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Small Home Appliances Updated 2026-09-25 Nishitokyo City

Tablet / Nishitokyo City

TL;DR

Tablet is classified as "Small Home Appliances" in Nishitokyo City.

How to dispose 3 STEPS
  1. 1 If the battery is built into the device and cannot be easily removed, do not force it apart
  2. 2 Put it out as-is on the "Small Home Appliances" collection day for your area
  3. 3 Place it at an easy-to-collect spot on your premises by 8:30 a.m. on collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts

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

Details & How-to

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Tablet is classified as Small Home Appliances.

Disposal Steps

  1. If the battery is built into the device and cannot be easily removed, do not force it apart
  2. Put it out as-is on the "Small Home Appliances" collection day for your area
  3. Place it at an easy-to-collect spot on your premises by 8:30 a.m. on collection day

Important Notes

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

  • If the battery is swollen it may catch fire, so it cannot be put out on Small Home Appliances day. Bring it directly to the Resource Circulation Promotion Division on the 2nd floor of Eco Plaza Nishitokyo
  • A computer (PC) itself cannot be put out as Small Home Appliances (contact the PC 3R Promotion Association or Renet Japan). If you are not sure whether your device counts as a PC, check with the city's Resource Circulation Promotion Division
  • If the battery can be easily removed, take the removed rechargeable battery to a JBRC collection box or to the city's small rechargeable battery collection corner (outside the night entrance on the 1st floor of the Tanashi Government Building, or the 2nd floor of Eco Plaza Nishitokyo)
  • Nishitokyo City has no collection boxes for small home appliances

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Disposal Methods

  • 1
    Municipal small appliance collection

    Category: Small Home Appliances

    Put it out as-is on the "Small Home Appliances" collection day for your area

    → See the disposal steps
  • 2
    Buyback / Recycle shop

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

  • 3
    Junk removal service

    For bulk disposal. Same-day service available

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Official Info & Contact

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Nishitokyo City Contact

Contact
Muni. Nishitokyo City Tokyo
Dept. Resource Recycling Promotion Division
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Small Home Appliances

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Nishitokyo City, 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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