How to dispose of Dry-cell batteries
This page covers only intact, non-leaking cylindrical manganese and alkaline dry-cell batteries from households. It does not cover button, coin, rechargeable, or vehicle batteries. Cover the terminals with tape before disposal.
Disposal rules differ by location.
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Guidance is available on this site for 20 municipalities
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How to dispose of Dry-cell batteries by municipality
Hokkaido & Tohoku
Hokkaido Prefecture (北海道)
Kanto
Tochigi Prefecture (栃木県)
Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県)
Chiba Prefecture (千葉県)
Tokyo Metropolis (東京都)
Kanagawa Prefecture (神奈川県)
Chubu
Gifu Prefecture (岐阜県)
Aichi Prefecture (愛知県)
Kinki
Osaka Prefecture (大阪府)
Kyushu & Okinawa
Okinawa Prefecture (沖縄県)
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