Regarding the LiB Joint Collection System
The need to establish a safety net for properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) used in hybrid vehicles and EVs was presented at a joint working group meeting of the Automotive Recycling Law Council in 2015. In response, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) supported establishing a collection and recycling system, with the Japan Auto Recycling Partnership (JARP) as the contact point, which has been in operation since October 2018.
The LiB Joint Collection System performs collection according to the following process.
① The generator submits a request JARP via the “Collection Request System.”
*Note: You must register as a business operator in advance to submit a collection request.
② A transport company contracted JARP will visit your location to collect the LiBs.
③ The generator must hand over the LiBs to the transport company in the packaging specified in the removal manual provided by the automaker or other relevant party.
* Please refer to the “Collection Standards” for details regarding the “ collection criteria” when handing over LiBs.
④ The LiBs handed over by the generator will be properly processed by a treatment operator commissioned JARP.
About the Wide-Area Certification System
The wide-area certification system is a unique system stipulated in Article 9-9 and Article 15-4-3 of the Wastes Disposal and Public Cleansing Act, under which the Minister of the Environment certifies those who conduct wide-area treatment that contributes to reducing waste and ensuring its proper disposal, and for these persons, a license by local government for waste disposal business is not required. JARP has been certified under the wide-area certification system on January 30, 2018.
Flow from Registration to Collection
The discharge business operators will take delivery of lithium-ion batteries ("LiBs") according to the following procedure:
Please register as a waste generator using Lithium-ion battery " Lithium-ion battery " (hereinafter referred to as the "System") .
* You must agree to the Terms of Use for the System when registering.
* Once registration is complete, you will receive a registration confirmation email. (Please note that it may take a few minutes for the email to arrive.)
* The email will be sent from the address "auto-libsystem@jarp.org". Please ensure your settings allow you to receive emails from this address.
*Your login ID is included in the registration confirmation email.
Please submit a pickup request through the system.
*You must agree to the terms and conditions when submitting a request.
*When submitting a request, you must answer the questions regarding the battery's condition.
*If the item does not meet the pickup criteria, photo verification will be required.
*If there are errors in your request or responses, we may refuse pickup or return the item.
Please note that you may be responsible for any costs incurred in such cases.
*Once your pickup request is complete, you will receive a registration confirmation email.
If there are any matters requiring confirmation from the manufacturer or JARP, we will contact you via the system.
※A notification will be sent via email; please respond through the system screen.
Once confirmation is complete, we will proceed with pickup arrangements.
You will receive a notification from the transportation company contracted JARP to schedule a pickup date and time.
*Please note that this may take approximately 5 business days from the time of registration.
*Please be sure to specify a date and time when the person responsible for removing the LiB can be present.
*Once the date and time are confirmed, you will be able to print the "Handling Instructions" from the system. Please print them before the pickup date and have them ready to hand over along with the applicable LiB.
If you have requested pickup for multiple LiBs, please store them so that the contents of the Handling Instructions match the actual items.
*Please note that there may be a delay between the confirmation of the date and time and when printing becomes available.
The transport company will arrive to pick up the LiB at the scheduled date and time, so please hand it over to them.
Please note the following when handing over the LiB.
* Please ensure the LiB is packaged according to the specifications outlined in the removal manual provided by the automaker or other relevant party.
*For details on the “Collection Standards” applicable when handing over LiB, please refer to the “Collection Standards,” “LiB Collection Request Manual,” and “Generator Operation Manual.”
*Please be present during the packaging inspection conducted by the transport company driver.
*If there are errors in your responses regarding the condition check, we may refuse to accept the LiB or return it.
Please note that you may be responsible for any costs incurred in such cases.
*Please sign for the LiB handover on the device brought by the transport company driver.
*Please load the LiB onto the transport company’s truck using a forklift or similar equipment.
Items Eligible for Collection
Lithium-ion batteries installed in automobiles and motorized bicycles manufactured or sold by companies that are members of this collection system that have become industrial waste
Lithium-ion batteries installed in products (excluding automobiles and motorized bicycles) manufactured by companies that are members of this collection system by themselves or entrusted to another company, which have become industrial waste
Those that meet the conditions, etc., of LiBs specified in the Collection Standards.
Items Not Eligible for Collection
Batteries meeting the following conditions are not eligible for collection.
・Lead-acid batteries, Nickel-metal hydride batteries
・Modified or disassembled items
・Items that may violate the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act, etc. (e.g., those entrusted for processing by other companies or individuals*)
・Items with an unknown chassis number
*Please note that accepting orders for the disposal of LiB batteries from other companies or individuals without a business license under the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act constitutes unauthorized operation under the Act (
).
Please be aware that this may result in penalties or other legal consequences.
Collection Standards
Various Manuals
Lithium-ion batteryLithium-ion battery Terms and Conditions for Generators [For Free Collection]
When requesting pickup, please agree to the Terms and Conditions for Lithium-ion battery Generators.
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Lithium-ion batteryLithium-ion battery Terms and Conditions for Generators [For Paid Collection]
When requesting pickup, please agree to the Terms and Conditions for Lithium-ion battery Generators.
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Lithium Ion Batteries Lithium Ion Batteries Terms and Conditions for Lithium-ion Battery Discharge Business Operators
When requesting collection, please agree to the Terms of Use for the Lithium-ion Battery Collection Request System.
