Disposable batteries are incredibly common despite the rise of rechargeable batteries, and the damage done by incorrectly ...

Victoria’s fire service has been responding to almost one fire each day caused by lithium-ion batteries. Firefighters fear the trend will worsen.

The Iowa City Landfill has been forced to close early several times this year because of strong winds. Those winds aren’t the ...

Five fires have ignited at the Iowa City Landfill since the beginning of the year, requiring emergency response efforts to ...

Lithium Ion batteries have entered our lives and homes very quickly in the last few years. They power smart phones, laptop computers, power tools, bikes, scooters and electric cars. These batteries ...

MLive is asking readers to take a survey on the proposed expansion of a landfill in northeastern Washtenaw County.

Whether it's on our trucks or in our facilities, we're seeing more and more of these fires caused by improper disposal,” said a vice president for Casella Waste Systems.

Spring cleaning is near. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about what can and can't be recycled.

The high isn't the same as smoking weed or taking dabs, and waste from cartridges and lithium batteries is bad for the ...

After 10 similar fires in 2024 alone, Mindarie Regional Council chief executive Scott Cairns reminded the community to be extra vigilant and ensure batteries ... runs the landfill site, said.