{"id":14984,"date":"2018-05-22T15:57:20","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T19:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/?p=14984"},"modified":"2018-05-24T11:51:47","modified_gmt":"2018-05-24T15:51:47","slug":"dont-throw-your-cell-phone-batteries-in-the-trash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/dont-throw-your-cell-phone-batteries-in-the-trash\/","title":{"rendered":"Don’t Throw Your Old Cell Phone Batteries in the Trash"},"content":{"rendered":"

Don’t Throw Your Old Cell Phone Batteries in the Trash<\/h1>\n

\"Don't<\/p>\n

Here’s a special warning for every one who uses a cellphone, laptop computer or battery-powered tool. The lithium-ion batteries that power most of our electronic devices, when improperly disposed of,\u00a0 can cause serious fires and even explosions.<\/p>\n

And it’s not just theoretical, it’s really happening.<\/p>\n

USA Today recently published an article<\/u><\/a> that captured our attention. Everyone who uses a cellphone, laptop or battery-operated power tool should be aware of the risks of\u00a0 throwing lithium-ion batteries in the trash or in the recycle bin. More and more reports are surfacing about the disastrous fires and explosions caused by the improper disposal of cellphones and\/or lithium-ion batteries.<\/p>\n

Don’t throw your old cellphone or lithium-ion batteries in the trash or recycling bin. Recycle them properly.<\/p>\n