What Are the Risks of Damaged Batteries? Fire, Toxins, and Practical Prevention

A damaged lithium-ion battery can fail in a way that does not stay small. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has reported over 25,000 overheating or fire incidents involving lithium-ion batteries across many consumer products over a multi-year period ending around 2018-2023. Those events can lead to rapid fire spread, toxic fumes, and serious … Read more

How to Dispose of Batteries Properly (and Avoid Trash Truck Fires)

A battery thrown into regular trash can end up doing more than sitting in a landfill. In March 2026, lithium batteries were linked to trash truck fires in Burlington, Iowa and Media, Pennsylvania, after batteries ignited during compaction and transport. These events create cleanup costs, safety risks, and air pollution. Because of that, the obligation … Read more