Why Battery Recycling Must Become a National Priority for America’s Health and Safety

Every day, millions of Americans toss dead household batteries into junk drawers or regular trash bins without a second thought. But beneath this convenience lies a growing threat to our communities, the environment, and even the brave first responders tasked with waste management.Batteries contain heavy metals like cadmium and nickel that leach into soil and water once dumped in landfills. Even more alarming are the lithium-ion batteries—found in everything from power tools to cordless vacuums—that can ignite fires inside garbage trucks and recycling centers. This is not a distant problem; it’s happening now on American soil.Can America Afford to Ignore...