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6 things you should never throw in the trash – and what to do for safe disposal instead

When it comes to decluttering or disposing of household items, it can be tempting to toss everything straight into the trash. However, certain items pose serious environmental and safety risks if not ...
WIS TV

Throwing away your batteries with other trash? Here’s why officials say you shouldn’t

CHAPIN, S.C. (WIS) - Officials are sounding the alarm about how to properly throw away household waste following an incident in Chapin on Tuesday. A lithium battery not properly disposed of caused a ...
The Telegraph

Here are 6 Macon household items that are dangerous to throw out on trash day

Several daily used items aren’t safe to dispose of in trash cans or out for disposal.. Cameron Smith Cameron Smith With Macon’s recent history of illegal dumping and trash pickup issues, here are some ...
WVXU

After trash fires, Rumpke is reminding folks how to properly throw things away

A Rumpke truck driver had to empty the contents of the truck onto the parking lot of the Oxford Community Park. The cause was determined to be fireworks improperly placed in curbside trash, according ...
WUSA

Here's why you should never throw batteries in the trash or curbside recycling

DERWOOD, Md. — In honor of America Recycles Day, Montgomery County officials are raising awareness about a growing environmental and safety hazard: the improper disposal of batteries. On Friday at the ...