Button Battery ／ Taito City
TL;DR
Button Battery is classified as "Store collection box / Recyclables (coin-type lithium batteries only)" in Taito City.
- 1 Button batteries (model codes LR, SR or PR) are not collected by the ward. Insulate each one with tape and put them in a collection box at an electronics store or similar shop.
- 2 Coin-type lithium batteries (model codes CR or BR): insulate them with cellophane tape or similar, then put them in the collection tube at one of the ward's dry-cell battery collection points (public facilities) during the facility's opening hours.
- 3 If it is difficult to take them to a collection point, insulate coin-type lithium batteries with cellophane tape or similar and put them out on non-burnable garbage day in a separate bag.
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Store collection box / Recyclables (coin-type lithium batteries only)
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 Store collection box / Recyclables (coin-type lithium batteries only).
Disposal Steps
- Button batteries (model codes LR, SR or PR) are not collected by the ward. Insulate each one with tape and put them in a collection box at an electronics store or similar shop.
- Coin-type lithium batteries (model codes CR or BR): insulate them with cellophane tape or similar, then put them in the collection tube at one of the ward's dry-cell battery collection points (public facilities) during the facility's opening hours.
- If it is difficult to take them to a collection point, insulate coin-type lithium batteries with cellophane tape or similar and put them out on non-burnable garbage day in a separate bag.
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Button batteries are not collected by the ward. Put them in a collection box at an electronics store or similar shop.
- Do not put button batteries in the collection tubes at the dry-cell battery collection points (they cannot be accepted there).
- Coin-type lithium batteries can cause fires if put out as they are. Insulate them with cellophane tape or similar before putting them out.
- For safety, insulate each button battery with tape before putting it in the collection box.
- Button batteries and coin-type lithium batteries go to different places. Check the battery's model code (LR/SR/PR or CR/BR).
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
03Taito City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Taito City
Tokyo
Dept.
台東清掃事務所
📞 03-3876-5771 / 平日8:30-17:15
Official
Official website
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Category
Store collection box / Recyclables (coin-type lithium batteries only)
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.taito.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
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