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Batteries burn or explode when compacted in rubbish trucks.

After a station fire in 2019, firefighters became more aware of the risk they posed.

Council is warning people to dispose of lithium batteries correctly after several fires.

Don’t put any battery of any size in any kerbside bin, says council.

Emphasis remains on recovering resources, reusing and recycling.

Two large fires in Te Rapa, Hamilton, happened within four days of each other.

Paint, cylinders, human faeces and even a hand gun have stopped recycling sorting lines.

Christopher Luxon acknowledged sensitivity but emphasised the need for growth.

Ross Fleet follows the family tradition of firefighting service.

A protest was organised for outside the mine this morning.