Number of batteries from mobile and personal handy phone systems (PHS) collected for recycling purposes in Japan from fiscal year 2013 to 2021
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In the fiscal year 2021, the number of collected batteries from mobile and personal handy phone systems (PHS) for recycling or re-use amounted to around *** million, down from about *** million batteries in fiscal year 2013.
The collection of mobile phones, batteries, and chargers is conducted by Mobile Recycling Network (MRN). MRN was established in 2001 by Telecommunications Carriers Association (TSA) in cooperation with major mobile carriers and manufacturers to improve the efficient use of materials in mobile phones and PHS devices. The network voluntarily collects used mobile and PHS terminals through retail outlets throughout Japan, regardless of carrier or manufacturer.
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TCA. (August 10, 2023). Number of batteries from mobile and personal handy phone systems (PHS) collected for recycling purposes in Japan from fiscal year 2013 to 2021 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/754389/japan-number-batteries-from-mobile-phs-recycling/
TCA. "Number of batteries from mobile and personal handy phone systems (PHS) collected for recycling purposes in Japan from fiscal year 2013 to 2021 (in millions)." Chart. August 10, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/754389/japan-number-batteries-from-mobile-phs-recycling/
TCA. (2023). Number of batteries from mobile and personal handy phone systems (PHS) collected for recycling purposes in Japan from fiscal year 2013 to 2021 (in millions). ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 26, 2026. /statistics/754389/japan-number-batteries-from-mobile-phs-recycling/
TCA. "Number of Batteries from Mobile and Personal Handy Phone Systems (Phs) Collected for Recycling Purposes in Japan from Fiscal Year 2013 to 2021 (in Millions)." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 10 Aug 2023, /statistics/754389/japan-number-batteries-from-mobile-phs-recycling/
TCA, Number of batteries from mobile and personal handy phone systems (PHS) collected for recycling purposes in Japan from fiscal year 2013 to 2021 (in millions) ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/754389/japan-number-batteries-from-mobile-phs-recycling/ (last visited July 26, 2026)
Number of batteries from mobile and personal handy phone systems (PHS) collected for recycling purposes in Japan from fiscal year 2013 to 2021 (in millions) [Graph], TCA, August 10, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/754389/japan-number-batteries-from-mobile-phs-recycling/