Garbage Fire Highlights Needs to Dispose of Batteries Properly

Garbage fire highlights needs to dispose of batteries properly

PINE RIVER — Operations at the Cass County Transfer Station north of Pine River were on hold early in the morning because of a small fire. "I got a call about 6:30 or so," said Drey Loge, of Waste Partners in Pine River, which contracts for operations at the transfer station. "One of our drivers was on site dumping the recycling bins at the station and there was a funny smell in the air. He investigated and the transfer station floor on the recy…

WM and Nevada County Encourage Proper Battery Recycling After NINE Battery-Related Fires

Nevada City, Calif. — Recent fires at the transfer station have prompted Nevada County Solid Waste and WM to remind the community about the importance of proper battery recycling. To reduce the potential for fire and other hazards, it’s crucial to dispose of batteries and battery-embedded products properly. Batteries are considered household hazardous waste because […] The post WM and Nevada County Encourage Proper Battery Recycling After NINE B…