EMR CEO Joe Balzano speaks about efforts at his facility to curb lithium-ion battery fires, flanked by U.S. Congressmen Donald Norcross (left) and Frank Pallone. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.
Congressmen Visit EMR to Stump for Regulation of Batteries Blamed for Scrapyard Fires
Donald Norcross and Frank Pallone joined EMR CEO Joe Balzano in calling for Congress to develop a process for keeping lithium-ion batteries out of the waste and recycling streams. The rechargeable batteries, which power all manner of consumer electronics, are increasingly blamed for fires at metal recovery facilities. A local environmental group suggests that the issue lies in how the facility operates. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
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The borough considered a resolution prohibiting its property being used for immigration enforcement. It also discussed a measure condemning criticism of law enforcement from NJ Assemblyman Alex Sauickie (R, NJ-12) prior to its planned introduction in the statehouse. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...