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Small Appliances & Dry-cell Batteries Updated 2026-09-24 Osaki City

Computer/PC / Osaki City

TL;DR

Computer/PC is classified as "Small Appliances & Dry-cell Batteries" in Osaki City.

How to dispose 4 STEPS
  1. 1 Put it out as 'Small Appliances & Dry-cell Batteries' at the collection point or recycling station set by your district (both desktops and laptops are accepted)
  2. 2 Check the collection day in your area's 'How to sort and put out garbage' guide
  3. 3 Laptops and other items under 40 cm wide and 20 cm tall can also go in small-appliance collection boxes, such as the one at the City Hall main building entrance
  4. 4 You can also use the manufacturer's take-back (PC recycling); if no manufacturer collects it, contact the PC 3R Promotion Association
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Small Appliances & Dry-cell Batteries
Pickup Day Check See the steps below and the calendar
Fee Check Depends on where you take it
Booking Check Depends on battery type

Details & How-to

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Computer/PC is classified as Small Appliances & Dry-cell Batteries.

Disposal Steps

  1. Put it out as 'Small Appliances & Dry-cell Batteries' at the collection point or recycling station set by your district (both desktops and laptops are accepted)
  2. Check the collection day in your area's 'How to sort and put out garbage' guide
  3. Laptops and other items under 40 cm wide and 20 cm tall can also go in small-appliance collection boxes, such as the one at the City Hall main building entrance
  4. You can also use the manufacturer's take-back (PC recycling); if no manufacturer collects it, contact the PC 3R Promotion Association

Important Notes

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

  • For manufacturer take-back, a recycling fee is charged for PCs without the PC Recycle mark (sold in or before October 2003) or whose maker has gone out of business (PCs with the mark are free)
  • Do not put dry-cell batteries in the small-appliance collection boxes; remove them and put them out on the recyclables collection day

It may still have resale value

Working PCs may have resale value via mail-in buyback. Back up and wipe your data before sending

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Disposal Methods

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    Put out by municipal sorting rules

    Category: Small Appliances & Dry-cell Batteries

    Laptops and other items under 40 cm wide and 20 cm tall can also go in small-appliance collection boxes, such as the on…

    → See the disposal steps
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    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

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Osaki City Contact

Contact
Muni. Osaki City Miyagi
Dept. 環境保全課 📞 0229-23-6074 / 平日8:30-17:15
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Small Appliances & Dry-cell Batteries

Official Sources

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Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Osaki City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEOsaki City LAST REVIEW2026-09-24 PREFMiyagi