People rely on batteries to power everything from their remote control to their toothbrush, but it isn't always clear what to do with those batteries when they die. Consumer Reports offers a handy ...

Daniel writes guides on how to use the internet, explainers on how modern technology works, and the occasional smartwatch or e-reader review. He especially likes deep diving into niche topics that ...

You probably don’t think too much about the batteries that power the many electronic devices you rely on daily until, of course, they run out of juice. While it’s ...

Which types of household batteries can be safely discarded with my regular garbage, and which types of batteries should I be recycling? Brenda in Red Cliff Thanks for the question, Brenda, and for ...

As the world slowly transitions to cleaner energy, batteries are increasingly in the news. But batteries come with a perplexing twist: What to do with them once they've died? Do you find yourself with ...

How to dispose of spent rechargeable batteries can provoke questions in the summer during preparations for the new academic year. At Purdue, Radiological and Environmental Management provides ...

A symbol on the back of a rechargeable Li-ion battery means the battery should not be thrown in the trash. (KSN Photo) WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Several small landfill fires in Saline County popped up on ...

An East Earl Township fire last month involved 13 or 14 fire companies, the state Department of Environmental Protection and a Lancaster County hazmat team, several small explosions, smoke from all ...