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Improper battery disposal blamed for fire at Nova Scotia waste and recycling facility
Officials say 8 other battery fires have hit Valley Waste in 3 years, as damaged lithium-ion batteries can spark dangerous blazes in garbage piles.
- On Thursday, a blaze damaged a waste and recycling facility in Clarence East, Nova Scotia, after a discarded lithium-ion battery ignited in regular garbage. Andrew Garrett, general manager of Valley Waste Resource Management, issued a warning about disposal risks.
- Crushed or damaged batteries pose a significant fire risk in regular waste piles, Garrett noted, adding that residents often remain unaware these items require hazardous waste site disposal rather than household trash.
- In the past three years, Valley Waste has dealt with eight smaller battery-related fires, including a Kentville incident last year that damaged a large trailer. This pattern shows escalating facility damage across Nova Scotia.
- Deputy fire Chief Justin Lallemand noted similar trends in Edmonton, where 24 battery-related fires occurred at waste facilities over two years. A January highrise fire there injured two people and forced 80 others to evacuate.
- Officials urge residents to tape battery ends or wrap them in plastic before visiting drop-off locations. Those seeking disposal guidance should consult the Recycle Your Batteries Canada website to find authorized sites.
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Improper battery disposal blamed for fire at Nova Scotia waste and recycling facility
KENTVILLE - A fire that badly damaged a waste and recycling facility in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley has prompted the organization’s manager to issue a blunt warning about the dangers
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