Sacramento residents urged to practice mindful waste disposal after multiple trash fires

(FOX40.COM) — The City of Sacramento is asking residents to be more mindful when disposing of trash after two refuse vehicles were damaged by trash pile fires.

Items like batteries, propane canisters, electronics and flammable chemicals pose the greatest fire risk, according to the city.

“We know most people don’t think of batteries as ‘hazardous,’ but their potential to start a fire is why they should never be put in with household trash,” said Recycling and Solid Waste Division spokesperson Jesa David said. “It’s important for all of our safety to be aware of how to dispose of potentially dangerous items like batteries, e-waste, propane tanks, chemicals and other household hazardous waste.”

Residents looking to safely dispose of these hazardous waste items can schedule a household junk pickup by calling 311.

Items powered by gasoline-driven motors or propane like camp stoves and lawnmowers need to have all fuel removed before being put out for curbside pickup.

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