The PFAS in lithium-ion batteries is a major obstacle to recycling or disposing of these batteries safely. But we have a way ...

We checked in with the Solid Waste Director at the Tri-Community Landfill, Mark Draper, to find out how folks can safely dispose of old batteries. News Source 8 reporter Megan Waceken has the story.

A Battery Quick Reference Guide is available to help with the identification of batteries that must be submitted as Universal Waste, To dispose of batteries, submit a pickup request through EHSA. If ...

That would include your eight-pack of D batteries, making them OK to put in your household trash, which goes in the gray bin if you are on a three-cart recycling route, according to the website.

Being prepared includes having fresh batteries for flashlights and other devices. Here are more emergency preparedness tips from Hawaii’s Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and other ...

Items with lithium-ion batteries, like e-cigarettes and vape devices, can be dropped off for free for proper disposal ... at the landfill or one of the mobile collection sites.