Rechargeable Battery ／ Shibuya City
TL;DR
Rechargeable Battery is classified as "Drop-off Collection" in Shibuya City.
- 1 Insulate it by putting cellophane tape, etc. on the positive and negative terminals
- 2 Put it in the "Small Rechargeable Battery Recycling BOX" at a JBRC partner store (electronics retailers, etc.)
- 3 Or bring it to a ward collection point (Shibuya Cleaning Office 1F counter, Udagawa Branch Office 1F office, Honmachi Recycling Center, or the Ebisu, Hasedo, Uehara or Sendagaya Social Education Hall)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Drop-off Collection
Pickup Day
Check
See municipal calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Rechargeable Battery is classified as Drop-off Collection.
Disposal Steps
- Insulate it by putting cellophane tape, etc. on the positive and negative terminals
- Put it in the "Small Rechargeable Battery Recycling BOX" at a JBRC partner store (electronics retailers, etc.)
- Or bring it to a ward collection point (Shibuya Cleaning Office 1F counter, Udagawa Branch Office 1F office, Honmachi Recycling Center, or the Ebisu, Hasedo, Uehara or Sendagaya Social Education Hall)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Not collected at garbage collection points (including mobile batteries)
- Ward collection points also accept swollen, deformed or damaged batteries. If a battery is damaged, deformed or swollen, or a partner store refuses it, bring it to the Cleaning Office or the Udagawa Branch Office
- Collection points do not accept items brought by people living outside Shibuya City or items generated by business activities
- The JBRC collection box accepts items bearing the recycling mark
- Small home appliance collection boxes do not accept small rechargeable batteries (mobile batteries, etc.)
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
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Category
Drop-off Collection
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.