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Hazardous Waste Updated 2026-02-24 Meguro City

Dry Battery / Meguro City

TL;DR

Dry Battery is classified as "Hazardous Waste" in Meguro City. Fee: Free.

How to dispose 3 STEPS Free
  1. 1 Put used dry batteries in a transparent or translucent bag
  2. 2 Label it as 'Batteries' or 'Hazardous'
  3. 3 Take it out on non-burnable garbage collection day (twice a month)
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Hazardous Waste
Pickup Day Check See the steps below and the calendar
Fee Free
Booking Special pickup Designated point

Details & How-to

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Dry Battery is classified as Hazardous Waste.

Disposal Steps

  1. Put used dry batteries in a transparent or translucent bag
  2. Label it as 'Batteries' or 'Hazardous'
  3. Take it out on non-burnable garbage collection day (twice a month)

Important Notes

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

  • Insulate metal parts with tape

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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Meguro City Contact

Contact
Muni. Meguro City Tokyo
Dept. Waste and Recycling Division 📞 03-5722-9572 / Weekdays 8:30-17:00
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Hazardous Waste

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Meguro City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEMeguro City LAST REVIEW2026-02-24 PREFTokyo