Rechargeable Battery ／ Yamato Village
TL;DR
Rechargeable Battery is classified as "Hazardous Waste" in Yamato Village.
- 1 If the battery can be removed (digital cameras, handheld game consoles, etc.), put out only the battery
- 2 If the battery cannot be removed (shavers, smartphones, etc.), put out the whole device as it is
- 3 Put it in a clear bag
- 4 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)
- 5 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
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Fee
Free / bring-in
Depends on method
Booking
Special pickup
Designated point
Details & How-to
02Rechargeable Battery is classified as Hazardous Waste.
Disposal Steps
- If the battery can be removed (digital cameras, handheld game consoles, etc.), put out only the battery
- If the battery cannot be removed (shavers, smartphones, etc.), put out the whole device as it is
- Put it in a clear bag
- 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)
- 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.
- Do not put it out as Non-burnable Garbage (it may catch fire inside the garbage truck)
- After removing the battery, put the small appliance out as Non-burnable Garbage
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
03Yamato 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
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Category
Hazardous Waste
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Last verified: 2026-03-23
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.