Dry Battery ／ Yokohama City
TL;DR
Dry Battery is classified as "Batteries" in Yokohama City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Use it up as far as possible and insulate the terminals with tape or similar
- 2 Put only items in the Batteries category together in one bag (do not mix with other garbage)
- 3 Put it out on a Burnable Garbage collection day (twice a week)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Batteries
Pickup Day
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See the steps below and the calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
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Depends on battery type
Details & How-to
02Dry Battery is classified as Batteries.
Disposal Steps
- Use it up as far as possible and insulate the terminals with tape or similar
- Put only items in the Batteries category together in one bag (do not mix with other garbage)
- Put it out on a Burnable Garbage collection day (twice a week)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Coin batteries, button batteries and rechargeable batteries (mobile batteries etc.) can go in the same Batteries bag
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
03Yokohama City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Yokohama City
Kanagawa
Dept.
Resource Recycling Bureau Operations Division
📞 045-671-3819 / Weekdays 8:45-17:15
Official
Official website
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Category
Batteries
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.yokohama.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-10-02
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Yokohama City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.