There are numerous firehouses in the area where residents of NKY are welcome to recycle their spent lithium batteries.
Managed through the Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub and partially funded by Rumpke, the program aims to help residents in both Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati safely dispose of lithium batteries.
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According to a news statement from Jeff Snyder, senior vice president of recycling at Rumpke, lithium batteries are becoming more common. Additionally, many throw these batteries into their trash or recycling bin when they reach the end of their useful lives because they are unsure of what to do with them, which causes fires in our trucks and facilities.
According to a five-year research conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were more than 25,000 lithium-ion battery fires nationwide during that time. In the United States, commercial lithium battery fires cost $15.9 billion annually.
Northern Kentucky firehouses listed below will be used as drop-off sites:
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Central Campbell Co. Fire District
on Alexandria Pike in Cold Spring -
City of Covington, No. 1
on East Robbins Street in Covington -
City of Covington, No. 5
on Hands Pike in Covington -
Fort Wright Fire Department
on Kyles Lane in Fort Wright -
Ludlow Fire Department
on Oak Street in Ludlow
Only lithium batteries are collected by drop-off locations. Car batteries and other types of batteries won’t be accepted.
You can learn more about the program and find a full list of drop-off locations on either side of the Ohio River at
the Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub s dedicated webpage
. You can also consult the
Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area s guide
to see tips and best practices on battery disposal.
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