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Toxic Waste Updated 2026-09-24 Kunitachi City

Button Battery / Kunitachi City

TL;DR

Button Battery is classified as "Toxic Waste" in Kunitachi City. Fee: Free.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Free
  1. 1 Sort by type and put them in a clear or semi-transparent bag
  2. 2 Write 「有害」 (toxic) on the bag
  3. 3 Put it out at the designated spot by 8:30 a.m. on the collection day (once every 2 weeks)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Toxic Waste
Pickup Day Check See municipal calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Button Battery is classified as Toxic Waste.

Disposal Steps

  1. Sort by type and put them in a clear or semi-transparent bag
  2. Write 「有害」 (toxic) on the bag
  3. Put it out at the designated spot by 8:30 a.m. on the collection day (once every 2 weeks)

Important Notes

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

  • Some batteries contain mercury; do not put them in Non-burnable Garbage, put them out as Toxic Waste

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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Kunitachi City Contact

Contact
Muni. Kunitachi City Tokyo
Dept. Citizen Services Division 📞 042-576-2111
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Toxic Waste

Official Sources

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