A phone battery that's finished the day, a laptop battery that's reached the end of its life, or a scooter battery that no longer holds a charge... When these devices are no longer usable, most of us first instinctfully throw them in a drawer or, worse, dispose of them with household waste. However, this seemingly innocent habit can trigger a massive chain reaction of fires, from garbage trucks to recycling facilities.
The Time Bomb in the Trash: Why Is It Dangerous?
Lithium-ion batteries tend to react when they are physically damaged or crushed.
If a battery is punctured or crushed during the compaction process in garbage trucks collecting household waste, it will trigger a chain reaction of heat within seconds. ⚠️ Toxic Gases: Not only the flame, but also the gases released during combustion are extremely dangerous for the environment and human health. — Uncontrollable Fires: Lithium fires, which start in landfills, are one of the most difficult types of fires to stop with standard fire fighting methods.
3 Golden Rules for Proper Recycling
Safely disposing of your old batteries protects both your home and the environment:
Beware of Swollen Batteries!
If you notice that the casing of an old device is swollen, this means that the battery is releasing gas and could catch fire at any moment. Absolutely do not tamper with, puncture, or keep a battery in this condition at home.
Envoy Fire’s Role in Waste Management
Lithium battery recycling facilities and storage areas are the points with the highest fire risk. Envoy Fire, with its special extinguishing solutions for these facilities, stops fires in the waste process at the very beginning. Our technology, which provides complete extinguishing in 23 seconds, is the only line of defense that can prevent a recycling facility from burning down completely.
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Remember: A small battery, when mishandled, can cause a major disaster. To protect the future, put your batteries in the right place and entrust your safety to Envoy Fire.
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