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Used batteries
Last Updated October 11, 2022
How to put out dry batteries
Collected twice a week (same as the collection date of burnable garbage)
(Please check with the seal at the collection site.)
Main objects: Manganese batteries, alkali batteries, lithium primary batteries, nickel-based primary batteries, coin batteries (format symbol CR or BR)
Collect on the same day as burnable garbage's collection date.
Please put it in a transparent or translucent bag that clearly shows the contents from burnable garbage.
※Rechargeable batteries (rechargeable batteries) and button batteries (model symbol SR, PR, LR) are not collected.
→Rechargeable batteries should be sent to yellow collection cans (small rechargeable battery recycling boxes) installed by JBRC (outside site). We install collection cans in city hall and each ward general government building, collection office and collect.
→button batteries goes to the button batteries cans installed by the Battery Association of Japan (external site).
※button batteries and coin batteries are similar in appearance, but coin batteries are wider than button batteries, so they are not included in button batteries collection cans. Please dispose of coin batteries as "used batteries" in Yokohama City.
※There are a lot of things that hinder recycling. Please follow the rules.
※Never dispose of rechargeable batteries (rechargeable batteries) in burnable garbage, as they can lead to fires in collection vehicles.
◆Rechargeable batteries (Nicad batteries)
◆Rechargeable batteries (nickel-metal hydride batteries)
◆Rechargeable batteries (lithium-ion batteries)
◆button batteries
(If you do not know, please consult your dealer or the collection office in your ward.)
※In addition, the contents of the linked sites posted on this site belong to each linked site, and Yokohama City does not guarantee the contents.
Please use the linked sites posted on this site according to the usage conditions etc. described on the linked sites. In addition, Yokohama City is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of linked sites.
Related information
Recycling of batteries
Storage method of dry batteries (outside site) (outside site: battery industry association)
Inquiries to this page
Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau Household Waste Management Department Business Division
Telephone: 045-671-3819
Telephone: 045-671-3819
Fax: 045-662-1225
Email address: sj-gyomu@city.yokohama.lg.jp
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