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How to put out small rechargeable batteries (lithium-ion batteries, mobile batteries, etc.)

Last Updated October 18, 2023

Small rechargeable batteries are not collected in Yokohama City.

 Small rechargeable batteries are batteries used in cordless home appliances and electric bicycles that can be recharged and used repeatedly. It also includes a mobile battery.
 Manufacturers and importers are obliged to voluntarily collect and recycle small rechargeable batteries, and cannot be sent to collection sites.
 JBRC (outside site), which is made up of manufacturers, installs yellow collection cans (small rechargeable battery recycling boxes) at home electronics retailers, bicycle dealers, home centers, etc. to collect them.
 Yellow collection cans are also installed in each ward general government building, collection office, inhabitant of a ward use facility (part), and city hall.
 Search for collection cooperating stores near you (outside site)

 Collection target: Small rechargeable batteries with a recycling mark (removed from the main unit), mobile battery body
 How to put out: After insulating the terminal part of the battery with tape, put it in a yellow collection can.
  If the built-in small rechargeable battery cannot be removed from the small home appliances, click here.
  ※Items that have been expanded or damaged are not subject to collection.
   Please consult with your Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau office in your ward about how to put out the expanded or damaged items.

 ○How to put out small rechargeable batteries

 

  ※The batteries that can be collected are limited to those made by JBRC member companies.

  ※Electric bicycle batteries have limited collection destinations such as bicycle dealers, ward offices, and collection offices.

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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