(FOX40.COM) — Sacramento city officials are reminding the public about how to safely dispose of fireworks and barbecue materials after using them for their Fourth of July celebrations.
“We want to encourage residents to be extra careful when disposing of fireworks, briquettes, and propane tanks, due to the potential for these materials to cause a fire,” said Jesa David, spokesperson for the Sacramento Recycling and Solid Waste Division.
Here is how Sacramento residents can safely dispose of used or unused fireworks, according to the Recycling and Solid Waste Division:
•Completely submerge fireworks in a bucket of water
•Allow to soak for at least 15 minutes, or overnight for larger fireworks
•Double wrap the soaked fireworks in plastic wrap or plastic bags so they don’t dry out
•Placed wrapped fireworks in outside container used for trash
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Safely disposing of BBQ materials
Briquettes are materials used for barbeque fuel, typically in the form of charcoal. If they’re still warm, briquettes can start a fire if they’re put inside the trash or in a garbage truck.