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If you’re throwing out old batteries don’t bin them, as they spark fires in bins. Mid West Correspondent Petula Martyn has been to Clear Ireland Recycling in Shannon, where battery fires are becoming more common. You can visit MyWaste.ie for more advice on how to safely dispose of batteries and electronic waste.