Prevent Fires: Dispose Batteries Responsibly

Written By Robert Gray

Lithium-ion Batteries

Responsible Disposal Prevents Fire

Waste management facilities up and down the country have been severely damaged by fires caused by lithium-ion batteries- it is estimated nearly 50% of all recycling and waste fires are started by lithium-ion batteries.

When mixed in with other waste, these batteries pose a serious risk to starting a fire whether in the bin, in transport or when being processed at waste sites.

Lithium-ion batteries are commonly found in:

  • Power tools

  • Smartphones/Tablets

  • Vapes

Here at Gray’s Recycling Services, we ask that you please keep lithium-ion batteries out of your skips and bins. If you have batteries that you need to dispose of, please contact us direct and we will be able to assist you.

Robert Gray
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