Game Console ／ Kawasaki City
TL;DR
Game Console is classified as "Small Metal Items" in Kawasaki City. Fee: Free (300 to 600 yen if put out as Oversized Items, depending on size and category).
- 1 Check that it is under 30cm on the longest side (30cm or longer is Oversized Items)
- 2 If it has a built-in rechargeable battery, put it in a transparent bag, tie the bag firmly, and attach a label such as 「充電池」 (rechargeable battery) (if it has no rechargeable battery, put it out as it is without a bag)
- 3 Put it out at the resources collection point by 8 AM on the Small Metal Items collection day (twice a month)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Small Metal Items
Pickup Day
Check
See municipal calendar
Fee
Free (300 to 600 yen if put out as Oversized Items, depending on size and category)
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Game Console is classified as Small Metal Items.
Disposal Steps
- Check that it is under 30cm on the longest side (30cm or longer is Oversized Items)
- If it has a built-in rechargeable battery, put it in a transparent bag, tie the bag firmly, and attach a label such as 「充電池」 (rechargeable battery) (if it has no rechargeable battery, put it out as it is without a bag)
- Put it out at the resources collection point by 8 AM on the Small Metal Items collection day (twice a month)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Items over 30cm are classified as oversized garbage
- If the built-in rechargeable battery is damaged, deformed or swollen, put the item in a separate transparent bag from other batteries, with a label such as 「充電池膨張」 (swollen battery)
- Items under 30cm on the longest side that fit into the 30cm x 15cm slot can also go into the city's small appliance collection boxes
Disposal Methods
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Follow your municipality's rules
Category: Small Metal Items / Fee: Free (300 to 600 yen if put out as Over…
Put it out at the resources collection point by 8 AM on the Small Metal Items collection day (twice a month)
→ See the disposal steps -
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Buyback / Recycle shop
Can get cash if in good condition. Especially for brand items
→ Local recycle shops (20) -
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Junk removal service
For bulk disposal. Same-day service available
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03Kawasaki City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Kawasaki City
Kanagawa
Dept.
Environmental Bureau, Living Environment Department, Waste Reduction Promotion Division
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Small Metal Items
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.