VIDEO: A garbage load in a sanitation truck caught fire this morning in downtown Walla Walla, leading to a quick response from the driver who safely dumped the load in a nearby parking lot, according to the City of Walla Walla Government’s Facebook page. The incident has prompted a reminder to residents to be cautious about what they place in their garbage containers. Specifically, the city advises against disposing of batteries, fluorescent lights and chemicals in regular trash.
The City of Walla Walla stresses that these items should be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, where they can be disposed of for free. Batteries, especially lithium-ion ones found in items like cell phones and power tools, are a common cause of fires. Nationwide, about 5,000 battery-related fires occur annually at waste facilities, according to the City of Walla Walla.
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