More than 198,000 tonnes of batteries reached recycling centres in 2024, mostly lead acid batteries used in petrol and diesel cars. But end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, like those used in EVs, are ...

A new report says recycling flat batteries could add $6.9 billion to Australia’s economy and create more than 34,000 jobs by 2050.

"If a battery comes into the waste, it's an immediate risk of fire because if a battery is not handled correctly it can spark and that can cause thermal runway and then create a fire risk," said Grime ...

The Oregon State Legislature passed a new recycling law to help protect people and the environment from the impacts of batteries. House Bill 4144 joins several ...

After the policy is announced, the Transport department will send the final draft to the Cabinet. Once approved, it will be placed in the public domain before being formally notified, likely from the ...

The Oregon State Legislature has passed House Bill 4144, a new law aimed at improving battery recycling and safety that mandates battery manufacturers to fund and manage a statewide recycling ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Oklahoma City businesses are facing a tightening ...

The Dare County Public Works Department will host a three-day household hazardous waste collection event in three separate locations from Thursday, May 14, 2026 through Saturday, May 16, 2026. During ...

Residents can drop off items at three locations: the Street Department Garage at 1211 Deming St., Vigo County Solid Waste Management at 3230 E. Haythorne Ave., or the old police department ...

As well as running the risk of being fined, disposing of batteries incorrectly can lead to fires and environmental pollution. Here's how to prevent it.

The Lake County Council approved two ordinances, for decommissioning data centers and battery energy storage systems, on Tuesday.