What category is Game Console in Maizuru City?

In Maizuru City, Game Console is disposed of as "Landfill Waste / Hazardous Waste".

What are the disposal steps for Game Console?

Check whether the battery can be removed from the console. If removable: take the battery out, put the console in landfill waste (designated bag) and the battery in hazardous waste. If not removable: put the whole console in the hazardous-waste container at the collection point. With the battery removed, the console can also go into one of the 9 small-appliance collection boxes in the city (slot 15 cm x 30 cm)

Landfill Waste / Hazardous Waste Updated 2026-09-24 Maizuru City

Game Console ／ Maizuru City

Q: Where can I ask questions about disposing of Game Console?

Contact Citizen and Environment Department, Environmental Affairs Division (Tel: 0773-66-1005).

TL;DR

Game Console is classified as "Landfill Waste / Hazardous Waste" in Maizuru City.

How to dispose 4 STEPS

1 Check whether the battery can be removed from the console
2 If removable: take the battery out, put the console in landfill waste (designated bag) and the battery in hazardous waste
3 If not removable: put the whole console in the hazardous-waste container at the collection point
4 With the battery removed, the console can also go into one of the 9 small-appliance collection boxes in the city (slot 15 cm x 30 cm)

Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Landfill Waste / Hazardous Waste

Pickup Day Check See the steps below and the calendar

Fee Free / bring-in Depends on method

Booking Special pickup Designated point

Details & How-to

Game Console is classified as Landfill Waste / Hazardous Waste.

Disposal Steps

Check whether the battery can be removed from the console
If removable: take the battery out, put the console in landfill waste (designated bag) and the battery in hazardous waste
If not removable: put the whole console in the hazardous-waste container at the collection point
With the battery removed, the console can also go into one of the 9 small-appliance collection boxes in the city (slot 15 cm x 30 cm)

Important Notes

Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Do not put a console with a non-removable battery in landfill waste (it can catch fire in collection trucks or at the Recycling Plaza)
Always remove the batteries and delete your data before using the collection box (items cannot be taken back out once inserted)
If it does not fit the box slot, put it out on a non-burnable collection day (under 50 cm only) or take it to the Recycling Plaza yourself

It may still have resale value

Items in good condition may have resale value

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Disposal Methods

1
Put out by municipal sorting rules
Category: Landfill Waste / Hazardous Waste
If removable: take the battery out, put the console in landfill waste (designated bag) and the battery in hazardous was…
→ See the disposal steps
2
Buyback / Recycle shop
Can get cash if in good condition. Especially for brand items
3
Junk removal service
For bulk disposal. Same-day service available

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Official Info & Contact

Maizuru City Contact

Contact

Muni. Maizuru City Kyoto

Dept. Citizen and Environment Department, Environmental Affairs Division 📞 0773-66-1005 / Weekdays 8:30-17:15

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Category Landfill Waste / Hazardous Waste

Official Sources

Primary Source

Official Website city.maizuru.kyoto.jp Visit

Last verified: 2026-09-24

Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Maizuru City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.

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