Warning on waste battery fire risk

Lewis Nancekivell

A RECYCLING company has urged people not to throw away batteries in general waste or recycling bins due to the risk of fire. During the holiday period, there’s about a 30 per cent increase in general waste, which B-Cycle chief executive Libby Chaplin said increased the chances of battery combustion. “Improperly stored or disposed of […]

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