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Town, fire officials emphasize lithium battery disposal as rising fire risk at transfer station
Summary
Fire and highway officials warned of rising fire risk from lithium-ion batteries and described steps the transfer station is taking ahead of July 1 state requirements.
Fire and highway officials told the board that lithium-ion battery disposal is an emerging hazard and that the town’s transfer-station procedures are being updated in anticipation of stricter state rules effective July 1.
Road Agent Russ Pearl and Fire Chief Tom Planchette said the transfer station has completed an operational plan required by the state and is working to set up a dedicated collection method for lithium batteries (for example, a secure container). Pearl said…
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