Lewis County Solid Waste warns of battery disposal fire risks
Lewis County Solid Waste says batteries should be removed from items before disposal after four battery-related fires at its station in the past 30 days.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
Lewis County Solid Waste is reminding residents to remove batteries from items before bringing them to the Solid Waste Station. The facility has a designated area for battery disposal, and residents who are unsure where an item belongs can ask a staff member before disposing of it.
The reminder follows four battery-related fires at the station during the past 30 days, according to Lewis County Solid Waste. The department said residents can contact it at (315) 376-5101 for more information.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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