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Small Metal Items Updated 2026-10-02 Kawasaki City

Tablet / Kawasaki City

TL;DR

Tablet is classified as "Small Metal Items" in Kawasaki City. Fee: Free.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Free
  1. 1 Erase your data and other personal information
  2. 2 If it has a PC Recycle mark, dispose of it through PC recycling (collection by the manufacturer, etc.)
  3. 3 If it has no PC Recycle mark, 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

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Tablet is classified as Small Metal Items.

Disposal Steps

  1. Erase your data and other personal information
  2. If it has a PC Recycle mark, dispose of it through PC recycling (collection by the manufacturer, etc.)
  3. If it has no PC Recycle mark, 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)
  • 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

It may still have resale value

Items in good condition may have resale value

Free appraisal

Disposal Methods

  • 1
    Follow your municipality's rules

    Category: Small Metal Items / Fee: Free

    If it has a PC Recycle mark, dispose of it through PC recycling (collection by the manufacturer, etc.)

    → See the disposal steps
  • 2
    Buyback / Recycle shop

    Can get cash if in good condition. Especially for brand items

    → Local recycle shops (20)
  • 3
    Junk removal service

    For bulk disposal. Same-day service available

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Official Info & Contact

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Kawasaki 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
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.
SOURCEKawasaki City LAST REVIEW2026-10-02 PREFKanagawa