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How to Dispose of Refrigerator - Satoshou Town

Last updated: 2026-03-24
🇯🇵 日本語

Basic Information

Category

Small Electronics

Collection

Varies by area

Fee

Free

Summary

Refrigerator is classified as Small Electronics.

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Subject to Home Appliance Recycling Law

Cannot be collected by municipality. Must be taken to electronics retailer, designated collection point, or use junk removal service.

📊 Disposal Method Comparison

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Electronics Store / Collection Point

  • ✓Official recycling route
  • △Recycling fee required
  • △Self-transport required

For: Those who want official disposal route

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Junk Removal Service

  • ✓Same-day service available
  • ✓Pickup from your home
  • ✓Multiple items at once OK

For: Those in a hurry, can't carry heavy items, or want bulk disposal

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Disposal Steps

  1. 小型家電回収ボックスに投入する（設置場所は自治体サイトで確認）
  2. または、宅配回収サービスを利用する

Important Notes

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

  • •中身は必ず空にしてください
  • •個人情報は必ず消去してください

Contact

Department
Town Residents Division

Related Links

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