Batteries in Landfills? Fire Risk Alert | Calgary News

Calgary’s facing serious battery-related landfill fires—blaming Spyhill and Shepard sites—and it’s a wake-up call: tossing batteries in the trash or recycling bins can spark dangerous fires. Store them safely at home in original packaging, tape terminals shut, and seal in a clear bag. Group common types together—and yes, phones, vapes, and smoke detectors count. Never put batteries in blue, black, or green bins. Take them to designated drop-off spots like Recycle Your Batteries Canada! or Eco Centres. A small habit change could prevent big disasters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ae952a041358f6f