That electric toothbrush you’ve been meaning to throw away? It could be more dangerous than you think, especially if it ends up in your household waste.And it’s not just toothbrushes. Power banks, rechargeable toys, vapes and other battery-powered gadgets can all pose serious fire risks when disposed of incorrectly.The problem isn’t necessarily the device itself, but what happens to its battery after it’s thrown away. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Once household waste is collected, it goes through several stages of transportation and processing. Waste bags are moved, compressed and sometimes pressed into bales.If a battery gets crushed or damaged during this process, it can overheat and catch fire.And these fires aren’t limited to waste facilities.They can start inside collection trucks during transportation or while waste is being processed, putting workers, equipment and surrounding areas at risk.That’s why WasteServ is urging the public to think twice before throwing away anything containing a battery.Whether it’s an old electric toothbrush, a broken toy or a forgotten power bank, these items should never end up in your regular household waste. A small change in how you dispose of your waste could help prevent a serious fire.A small change in how you dispose of your waste could help prevent a serious fire.For more information about WasteServ’s ‘Be Smart. No Spark.’ campaign and how to correctly dispose of these items, visit WasteServ’s website.Know someone who throws everything into the same bin?Share this article with them. You might just help prevent the next fire!•