What do white goods, air conditioners, batteries, gas bottles and motor oil have in common? They're all free to drop off at Townsville's waste transfer stations. Water and Resource Recovery Committee chairperson Russ Cook said adding items like batteries, gas bottles and motor oil to household bins was dangerous, as they combust. "Safety is paramount for Council and the community, which is why we're reminding residents to never throw batteries, gas bottles, camping stoves and cannisters, marine flares and chemicals or motor oil into their residential bins.

https://www.miragenews.com/waste-safety-in-townsville-residents-hands-1097669/

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