Rechargeable Battery ／ Shinjuku City
TL;DR
Rechargeable Battery is classified as "Recyclables" in Shinjuku City.
- 1 Use up as much of the charge as possible
- 2 Insulate the terminals and cable ports with tape
- 3 Put only small rechargeable batteries in a see-through plastic bag (separate from dry-cell batteries and other recyclables)
- 4 Put them out at the resource/garbage collection point by 8 a.m. on the weekly resource collection day
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Recyclables
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Rechargeable Battery is classified as Recyclables.
Disposal Steps
- Use up as much of the charge as possible
- Insulate the terminals and cable ports with tape
- Put only small rechargeable batteries in a see-through plastic bag (separate from dry-cell batteries and other recyclables)
- Put them out at the resource/garbage collection point by 8 a.m. on the weekly resource collection day
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Remove batteries built into small appliances before putting them out; if a battery cannot be removed, put the whole appliance out as metal/ceramic/glass garbage
- Take deformed or swollen batteries to the Shinjuku Cleaning Office or one of the cleaning centers
- Put mobile batteries and bicycle batteries out on the resource day without taking them apart
- Car and motorcycle batteries are not collected by Shinjuku City; ask a specialist disposal company
- You can also still take them to a JBRC partner store (such as an electronics retailer)
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
03Shinjuku City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Shinjuku City
Tokyo
Dept.
Shinjuku Cleaning Office
📞 03-3209-9999 / Mon-Sat 8:00-19:00
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Recyclables
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.shinjuku.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Shinjuku City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.