Ohio company urges proper battery recycling to prevent fires

How to dispose batteries responsibly to protect human health and environment

Wednesday is National Battery Day, a day that serves as a reminder that certain batteries should not go in household garbage or recycling bins.

Ohio company urges proper battery recycling to prevent fires

WAVERLY, Ohio — On National Battery Day, Rumpke Waste & Recycling is urging residents to keep used batteries out of household trash and recycling bins, warning that improper disposal can spark dangerous fires. National Battery Day, observed each year on Feb. 18, recognizes the invention of the battery and its role in powering modern life. [...]