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Not Collected / City collection box (CR/BR lithium coin batteries only) Updated 2026-09-24 Takamatsu City

Button Battery / Takamatsu City

TL;DR

Button Battery is classified as "Not Collected / City collection box (CR/BR lithium coin batteries only)" in Takamatsu City.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Not collected
  1. 1 Put button batteries (type codes SR, PR, LR) in the dedicated collection box at a button-battery collection partner store, such as an electronics shop.
  2. 2 Put lithium coin batteries (type codes CR, BR) in the city's collection boxes at City Hall, the general centers, some community centers and other sites.
  3. 3 In both cases, insulate the batteries with vinyl tape or similar before putting them in the box.
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Not Collected / City collection box (CR/BR lithium coin batteries only)
Pickup Day Depends on type See the steps below and the official siteSee the steps above and the official site
Fee Check See the city's fee table
Booking Depends on type See the steps below and the official siteSee the steps above and the official site

Details & How-to

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Button Battery is classified as Not Collected / City collection box (CR/BR lithium coin batteries only).

Disposal Steps

  1. Put button batteries (type codes SR, PR, LR) in the dedicated collection box at a button-battery collection partner store, such as an electronics shop.
  2. Put lithium coin batteries (type codes CR, BR) in the city's collection boxes at City Hall, the general centers, some community centers and other sites.
  3. In both cases, insulate the batteries with vinyl tape or similar before putting them in the box.

Important Notes

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

  • Button batteries are not collected as garbage. Only cylindrical dry-cell batteries can go out as Hazardous Waste (有害ごみ).
  • They can short-circuit, so insulate them with vinyl tape or similar before putting them in a collection box.

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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Takamatsu City Contact

Contact
Muni. Takamatsu City kagawa
Dept. Environmental Division 📞 087-834-0389
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Not Collected / City collection box (CR/BR lithium coin batteries only)

Official Sources

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Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Takamatsu City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCETakamatsu City LAST REVIEW2026-09-24 PREFKagawa