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Properly Dispose of Lithium-Ion Batteries

May 16, 2024June 18, 2024 wmadmin

Did you know putting lithium-ion batteries into your waste or recycling is dangerous? The chemicals in them can leak, and the batteries can combust under pressure leading to hot-burning fires. Help keep our hard-working team safe and check for battery drop-off locations in your community. 

Learn more at wm.com/recycleright.

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