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Officials stress safe battery disposal ahead of North Carolina law change

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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Wake County officials are stressing the importance of safely disposing of lithium-ion batteries ahead of a change in state law. Starting December 1st, these batteries will no longer be allowed to be disposed of in landfills.

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CBS 17 Raleigh
Wake County stresses safe battery disposal ahead of state law change (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)
Published Oct 5, 2026
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Wake County officials are stressing the importance of safely disposing of lithium-ion batteries ahead of a change in state law. Starting December 1st, these batteries will no longer be allowed to be disposed of in landfills.
FOX8 WGHP
Officials stress safe battery disposal ahead of North Carolina law change (opens FOX8 WGHP)
Published Oct 6, 2026
FOX8 WGHP's feed description
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Wake County officials are stressing the importance of safely disposing of lithium-ion batteries ahead of a change in state law. Starting December 1st, these batteries will no longer be allowed to be disposed of in landfills.