SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA, Iowa — The Scott County Waste Commission is reporting an increase of small fires in their work due to people trashing and recycling certain types of batteries the wrong way.
The commission wants to remind residents to not dispose of or recycle rechargeable batteries with normal methods. The batteries and other types of electronic waste have the capacity to catch fire when they are damaged during the disposal or recycling processes. If recycled with flammable items like paper or cardboard, the batteries can cause larger fires.
Rechargable batteries and similar electronic waste should be disposed of at the electronic recycling facility in Davenport. Scott and Rock Island County residents can use the facility without charge.