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Hazardous Waste Updated 2026-03-23 Yamato Village

Button Battery / Yamato Village

TL;DR

Button Battery is classified as "Hazardous Waste" in Yamato Village.

How to dispose 4 STEPS
  1. 1 Put cellophane tape over both terminals
  2. 2 Put it in a clear bag
  3. 3 Put it out on the "Other Waste" (その他のごみ) collection day (1st Saturday: 国直, 湯湾釜, 津名久, 思勝, 大和浜 / 2nd Saturday: 大棚, 大金久, 戸円, 名音, 志戸勘, 今里)
  4. 4 Put it at your designated garbage station by 8:30 a.m.
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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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Button Battery is classified as Hazardous Waste.

Disposal Steps

  1. Put cellophane tape over both terminals
  2. Put it in a clear bag
  3. Put it out on the "Other Waste" (その他のごみ) collection day (1st Saturday: 国直, 湯湾釜, 津名久, 思勝, 大和浜 / 2nd Saturday: 大棚, 大金久, 戸円, 名音, 志戸勘, 今里)
  4. Put it at your designated garbage station by 8:30 a.m.

Important Notes

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

  • Always insulate the terminals
  • Do not put it out as Non-burnable Garbage (it may catch fire inside the garbage truck)

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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Yamato Village Contact

Contact
Muni. Yamato Village 鹿児島県
Dept. 住民税務課 📞 0997-57-2111 / 平日8:30-17:15
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Hazardous Waste

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Yamato Village, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEYamato Village LAST REVIEW2026-03-23 PREFKagoshima