NHDES Credits: 1.25
Lithium-ion batteries are now one of the leading causes of fires for trash haulers, transfer stations, and waste management facilities. As of July 1, 2025, New Hampshire has banned lithium-ion batteries from disposal in the trash, making proper collection, storage, and recycling more important than ever.
In this NH Recycles Solid Waste Seminar, we cover practical steps operators and municipal staff can take to prevent fires, protect staff and facilities, and educate residents. Topics include the NH lithium-ion battery disposal ban, battery collection and separation best practices, scrap metal safety, two-stage scrap inspection, damaged battery management, working with local fire departments, resident education, signage, operating plans, incident reporting, and real New Hampshire facility fire case studies.
This seminar is designed for transfer station operators, public works staff, recycling coordinators, municipal leaders, fire safety partners, and anyone involved in solid waste and recycling operations.