Dry Battery ／ Sakai City
TL;DR
Dry Battery is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage / Drop-off Collection" in Sakai City. Fee: Free.
- 1 Apply to the Sakai City Household Waste Reception Center by phone or online as non-burnable small items (collection is the week after you apply)
- 2 Put them in a colorless transparent or white semi-transparent bag of 45L or less (up to 3 bags per application)
- 3 Attach a paper showing the collection date and reception number, and put it out by 9:00 AM on the collection day
- 4 Take dry batteries that contain mercury to a collection box or a cooperating store (dry batteries made around 1990 or earlier may contain mercury)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Non-burnable Garbage / Drop-off Collection
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Dry Battery is classified as Non-burnable Garbage / Drop-off Collection.
Disposal Steps
- Apply to the Sakai City Household Waste Reception Center by phone or online as non-burnable small items (collection is the week after you apply)
- Put them in a colorless transparent or white semi-transparent bag of 45L or less (up to 3 bags per application)
- Attach a paper showing the collection date and reception number, and put it out by 9:00 AM on the collection day
- Take dry batteries that contain mercury to a collection box or a cooperating store (dry batteries made around 1990 or earlier may contain mercury)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Only dry batteries that do not contain mercury can be put out as non-burnable small items (batteries marked "mercury zero" are collected as non-burnable small items)
- Dry batteries that contain mercury cannot be put out as household garbage or non-burnable small items, and cannot be taken to the incineration plant
- Rechargeable batteries are handled as small rechargeable batteries; apply by phone to the Household Waste Reception Center (online applications are not accepted)
- At collection points, some stores may ask you to insulate the batteries
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
03Sakai City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Sakai City
Osaka
Dept.
Environmental Business Management Division
📞 072-228-7429 / Weekdays 9:00-17:30
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Non-burnable Garbage / Drop-off Collection
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.sakai.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
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