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Not Collected Updated 2026-09-24 Itabashi City

Button Battery / Itabashi City

TL;DR

Button Battery is classified as "Not Collected" in Itabashi City.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Not collected
  1. 1 Check the model number (SR, PR or LR): silver oxide, zinc-air or alkaline button batteries
  2. 2 Use up the battery, then insulate the metal terminals with tape
  3. 3 Take it to a cooperating store that has a button battery collection can
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Not Collected
Pickup Day Not collected Shops / drop-off points (see steps below)
Fee Check Depends on where you take it
Booking Not collected See the steps below

Details & How-to

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Button Battery is classified as Not Collected.

Disposal Steps

  1. Check the model number (SR, PR or LR): silver oxide, zinc-air or alkaline button batteries
  2. Use up the battery, then insulate the metal terminals with tape
  3. Take it to a cooperating store that has a button battery collection can

Important Notes

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

  • The ward does not collect these (they are not accepted as non-burnable garbage either)
  • Coin-type lithium batteries with model numbers CR or BR go out as non-burnable garbage, with the + and - terminals insulated with tape
  • Check collection locations on the Button Battery Recycling Promotion Center website

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

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Itabashi City Contact

Contact
Muni. Itabashi City Tokyo
Dept. Resource Circulation Promotion Division 📞 03-3579-2218 / Weekdays 8:30-17:00
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Not Collected

Official Sources

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