Rechargeable Battery ／ Kawasaki City
TL;DR
Rechargeable Battery is classified as "Small Metal Items" in Kawasaki City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Insulate the terminals by covering them with transparent tape
- 2 Put it in a transparent bag, tie the bag firmly, and attach a label such as 「充電池」 (rechargeable battery) or 「リチウム」 (lithium)
- 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
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Rechargeable Battery is classified as Small Metal Items.
Disposal Steps
- Insulate the terminals by covering them with transparent tape
- Put it in a transparent bag, tie the bag firmly, and attach a label such as 「充電池」 (rechargeable battery) or 「リチウム」 (lithium)
- 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.
- Put swollen or deformed rechargeable batteries in a separate transparent bag from other batteries, with a label such as 「リチウム膨張」 (swollen lithium battery) or 「リチウム変形」 (deformed lithium battery)
- Items 30cm or longer on the longest side are Oversized Items (apply to the Oversized Garbage Reception Center; a fee is required)
- Removed rechargeable batteries and mobile batteries can also be taken to JBRC partner stores or your area's Living Environment Office (JBRC partner stores do not accept batteries of unknown make, without a recycling mark, or damaged or swollen)
- Dry cell batteries and lithium coin batteries (types CR and BR) still go out as Used Dry Cell Batteries
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
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.