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Lithium-ion battery disposal ban
Summary
Starting December 1, lithium-ion batteries can't go in NC landfills. Cary doesn't collect them, so residents should use the Cary Waste Wizard or Wake/Chatham County household hazardous waste facilities.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Residents and waste workers, since keeping batteries out of the trash cuts fire risk at landfills.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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