Proper hazardous material disposal highlighted after Kelowna recycling truck catches fire

Proper hazardous material disposal highlighted after Kelowna recycling truck catches fire

A fire that erupted inside a recycling truck in Kelowna, B.C., this week is prompting an important reminder about hazardous material being tossed into recycling bins. “Very scary situation,” said Cynthia Coates, supervisor of solid waste services with the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO). “It seems to be a little bit more prevalent as we see more and more lithium ion batteries out there in the world. They seem to be a big culprit.” On Wednesday, a driver of a recycling truck...
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