‘Zombie batteries’ causing hundreds of waste fires, experts warn
Industry urges people not to throw out dead batteries with household rubbish or recycling “Zombie batteries” are causing hundreds of fires a year at waste and recycling sites, industry experts have warned. They are urging people to ensure dead batteries are not thrown away in household rubbish or recycling.

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