Vapes in Recycling? Fire Risk Alert | Leicester News

Throwing vapes and batteries in your regular trash? That’s asking for trouble—and fires. Lithium-ion batteries can spark dangerous blazes in recycling trucks and facilities, putting waste workers at risk. Single-use vapes are nearly impossible to recycle properly without manual disassembly, and the problem is exploding with how many are tossed away. Don’t guess—find a proper battery drop-off spot at supermarkets or electronics retailers. Your safety and theirs depend on it. 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/b60a799a908ef166