"If a battery comes into the waste, it's an immediate risk of fire because if a battery is not handled correctly it can spark and that can cause thermal runway and then create a fire risk," said Grime ...

As well as running the risk of being fined, disposing of batteries incorrectly can lead to fires and environmental pollution. Here's how to prevent it.

All those old wires, cords, tablets, phones and other electronics aren't just taking up space in drawers and closets – they're also extensively covering the planet. A United Nations report released ...