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Rumpke asks customers to make sure batteries stay out of trash
Rumpke Waste and Recycling is reminding customers to be careful when disposing of certain items.
Rumpke said in an email to customers that the company has experienced more than a dozen fires in the past month, and ”almost all of these events were caused by lithium-ion batteries improperly placed in the trash and recycling.”
The company is reminding customers that batteries are not accepted in trash and recycling programs. This includes lithium-ion batteries which are found in products such as electronics, small appliances and power tools, portable devices, and more.
Rumpke says batteries should never be placed in a curbside container as they can easily ignite or explode when compacted in a truck. The company also says not to place empty propane tanks in the trash, as they should be returned to stores to be disposed of or refilled.
Many electronic and hardware stores collect batteries, and local governments often host collection events such as Hardin County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on August 9. Customers with questions on collection regulations should contact Rumpke.
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