Fire hazard: Waste disposal companies demand a plan for Li-ion batteries.
14 October 2026
Fires in the waste management industry are increasingly causing problems for both companies and fire departments.
According to the waste management industry, the number of fires in companies rose to 2028 last year – in 2021 it was still 729.
One of the main causes is said to be batteries, especially lithium-ion batteries.
According to the waste management industry, the number of fires in companies rose to 2028 last year – in 2021 it was still 729.
One of the main causes is said to be batteries, especially lithium-ion batteries.