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  • Published on 03:16 GMT

    Marquette County residents properly dispose of hazardous materials

    SANDS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - Marquette County residents had the chance to dump their hazardous waste safely Thursday. Materials like certain paints, oils and batteries were accepted at the landfill. Materials Management Supervisor Josh Wales says the …

    Source: Upper Michigan´s Source - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 10, 2025

    Household Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection Set for July 26 in Watertown

    WATERTOWN — The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) and participating municipalities will sponsor a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Paint Collection event on Saturday, July 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the John Trumbull Primary School, 779 …

    Source: Town Times - Connecticut - Pending
  • Published on Jul 9, 2025

    Orleans County announces registration for hazardous waste event

    Orleans County opens registration for the annual hazardous waste collection event starting August 16. ORLEANS COUNTY, N.Y. — The Orleans County Planning Office announced that registration is now open for the county's annual household hazardous waste ( …

    Source: WGRZ - New York - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 10, 2025

    Lithium-ion Batteries: Prevent Ignition Accidents by Promoting Their Collection

    Editorial 15:53 JST, July 10, 2025 Accidents involving the ignition of lithium-ion storage batteries that have been mixed in with household garbage are rapidly increasing. Manufacturers and local governments need to properly collect these batteries and …

    Source: The Japan News - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 9, 2025

    Wood-based film extends EV battery life by 60%, withstands heat up to 572°F

    Thanks to a Michigan State University (MSU) discovery, consumers worried about the safety of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) may soon have a more dependable choice. Researchers have used lignin, a naturally occurring material found in wood, to create a safer …

    Source: Interesting Engineering - New York - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 8, 2025

    Household hazardous waste collection to be held in Blair County

    ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Blair County residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous household items later this month during a collection event at the Jaffa Shrine in Altoona. The event, organized by the Intermunicipal Relations Committee ( …

    Source: WTAJ - Pennsylvania - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 9, 2025

    Delta flight diverted for burning personal battery. What is TSA rule?

    A Delta flight made an emergency landing due to a passenger's personal battery catching fire. Lithium-ion battery fires on planes have increased significantly in recent years. Spare lithium-ion batteries and power banks are prohibited in checked …

    Source: Treasure Coast Palm - Florida - Pending
  • Published on 11:24 GMT

    Things It is Illegal to Throw Away in ID, WA, and UT

    Taking out the trash has to be one of the worst chores. You have to go outside at night and take the trash cans out before going to bed, or get up early and do it before heading to work, but either way, it is inconvenient. It is even worse when it is …

    Source: 95.7 KEZJ - Idaho - Pending
  • Published on 09:32 GMT

    Industry Prepares for Bharat Recycling Summit

    Advertisement As India prepares for the Bharat Recycling Show 2025, Media Fusion and Crain Communications successfully hosted the second edition of their pre-event roundtable series on June 27 in New Delhi. The session brought together leading experts and …

    Source: Chemical Industry Digest - Pending
  • Published on 05:07 GMT

    After trash fires, Rumpke is reminding folks how to properly throw things away

    Rumpke Trash & Recycling is blaming improperly disposed of fireworks and lithium-ion batteries for three fires in the past week. The company is reminding customers about what should and shouldn't go in curbside bins. "It is really important …

    Source: WVXU News - Ohio - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Jul 9, 2025

    Can Cork meet its e-waste recycling targets this year?

    Published: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 2:56 PM Last updated: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 3:08 PM “In Cork, and across Ireland, we are buying more electrical goods than ever – with people purchasing an average 25kg per head in 2024 compared to 16kgs just six years ago.” Those were …

    Source: Cork Independent - Pending
  • Published on Jul 7, 2025

    Florence offers safe disposal for hazardous waste on July 12

    The City of Florence will safely collect hazardous household waste for residents on July 12 at the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum. FLORENCE, Ala. — Got paint, chemicals, or old batteries cluttering up your garage? The City of Florence is offering a safe way …

    Source: WZDX - Alabama - Pending
  • Published on Jul 8, 2025

    Rep. Errington pushes for a sustainable and safer approach to lithium battery waste

    In cities like Fort Wayne and Muncie, improperly disposed lithium batteries have sparked fires in garbage trucks and solid waste facilities.  This has inspired Rep. Sue Errington to enter the “research phase” of authoring legislation that focuses on …

    Source: The Statehouse File - Indiana - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 8, 2025

    Stop the Spark: Peoria urges residents to properly dispose of lithium batteries

    It may seem harmless to throw away a used lithium-ion battery in your regular trash or recycling bin, but it could spark the next fire. Since March 2022, Peoria’s solid waste division has responded to 14 garbage truck fires. Nine of these fires have …

    Source: Peoria Independent - Arizona - Pending
  • Published on Jul 8, 2025

    Sorting facility fires reignite demands for battery deposit and safety laws

    Credit: Petra Reuter Two separate fires at Hündgen Entsorgungs’ Swisttal-Ollheim waste sorting facility have reinforced calls for a deposit system for lithium-ion batteries and legislative reform to make battery disposal safer. The eight-hectare site …

    Source: Packaging Europe - Pending
  • Published on Jul 8, 2025

    Bigger isn’t better in battery recycling

    The writer is CEO and co-founder of lead and lithium battery recycler Ace Green Recycling Batteries are essential to every aspect of modern life. They power mobile phones, cars and so much more. There is no shortage of announcements for large battery …

    Source: fDi Intelligence - Pending
  • Published on Jul 7, 2025

    Got a drawer full of dead batteries? A new CT recycling law could soon help

    If you’ve got a drawer full of dead batteries and don't know what to do with them, a new recycling law could soon amp up your options. The law, signed by Gov. Ned Lamont in June, will require battery manufacturers to create a state-approved plan for …

    Source: Connecticut Public Radio - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Jul 10, 2025

    Power Banks Sold in Maine Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

    There’s an active recall on a specific power bank that was available in Maine for over half a decade due to potential fire and burn hazards. When you hear about a product recall, it’s important to take it seriously—it’s not just a suggestion. Recalls are …

    Source: Z107.3 - Maine - Pending
  • Published on Jul 10, 2025

    Recycle Roundup event planned in South Haven next month

    The Van Buren Conservation District is planning a community recycling event in South Haven for next month. District recycling coordinator Kalli Marshall addressed the city council Monday and said all county residents are invited. “We have our South Haven …

    Source: WSJM - Michigan - Neutral

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