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Johnson County urges residents to recycle lithium batteries, not toss them in trash or recycling
Summary
County staff warned that damaged lithium batteries can cause fires and said residents may drop off batteries free by appointment at the Johnson County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Olathe collection sites, participating home improvement stores or via recyclespot.org.
Staff member (Staff member) for Johnson County warned residents that damaged lithium batteries can start fires and urged using designated collection locations rather than regular trash or recycling.
County staff said lithium batteries—found in cell phones, laptops, drills, power tools and rechargeable vacuums—“when damaged, can cause serious…
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