Batteries

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 Batteries, BSC, Ewaste, Hazardous waste, Opinion

Three rubbish trucks in one shire catch fire

In the past six weeks, three SOLO garbage truck loads in the Tweed have caught fire, forcing drivers to dump ‘hot loads’ out of their trucks to prevent more serious blazes. The fires are likely the result of batteries being incorrectly disposed of in residential bins particularly as rechargeable and embedded batteries are becoming increasingly common in everyday devices. Read More
Battery fires
 Batteries, Battery Stewardship Council, Hazardous waste, Latest News, Legislation

What does it take to stop battery fires?

By Libby Chaplin, CEO, B-cycle
Batteries are essential to our modern lives, but when they end up in general waste and recycling streams, they become a threat to people, trucks, infrastructure and the environment. Australia sees nearly 30 battery fires every day. Waste collection vehicles are burning. Workers are being harmed. Read More
Batteries, Ewaste, Hazardous waste, Opinion

Leading the charge in battery collection

In the realm of sustainability and environmental responsibility, Ecobatt, part of the Ecocycle Group, has a network of more than 6,500 battery collection points strategically placed across the nation. Ecobatt provides solutions for consumer convenience and round-the-clock monitored smart sensor technology, offering proper disposal options for all portable batteries. This includes Lithium-ion batteries, which require safe collection and handling processes. Read More