WATCH: Fireworks cause garbage truck fire in West Chester
Jul. 9—Rumpke is warning residents about throwing away fireworks after a fire in a garbage truck on West Chester Twp. on Friday morning.
The fire happened about 4 a.m. on Tylersville Road, the company said.
"Placing flammable items in the trash or recycling places Rumpke employees, our facilities and the motoring public in harms way," said Bridgett Biggs, safety manager, Rumpke. "While fireworks are accepted in our program, they should be soaked in water prior to disposal to prevent them from reigniting."
The driver pulled into an empty parking lot to dump the garbage, and the fire department responded.
Rumpke offered additional safety tips, including: — Decrease Flammability: In addition to soaking fireworks in water, resident should also soak charcoal embers in water, prior to disposing of them in you trash. — Check the Label: A lot of household cleaning supplies contain dangerous chemicals. If the container features a label including "Danger" or "Poison", it is hazardous waste. Don't place the item in your trash or recycling container. — Research Local Options: Most local solid waste districts offer residents disposal options for household hazardous wastes. Please contact your local solid waste management office for more details. — Don't Include: Propane and helium tanks, pool chemicals, lithium ion batteries liquids and items marked flammable, combustible or hazardous aren't accepted and should never be placed in trash or recycling containers. Contact your local solid waste district for disposal options. — Solidify Paint: If disposing of paint, please make sure the paint is completely dried out prior to placing it in the garbage. Cat litter is a great way to solidify the material.
