Flood Debris Management Reminders and Resources

Flood Debris Management Reminders and Resources Our thoughts are with those in areas affected by the significant rainfall and flooding. As impacted Vermonters begin to clean out their debris wastes, we want to remind all of the hazardous and dangerous wastes that need to be kept separate from the trash.   After a flood event,…

DEC Ensures Safe Battery Collection and Recycling at Transfer Stations

DEC Ensures Safe Battery Collection and Recycling at Transfer Stations Montpelier, Vt. – In the past year, several battery fires have occurred at transfer stations throughout the Northeast. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that lithium-ion batteries caused over 240 fires at 64 facilities between 2013 and 2020. Common sources included consumer devices like cell phones, tablets, laptops,…