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Difficult to Process Updated 2026-09-24 Shunan City

Button Battery / Shunan City

TL;DR

Button Battery is classified as "Difficult to Process" in Shunan City.

How to dispose 3 STEPS
  1. 1 Put them in a transparent or semi-transparent bag
  2. 2 Put them out at the garbage station on the Difficult-to-Process Items collection day
  3. 3 You can also use in-store collection at electronics retailers, bookstores, etc.
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Basic Info Quick Facts

Category Difficult to Process
Pickup Day Check See municipal calendar
Fee Free
Booking No booking Just put out on day

Details & How-to

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Button Battery is classified as Difficult to Process.

Disposal Steps

  1. Put them in a transparent or semi-transparent bag
  2. Put them out at the garbage station on the Difficult-to-Process Items collection day
  3. You can also use in-store collection at electronics retailers, bookstores, etc.

Important Notes

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

  • Designated garbage bags cannot be used
  • Rechargeable batteries cannot be put out as Difficult-to-Process Items (the city does not collect them)
  • Putting them out as anything other than Difficult-to-Process Items (e.g. non-burnable garbage) can cause accidents

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

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Shunan City Contact

Contact
Muni. Shunan City 山口県
Dept. Recycling Promotion Division 📞 0834-22-8303
Official Official website Check for latest info
Category Difficult to Process

Official Sources

Primary Source
Disclaimer This article is based on official information from Shunan City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.
SOURCEShunan City LAST REVIEW2026-09-24 PREF山口県