What category is Button Battery in Kita Ward?

In Kita Ward, Button Battery is disposed of as "Not Collected / Household Waste".

What are the disposal steps for Button Battery?

Take them to a collection box (button battery collection can) installed at a retailer, etc.. Lithium coin batteries (model numbers CR and BR) should be insulated with cellophane tape or the like and put out as household waste

Where can I ask questions about disposing of Button Battery?

Contact Sanitation Division (Tel: 06-6323-3511).

Not Collected / Household Waste Updated 2026-10-04 Kita Ward

Button Battery ／ Kita Ward

TL;DR

Button Battery is classified as "Not Collected / Household Waste" in Kita Ward.

How to dispose 2 STEPS Not collected

1 Take them to a collection box (button battery collection can) installed at a retailer, etc.
2 Lithium coin batteries (model numbers CR and BR) should be insulated with cellophane tape or the like and put out as household waste

Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Not Collected / Household Waste

Pickup Day Depends on type See the steps below and the official site

Fee Check See the city's fee table

Booking Depends on type See the steps below and the official site

Details & How-to

Button Battery is classified as Not Collected / Household Waste.

Disposal Steps

Take them to a collection box (button battery collection can) installed at a retailer, etc.
Lithium coin batteries (model numbers CR and BR) should be insulated with cellophane tape or the like and put out as household waste

Important Notes

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

Osaka City does not collect button batteries (the Battery Association of Japan collects them)
Lithium coin batteries (CR and BR) cannot be put into button battery collection cans
For button batteries not covered by the Battery Association of Japan's collection, contact the manufacturer or retailer

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

Kita Ward Contact

Contact

Muni. Kita Ward 大阪府

Dept. Sanitation Division 📞 06-6323-3511

Official Official website Check for latest info

Category Not Collected / Household Waste

Official Sources

Primary Source

Official Website city.osaka.lg.jp Visit

Last verified: 2026-10-04

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

SOURCEKita Ward LAST REVIEW2026-10-04 PREFOsaka