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Small Electronics Updated 2026-03-23 Minano Town

Smartphone / Minano Town

TL;DR

Smartphone is classified as "Small Electronics" in Minano Town. Fee: Free.

How to dispose 4 STEPS Free
  1. 1 Delete your personal information (data)
  2. 2 If the battery can be removed, remove it (put the battery out separately in a clear or semi-transparent bag on non-burnable garbage day or cans/bottles day)
  3. 3 Put the phone in a clear or semi-transparent bag and put it out at the non-burnable garbage station by 8 a.m. on non-burnable garbage collection day as "small appliances"
  4. 4 Collection by electronics retailers is also available (ask each store about collection methods and items)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Small Electronics
Pickup Day Collection box etc. Varies by city (see steps below)Varies by city (see steps above)
Fee Free
Booking Check Depends on method

Details & How-to

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Smartphone is classified as Small Electronics.

Disposal Steps

  1. Delete your personal information (data)
  2. If the battery can be removed, remove it (put the battery out separately in a clear or semi-transparent bag on non-burnable garbage day or cans/bottles day)
  3. Put the phone in a clear or semi-transparent bag and put it out at the non-burnable garbage station by 8 a.m. on non-burnable garbage collection day as "small appliances"
  4. Collection by electronics retailers is also available (ask each store about collection methods and items)

Important Notes

  • If the battery is built in and hard to remove, do not force it apart; put it out as it is as small appliances
  • Items once collected or brought to the facility will not be returned

It may still have resale value

Items in good condition may have resale value

Free appraisal

Disposal Methods

  • 1
    Municipal small appliance collection

    Category: Small Electronics / Fee: Free

    Put the phone in a clear or semi-transparent bag and put it out at the non-burnable garbage station by 8 a.m. on non-bu…

    → See how to dispose
  • 2
    Buyback / Recycle shop

    Can get cash if in good condition. Especially for brand items

  • 3
    Junk removal service

    For bulk disposal. Prices vary by company, so get a quote

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

Official Info & Contact

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Minano Town Contact

Contact
Muni. Minano Town Saitama Prefecture
Dept. Environmental & Economic Division 📞 0494-62-1232 / 09:00-17:30
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Category Small Electronics

Official Sources

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Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Minano Town, 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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