Smartphone ／ Kasukabe City
TL;DR
Smartphone is classified as "Hazardous Waste" in Kasukabe City.
- 1 Use up the battery charge as much as possible
- 2 If the battery cannot be removed, put the phone as it is into the red container on the hazardous/dangerous waste collection day, without putting it in a clear plastic bag
- 3 If the battery can be removed, take it out, cover its terminals with vinyl tape or similar, put it in a clear plastic bag and place it in the red container on the hazardous/dangerous waste collection day
- 4 You can also use the mobile phone/smartphone collection boxes at Kasukabe City Hall and other facilities (phone body only; adapters and other accessories are not accepted)
- 5 You can also use the collection run by the Mobile Recycle Network (MRN), made up of telecom carriers and others (check the MRN website for collection stores)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
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
02Smartphone is classified as Hazardous Waste.
Disposal Steps
- Use up the battery charge as much as possible
- If the battery cannot be removed, put the phone as it is into the red container on the hazardous/dangerous waste collection day, without putting it in a clear plastic bag
- If the battery can be removed, take it out, cover its terminals with vinyl tape or similar, put it in a clear plastic bag and place it in the red container on the hazardous/dangerous waste collection day
- You can also use the mobile phone/smartphone collection boxes at Kasukabe City Hall and other facilities (phone body only; adapters and other accessories are not accepted)
- You can also use the collection run by the Mobile Recycle Network (MRN), made up of telecom carriers and others (check the MRN website for collection stores)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Do not forcibly disassemble it
- Put swollen or deformed lithium-ion batteries in a separate clear bag and place them in the red container
- Take any product that is giving off heat to the Recycling and Sanitation Division, 3rd floor of the Kasukabe City Hall Second Building
- If you use a collection box, erase your personal data first
- Put cords out as non-burnable garbage
- To prevent fires, avoid putting it out on rainy days where possible
- It cannot be brought directly to the Kasukabe Clean Center or the recyclables sorting center
Disposal Methods
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1
Put out by municipal sorting rules
Category: Hazardous Waste
Use up the battery charge as much as possible
→ See the disposal steps -
2
Buyback / Recycle shop
Can get cash if in good condition. Especially for brand items
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3
Junk removal service
For bulk disposal. Same-day service available
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03Kasukabe City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Kasukabe City
Saitama
Dept.
Environmental Division, Kasukabe City Hall
📞 048-736-1111 / Weekdays 8:30-17:15
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Hazardous Waste
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.kasukabe.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Kasukabe City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.