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South County Fire responded to a container fire Monday morning at Snohomish County’s Southwest Recycling and Transfer Station in Mountlake Terrace. No injuries were reported, and crews overhauled the area to ensure the fire was completely extinguished, according to South County Fire’s Facebook post.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office.
Fire officials reminded residents that what goes into household garbage and recycling bins can have serious consequences.
Residents should never place the following items in garbage or recycling containers:
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Hot coals or ashes. Let them cool completely before disposal.
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Batteries of any kind, especially lithium-ion batteries used in electronics and tools.
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Combustible liquids such as gasoline, paint thinner or solvents.
For information on how to safely dispose of hazardous items, visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/solidwaste
Find battery recycling locations at call2recycle.org.
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