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Firefighters issue urgent PSA after noticing dangerous trend in garbage: 'Skip the bin, turn [them] in'
The right way to dispose of batteries—and where to do it
The National Waste and Recycling Foundation President and CEO, Michael E. Hoffman, joins FOX5 DC to Raise Awareness of the Dangers of Battery Fires
September 9, 2025, (WTTG) Michael E. Hoffman from the National Waste and Recycling Foundation (NWRF) warns the DC-metro area about the significant fire risk posed by modern batteries, especially lithium-ion types, and shares details about NWRF's new campaign encouraging people to properly dispose of batteries. In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service NWRF and mascot, Woodsy Owl, have a new message to share with the public, encouraging people to "Skip the bin, turn your batteries in."
Woodsy Owl Helps Raise Awareness of Safe Battery Disposal in New Regional PSA Campaign
The National Waste & Recycling Foundation and USDA Forest Service’s icon, Woodsy Owl, team up to raise public awareness on battery safety and proper disposal.
FDNY releases new PSA as lithium-ion batteries continue to pose a threat
FDNY reminds citizens to be mindful of where lithium-ion batteries are charged and disposed of as a lithium-ion battery was determined to be the cause of a fatal 2-alarm fire.
Lithium-ion battery explosion prompts fire response in La Jolla
San Diego Fire-Rescue crews responded early to reports of an explosion at a La Jolla apartment complex, caused by lithium-ion batteries that had exploded inside a utility closet.
Burton Fire battles lithium battery fire for over an hour
Improperly disposed of lithium batteries caused a fire in a dumpster on July 15th in Burston South Carolina.
Recycling Truck Fire Started with Lithium-Ion Batteries
A recycling truck caught fire in Sunderland, Massachusetts, caused by improperly discarded lithium-ion batteries.
Lithium-ion battery sparks Bronx fire that hurts 14
A dozen people were sent to the hospital after a lithium-ion battery started a fire in the Bronx.
Electric scooter sparks fire at multi-unit building in Kalihi
An e-scooter caught fire in Kalihi, damaging personal property and causing injuries. The Honolulu Fire Department is now spreading awareness about lithium-ion battery safety.
House fire caused by lithium battery in Harford causes $75,000 in damage
A lithium-ion battery, intended for use in a remote-controlled boat, caught fire and caused approximately $75,000 in damage to a Baltimore-area home.
They power almost everything now. But how safe are the lithium-ion batteries in your home?
A new survey found that a quarter of Americans don’t know what lithium batteries are. Reporter Letitia Perry discusses how lithium batteries can cause unexpected house fires.
Kenosha County house fire linked to lithium-ion battery
A charging lithium‑ion battery for a drone, overheated and sparked a fire that completely destroyed a home in Kansasville, Wisconsin.
Fire Forced Delta Emergency Landing—One Of At Least 35 Lithium Battery Incidents So Far This Year
A Delta Air Lines flight made an emergency landing on July 7th, after a passenger’s lithium battery-powered device caught fire mid flight.
Woodsy Owl turns 54 with a new message:
“Skip the Bin—Turn Your Batteries In!