Battery Fire Hazard Demonstration Stresses Safe Recycling
Batteries should not be thrown away in regular trash or recycling bins, county leaders stressed Friday, but instead should be recycled at the Shady Grove Transfer Station or at a… Read More
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Residents Reminded Not to Put Batteries in Regular Trash
The county reminds residents that batteries must not be put in regular trash, but should be taken to the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station or at a participating… Read More
Residents Urged to Take Care to Prevent Trash Fires
The county’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) urges residents to be responsible when throwing away items, particularly batteries, in order to prevent trash fires. “Improper battery disposal has led to… Read More
For Safety’s Sake, Dispose of Batteries Properly
In 2023 America your cellphone, laptop, camera, rechargeable vacuum and even greeting cards contain batteries. And each one of those batteries, if heated or punctured, can start a fire with… Read More