Batteries19 Oct 2024How should we dispose of disposable vapes?As fires caused by lithium batteries - as found in vapes - increase, how can we bin them safely?19 Oct 2024London15 Oct 2024Warning binned vapes and batteries sparking firesVapes and lithium batteries should be recycled at specific places rather than thrown away.15 Oct 2024England14 Oct 2024Do not throw vapes in the bin, urge waste workersBatteries, disposable vapes and discarded laptops put in the bin are putting refuse workers at risk.14 Oct 202419 Sep 2024Hopes remain for gigafactory investmentGovernment policies could see firms once again look to Northumberland, a councillor says.19 Sep 2024Tyne11 Sep 2024Battery recycling scheme launched to prevent firesPeople in West Berkshire can now leave common household batteries on top of their bins for collection.11 Sep 20248 Sep 2024Concerns grow over steep increase in battery firesResidents across Cambridgeshire are being urged to dispose of batteries and electrical goods safely.8 Sep 2024England3 Sep 2024Batteries warning after second fire at waste plantPeople are being urged not to put batteries in bins after a blaze at a household recycling centre.3 Sep 202423 Jul 2024Safety warning as e-bikes grow in popularityAn electric bike shop owner voices concerns over the safety of some electric e-bikes.23 Jul 2024Bristol21 Jun 2024Plans for battery storage site in Wineham approved Mid Sussex District Council say battery storage is a "critical national priority".21 Jun 2024