The Town of Clarkston released a waste management tip in June regarding the dangers associated with lithium-ion batteries. The notice stated that these batteries pose a safety hazard and should not be placed in trash or recycling bins.
Risks of battery ignition
According to the town, lithium-ion batteries can ignite within collection carts, trucks, or at processing facilities.
Commonly found lithium-ion devices
Lithium-ion batteries are found in various household items and electronics. Examples provided include laptops, smartphones, tablets, cameras, gaming controllers, electric vehicles, e-bikes, cordless vacuums, electric toothbrushes, and smart home devices like thermostats and doorbells.
How to dispose safely
For safe and responsible disposal, the town directed residents to visit https://batterysafetynow.org/ to locate a nearby battery drop-off location.
New municipal website update
Additionally, the town noted that its refreshed municipal website was up and running as of March 2026, providing improved access to updates and services.
