Dublin Residents Urged to Dispose Batteries Safely After Two Garbage Truck Fires
Dublin residents are urged to dispose of batteries and hazardous items responsibly following two recent garbage truck fires. The incidents, caused by improper disposal, have raised safety concerns and highlighted the importance of correct waste management.
On July 22, 2025, a garbage truck in San Ramon caught fire due to batteries, serving as a stark reminder for residents to avoid disposing of batteries in their trash. This incident follows two similar fires in Dublin within the last two weeks, both likely caused by batteries. The StopWaste locator offers nearby options for safe battery recycling in Alameda County.
Proper disposal of batteries and hazardous waste is crucial to prevent truck fires, which not only endanger waste management workers but also pose a risk to nearby neighborhoods. Dublin's trash service provider, Amador Valley Industries, now operated by a Waste Connections subsidiary, has partnered with Panda Waste Services for weekly waste, garbage, and organic waste collection. However, the responsibility lies with residents to ensure they do not place batteries in their black trash cart and keep hazardous items like solvents, propane canisters, and pool chemicals out of curbside trash. Crushing batteries in garbage trucks can cause sparks, overheating, and ignition of surrounding trash, leading to fires.
Dublin residents are advised to use proper drop-off points for recycling batteries and to keep hazardous items out of their trash. By doing so, they can help prevent garbage truck fires, ensure the safety of waste management workers, and maintain a safe environment for their community.
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