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Waukee staff warns of recycling‑facility fires; city lists local battery drop‑offs
Summary
A city staff member warned that about 5,000 fires occur annually at recycling facilities from discarded lithium‑ion batteries and said Waukee offers dedicated drop‑off locations at City Hall and the public works facility; residents were directed to calderrecycle.org for more locations.
A City staff member warned that about 5,000 fires occur each year at recycling facilities because of discarded lithium‑ion batteries and urged Waukee residents to use designated battery drop‑off locations.
The announcement stressed immediate fire risks and pointed people to local and online disposal options. The staff member said: "Did you know about 5,000 fires happen at recycling facilities due to lithium ion batteries per year? Do not throw them away in your regular trash can or recycling bin. To dispose of your lithium ion batteries, you need to find a special drop off location. Here in Waukee, we have 1 at City Hall and at a public works. Go to calderrecycle.org to find a drop off location near you."
The staff member advised that lithium‑ion batteries should not be placed in regular trash or curbside recycling because they can ignite during handling or processing. According to the announcement, Waukee maintains a drop‑off location at City Hall and a drop‑off point at the city's public works facility. The staff member directed residents to calderrecycle.org for a list of authorized drop‑off sites and additional disposal guidance.
The briefing consisted of a short public-safety notice; no formal votes or policy changes were recorded in the transcript segment.
