Button Battery ／ Kawasaki City
TL;DR
Button Battery is classified as "Recyclables" in Kawasaki City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Insulate it with cellophane tape or similar
- 2 Put button batteries into the button battery collection cans at electrical shops, watch shops and similar stores (retailers and partner stores)
- 3 Batteries that do not fit into the can's slot, and lithium coin batteries (types CR and BR), go in a transparent bag at the resources collection point by 8 AM on the Used Dry Cell Batteries collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Recyclables
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Button Battery is classified as Recyclables.
Disposal Steps
- Insulate it with cellophane tape or similar
- Put button batteries into the button battery collection cans at electrical shops, watch shops and similar stores (retailers and partner stores)
- Batteries that do not fit into the can's slot, and lithium coin batteries (types CR and BR), go in a transparent bag at the resources collection point by 8 AM on the Used Dry Cell Batteries collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Rechargeable batteries (lithium-ion etc.) go out on the Small Metal Items collection day (since November 2025)
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
03Kawasaki City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Kawasaki City
Kanagawa
Dept.
Environmental Bureau, Living Environment Department, Waste Reduction Promotion Division
Official
Official website
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Category
Recyclables
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.kawasaki.jp
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Last verified: 2026-10-02
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Kawasaki City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.