DEH encourages safer disposal of batteries to prevent fires

The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) is encouraging the public to safely dispose of used batteries in the light of the recent fire at the George Town landfill last week Sunday night. All batteries should be handled with care. Batteries that have been improperly disposed of can damage the environment, harm people and cause fires. We all have a role to play in preserving our environment and our health today for a better future for all. The careless act of disposing batteries as ordinary waste could have a very negative impact on our lives.DEH Director, Mr. Richard Simms, said. According to DEH, proper disposal of batteries will not only reduce the numbers of fires at the landfill but it will have a positive impact on the environment as many batteries contain corrosive materials and heavy metals threaten human health and the environment.DEH also said that batteries should also…

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