- 1 Apply at your city's bulky waste reception (phone or online)
- 2 Purchase a disposal fee sticker
- 3 Fill in the sticker and attach it to the item
- 4 Put it out at the designated place on the appointed morning
* Steps and fees vary by municipality — check your city's page.
What Type of Garbage is Blender / Juicer?
The classification of Blender / Juicer varies by municipality. Generally, it falls into one of the following categories:
* Please check the municipality links below for exact classification.
Disposal Methods for Blender / Juicer
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 Blender / Juicer.
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
- Detach the jar and blades, and wash off food residue
- Wrap the blades in newspaper or cardboard, label “キケン” → non-burnable garbage
- Body under the size threshold → non-burnable garbage; over it → book oversized collection (fee varies by municipality)
- Glass jar → non-burnable; plastic jar → follow your city’s plastic/non-burnable rule
Cordless blenders contain lithium-ion batteries — remove them for JBRC store recycling, or follow your municipality’s instructions if they don’t detach.
Alternatives to throwing away
- Resale: working high-end blenders (e.g., premium brands) hold value on the used market
- Store take-back: some electronics retailers collect small appliances (a fee may apply)
- Reuse boards: working units are easy to give away locally
FAQ
What type of garbage is Blender / Juicer?
Can I dispose of Blender / Juicer 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.
