Lithium Batteries in Landfills | Anchorage News

Landfills across the nation are erupting in flames — and lithium-ion batteries, hiding in everyday gadgets like vapes, are the prime suspects. Anchorage’s landfill is no exception, with fires traced back to these volatile power sources that can spontaneously combust, especially near flammable materials like tires. A Thanksgiving 2020 blaze and another this June point to a growing crisis: people toss disposable vapes and electronics into regular trash, unaware they contain dangerous lithium batteries. Officials warn: if it’s rechargeable, don’t throw it away — take it to a Household Hazardous Waste Facility like Anchorage’s Central Transfer Station, where you can drop off up to 40 pounds free, Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. A simple step that could prevent the next firestorm. 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/155b4d7665b0df92