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  - ARMCHAIRMAYOR.CA - A La Une - 09/Jul 23:42

FIRE – Another recycling facility blaze caused by lithium-ion batteries

Residents are being warned to be careful with the disposal of lithium-ion batteries in the wake of a fourth fire at a Kamloops recycling facility. On Thursday, June 19, 2025, a fire broke out on the tipping floor at the Emterra material recycling facility. It originated in a load delivered by a City truck, and it is believed that the fire was caused by a lithium-ion battery that had been improperly disposed of. Lithium-ion batteries — commonly found in everyday items like cell phones, laptops, power tools, gaming consoles, baby monitors, vaping pens, and hearing aids — can pose serious hazards when tossed into regular recycling or garbage bins. The batteries are highly reactive and can spontaneously ignite, creating dangerous situations for recycling and waste management personnel and infrastructure, according to a reminder issued today (July 9, 2025) by the City. Batteries of any kind should be taken to a designated collection site. The latest incident follows three fires at the Emterra facility in early spring, prompting the City and Recycle BC to issue a strong reminder to residents that batteries do not belong in curbside garbage or recycling carts or bins, as they can pose a serious risk to [...]

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