"If a battery comes into the waste, it's an immediate risk of fire because if a battery is not handled correctly it can spark ...

As well as running the risk of being fined, disposing of batteries incorrectly can lead to fires and environmental pollution. Here's how to prevent it.

Safely disposing of household batteries is good for the home and good for the environment. Dead batteries can leak heavy metals into soil and water.

Redwood Materials, in partnership with Nevada Tech Hub and Washoe County, to deploy 20 smart battery recycling bins across Nevada.

A council has ended kerbside battery collections after a series of fires linked to incorrect disposal. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council said batteries thrown into household bins were ...

Larger waste operators report experiencing an average of 15 vehicle fires every month, with several refuse trucks lost to battery-related blazes each year. Despite the risks, research suggests that ...

A council has ended kerbside battery collections after a series of fires linked to incorrect disposal. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council said batteries thrown into ...

Hawaii County’s Department of Environmental Management will be holding free Household Hazardous Waste collection events this ...

If you have old alkaline or lithium-ion batteries lying around, don't throw them away just yet -- there are many clever ways ...

The Oregon State Legislature has passed House Bill 4144, a new law aimed at improving battery recycling and safety that mandates battery manufacturers to fund and manage a statewide recycling ...