A Dayton recycling plant caught fire Tuesday afternoon, possibly from improperly disposed lithium batteries, according to the Liberty County Fire Marshall. The Spring Fire Department shared some tips ...

Waste officials are urging residents to properly dispose of batteries ahead of National Battery Day, warning they can cause fires if thrown in trash or recycling bins.

Waste officials say disposing of batteries correctly can help prevent fires, protect workers and keep recyclable materials from being damaged.

Under the expanded program, Vermonters can now recycle most single-use and rechargeable batteries weighing up to 25 pounds (or 2,000 watt hours). This includes batteries from common household devices ...

A new Illinois law that took effect Jan. 1 prohibits household and medium-format batteries from being put in the garbage or curbside recycling bins.

Electric car batteries are surprisingly robust, and mileage is not a good indicator of battery wear, according to a new study.

The Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department wanted $16 million in SPLOST 2020 funds to build a new Materials Recycling ...

Peoria's City Hall is reminding residents that a new state law prohibits the disposal of batteries in trash or curbside ...

After reaching the end of their automotive careers, the batteries have been repurposed and are online in Texas.

As electric vehicles keep getting more popular, the demand for batteries to power them increases. Scientist makes groundbreaking discovery that could change the future of EV batteries: 'Manufacturers ...

Blancomet in Dunfermline has highlighted its growing focus on electronic waste as it continues to expand operations across the country.

A 92-year-old woman died after a house fire tore through a Stafford Township home early Friday, in what investigators now say ...