Button Battery ／ Shibuya City
TL;DR
Button Battery is classified as "Not Collected / Non-burnable Garbage" in Shibuya City.
- 1 Insulate the battery by putting cellophane tape on the positive and negative terminals
- 2 Put it in a button battery collection can installed at retailers, etc.
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Not Collected / Non-burnable Garbage
Pickup Day
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Fee
Check
See the city's fee table
Booking
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Details & How-to
02Button Battery is classified as Not Collected / Non-burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Insulate the battery by putting cellophane tape on the positive and negative terminals
- Put it in a button battery collection can installed at retailers, etc.
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Not collected by the ward (alkaline button batteries LR, silver oxide batteries SR, zinc-air batteries PR, hearing aid batteries). The Battery Association of Japan collects them for recycling
- CR and BR type coin lithium batteries (coin batteries) are Non-burnable Garbage. Put tape, etc. on both terminals to insulate them before putting them out
- Retailers with a "button battery collection can" can be searched on the website of the Battery Association of Japan
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
03Shibuya City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Shibuya City
Tokyo
Dept.
Cleaning and Recycling Department
📞 03-5467-4073 / Weekdays 8:30-17:00
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Not Collected / Non-burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.shibuya.tokyo.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-27
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Shibuya City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.