Tag: Burlington County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling
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Batteries can be hazardous when recycled, disposed of in trash
Residents are urged to be careful about what items they toss into their curbside recycling bins. Items that may contain small lithium-ion batteries are considered hazardous because the batteries, when damaged, can short circuit and create a spark and ignite a fire, according to information provided by the Burlington County Board of Commissioners. Several small…
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Freeholders encourage residents to recycle the right way during the holidays
The Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders is asking residents to recycle smartly during the upcoming holidays and into the new year. Household waste typically increases during the holidays so residents are encouraged to pay attention to what they discard in their recycling bins and to help with collection by flattening cardboard boxes and making…