This small handful of batteries caused the fire at the Hume Materials Recovery Facility in Canberra.
31 May 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council's Waste Services team is advising residents to be aware of the fire risks posed by incorrect battery disposal.
"Batteries, particularly lithium-ion rechargeable ones, present significant fire and contamination risks to the environment," Waste Education Officer, Rebecca Bruce said.
"Because of the volatility of batteries used in products like power tools and laptop computers, our staff are frequently dealing with fires caused by lithium-ion batteries at our landfill site.
"This adds to fires that take place in waste trucks and household bins simply because batteries have entered the waste stream.
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