
- No purchase required
- Located at city offices, libraries, etc.
💡 Tip: If you want to dispose for free, look for municipal collection boxes.
