A recent study commissioned by the industry associations ASA, BDE, bvse, CMA and VKU reveals a worrying trend: Fire incidents at 181 surveyed waste and recycling facilities almost tripled between 2021 and 2025. Lithium-ion batteries accounted for around 73 percent of clearly identified fire causes in 2025. These findings describe the surveyed facilities and are not a nationwide estimate. asa-ev.de
Batteries inside small electrical devices and disposable vapes can enter unsuitable waste streams unnoticed. If damaged, they can ignite during collection, transport or storage, putting people and operations at risk. asa-ev.de
For SmoliTec, these findings highlight the importance of managing batteries carefully from the outset. Our solutions for separate collection and protective storage of lithium batteries address practical areas where businesses can improve their procedures.
From workshops and retailers to industrial sites, clearly marked collection points, suitable containers and informed staff all play a role. Batteries and battery-powered devices should never be placed in general waste.
SmoliTec helps businesses identify solutions that suit their operational requirements.