NKY residents can freely recycle their used lithium batteries at several firehouses throughout the region.
Managed through the Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub and partially funded by Rumpke, the program aims to help residents in both Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati safely dispose of lithium batteries.
“Lithium batteries are becoming more prevalent,” said Jeff Snyder, senior vice president of recycling at Rumpke, in a press release. “And when these batteries reach the end of their life, people don’t know what to do with them, so they toss them into their trash or recycling container, which leads to fires in our trucks and our facilities.”
A five-year study from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, reported over 25,000 lithium-ion battery fires throughout the country in the study period. The yearly cost of commercial lithium battery fires in the U.S. is $15.9 billion.
The following firehouses in Northern Kentucky will serve as drop-off locations:
Drop offs only collect lithium batteries. Other kinds of batteries, including car batteries, will not be accepted.
You can learn more about the program and find a full list of drop-off locations on either side of the Ohio River at the Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub’s dedicated webpage. You can also consult the Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area’s guide to see tips and best practices on battery disposal.
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