Lithium batteries disposed in trash causing garbage truck fires; How to fix the problem Three Rumpke trucks have seen smoke or flames in the last month, and Rumpke says it’s coming from what ...

Residents throwing their batteries in the trash is causing big issues for Rumpke drivers, and they pop up in places you wouldn’t expect. Even throwing out your birthday card can be a problem.

Three Rumpke trucks have seen smoke or flames in the last month, and Rumpke says it’s coming from what residents are throwing in their trash.