Iowa City Landfill sees increase in fires due to improper battery disposal

Iowa City Landfill sees increase in fires due to improper battery disposal

A spark from a lithium-ion battery can quickly turn into a full-on blaze, just like it did earlier this month at the Iowa City Landfill.

Safe battery disposal a key focus at 2025 waste conference

The challenges of lithium battery fires were high on the agenda on day one of the annual waste management conference in Coffs Harbour. There’s nearly 700 delegates attending, over 100 presenters, and 70 councils are represented.

Lithium-ion battery fire hazards: FPASA’s safety education

By Diane Silcock LITHIUM-ION battery fires are complex. Worldwide, the fire industry is grappling with determining optimal solutions for the extinguishing of these fires, which are self-sustaining due to the […] The post Lithium-ion battery fire hazards: FPASA’s safety education appeared first on Cape Business News.