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Lithium Ion Batteries [LiB Pickup Request System] Operation Manual for Discharge Business Operator
Click here for the system operation manual for discharge business operators
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Important Notes and Contact Information
Precautions for Lithium-ion battery Removal
Please note the following when removing Lithium-ion battery (hereinafter referred to as "LiB").
・When removing a LiB, follow the manual issued by the respective manufacturer.
・Pack the removed LiB in accordance with the packaging specifications outlined in the removal manual. Additionally, please Lithium-ion battery that the LiB meets Lithium-ion battery before handing it over to the shipping company.
Precautions for Collection Requests
Please note the following when requesting a pickup.
・You must agree to the terms and conditions when requesting a pickup. Please read the terms carefully before agreeing.
・Please confirm that the LiB for which you are requesting a pickup is eligible for pickup through this system.
・When requesting a pickup, you may be asked to enter information such as the vehicle identification number (VIN) or battery ID. Please have this information ready before submitting your request.
・If your pickup request contains errors or false information, and unexpected costs arise during the subsequent collection process, we may bill you for those costs.
Precautions for Handover
Please note the following when handing over LiBs to the transport company.
・The flat pallets used to transport large LiBs must be provided by the generator. (They cannot be returned.)
・For medium- to large-sized LiBs transported on pallets, the generator must load them onto the vehicle(We cannot specify the type of transport vehicle.)
・If no one is present at the time of handover who can verify the condition of the LiB, we will be unable to accept the item and will charge you for the round-trip transportation costs.
・We cannot accept any LiBs other than those for which a collection request has been made.
Safety Management and Awareness Tools
Poster on Safety Precautions for Lithium-ion battery
You can download a free poster summarizing safety precautions for battery storage. Please display it in areas where batteries are handled, such as workshops and warehouses, to help ensure safety on-site.
List of Eligible Brands for Collection
Various manuals regarding vehicle-specific removal procedures, etc., can be viewed via the links provided under the respective automobile manufacturer names.
Domestic Manufacturers
| Manufacturer Name | Brand | |
|---|---|---|
| あ | Isuzu Motors | Isuzu |
| Eh | Ellie Power | Ellie Power |
| か | Kawasaki Motors | Kawasaki Motors |
| さ | Suzuki Motor | Suzuki Motor |
| SUBARU | SUBARU | |
| Ta | Daihatsu Motor | Daihatsu |
| Toyota Motor Corporation | Toyota | |
| na | Nissan | Nissan |
| wa | Hino | Hino |
| Honda Motor | Honda | |
| ma | Mazda | Mazda |
| Mitsubishi Motors | Mitsubishi Motors | |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | Mitsubishi Fuso | |
| ya | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. | Yamaha Mortor |
Overseas manufacturers
| Manufacturer Name | Brand | |
|---|---|---|
| B | BMW | BMW |
| BYD Auto Japan | BYD | |
| D | DHL Supply Chain | StreetScooter |
| F | Ferrari Japan | Ferrari |
| G | General Motors Japan | Chevrolet Cadillac |
| H | Hyundai Mobility Japan | Hyundai Hyundai TRUCK & BUS |
| J | Jaguar Land Rover Japan | Jaguar |
| R | Renault | Renault |
| S | Stellantis | Abarth Alfa Romeo Citroën DS Automobiles Fiat Jeep Peugeot |
| V | Volkswagen | Audi Volkswagen |
Contract disposing facility
Nomura Kosan Co., Ltd.
217-1 Fujimi, Rubeshibe-cho, Kitami-shi, Hokkaido, Japan
https://www.nomurakohsan.co.jp/ MAPJX METALS TOMAKOMAI CHEMICAL CO.,LTD.
152 Aza-Yufutsu, Tomakomai-shi, Hokkaido,Japan
https://www.tomakomai-chemical.com/ MAPECO-SYSTEM Akita Co.,Ltd.
42 Aza-Tsutsumisawa, Hanaoka-machi, Odate-shi, Akita,Japan
https://www.dowa-eco.co.jp/EAK/ MAPKYOEI STEEL LTD. Kanto Division
580 Ohbatake, Tsuchiura-shi, Ibaraki, Japan
https://www.kyoeisteel.co.jp/ja/index.html MAPTsuruga Cement Co., Ltd.
2-6-1 Shimizu, Tsuruga-shi, Fukui, Japan
https://www.tsuruga-cement.co.jp/ MAPTOYOTA CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
1-30, Nitto-cho, Handa-shi, Aichi, Japan
http://www.toyochemi.co.jp/ MAPSanyo-Rec Co., Ltd.
6-1 Aza Hitokou, Obayashi-cho, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, Japan
https://sanyo-rec.co.jp/ MAPECO-SYSTEM Sanyo Co.,Ltd.
1125 Kichigahara, Misaki-cho, Kume-gun, Okayama, Japan
https://www.dowa-eco.co.jp/ESY/ MAPKYOEI STEEL LTD. Yamaguchi Division
6289-18, Oaza-Onoda, Sanyo-Onoda-shi, Yamaguchi, Japan
https://www.kyoeisteel.co.jp/ja/index.html MAPTAKUNAN METAL TRADE Co., Ltd.
8-2 Aza-Suzaki, Uruma-shi, Okinawa, Japan
https://www.takunanrecycle.co.jp/ MAP