Smartphone ／ Kawasaki City
TL;DR
Smartphone is classified as "Small Metal Items" in Kawasaki City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Erase your data and other personal information
- 2 Use the collection at mobile phone shops, or the city's small appliance collection boxes (items under 30cm on the longest side that fit into the 30cm x 15cm slot)
- 3 To put it out for city collection, put it in a transparent bag, tie the bag firmly, attach a label such as 「充電池」 (rechargeable battery), and 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
02Smartphone is classified as Small Metal Items.
Disposal Steps
- Erase your data and other personal information
- Use the collection at mobile phone shops, or the city's small appliance collection boxes (items under 30cm on the longest side that fit into the 30cm x 15cm slot)
- To put it out for city collection, put it in a transparent bag, tie the bag firmly, attach a label such as 「充電池」 (rechargeable battery), and 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.
- If the battery cannot be removed from the device, do not force it out; put the device out as it is (trying to remove it may cause smoke or fire)
- 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)
Disposal Methods
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Follow your municipality's rules
Category: Small Metal Items / Fee: Free
Use the collection at mobile phone shops, or the city's small appliance collection boxes (items under 30cm on the longe…
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Buyback / Recycle shop
Can get cash if in good condition. Especially for brand items
→ Local recycle shops (20) -
3
Junk removal service
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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.