Whether or not you can throw away and how you recycle your old, used batteries all depends on what kind of battery it is and ...

A lithium-ion battery for a power tool sitting on a work bench - Sersol/Getty Images Lithium-ion batteries have become an important aspect of our everyday lives, powering everything from smartphones ...

SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Lithium-ion batteries are commonly found in everyday items, like cell phones, digital cameras, and other electronic devices. Not storing them properly can cause a fire. The ...

From recycling metal tools to properly handling power equipment, discover responsible disposal methods that keep hazardous ...

APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - Lithium-ion batteries are becoming ubiquitous, being found almost everywhere, and when they’re used up, some may not think twice about tossing them in the trash. However, ...

COLUMBIA — The Columbia Fire Department is warning about how to properly take care of and dispose of lithium-ion batteries after a lithium-ion battery exploded in a Columbia home on Friday night.

Over the last two decades or so, there's been a significant shift in the way that battery-powered devices are rolled out. These days, it's rare for anything particularly substantial, like handheld ...

An improperly discarded lithium battery is being blamed for a fire that started on a garbage truck and was extinguished on an Edwardsville street Friday. Incidents like this are happening across the ...

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Lithium-ion batteries are igniting fires in homes, trucks and even airplanes across the nation — with a growing threat that has local officials urging residents to handle these ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa — National Battery Day is here, reminding us all how many batteries we use on a daily basis. From the phone we all constantly have in our hand, to the clock that wakes us up in the ...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Fire Department wants to remind you of some important battery safety tips that could help save your life. SFD recently released a public service announcement (PSA) about ...