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Hillsborough County warns of rising garbage truck fires linked to improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries

The county said its campaign has boosted battery drop-offs to 15 drums over six months as truck fires linked to lithium-ion batteries continue.

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Hillsborough County waste officials are expanding public education programs to prevent dangerous garbage truck fires caused by improperly discarded lithium-ion batteries.

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People Keep Damaging Garbage Trucks by Throwing Car Batteries in the Trash

Discarded batteries put one garbage truck out of commission, and have caused aggressive fires in others.

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Hillsborough County warns of rising garbage truck fires linked to improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries

Hillsborough County waste officials are expanding public education programs to prevent dangerous garbage truck fires caused by improperly discarded lithium-ion batteries.

·Florida, United States
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FOX13news broke the news in Florida, United States on Friday, May 29, 2026.
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