COSTLY TOSS New trash law coming into effect in 2028 – and it means $10,000 fines for throwing away batteriesANYONE caught tossing batteries in the trash could soon be slapped with fines of up to $10,000 under a new law set to kick in during 2028. Over the past 10 years, First Star Recycling has had at least a dozen fires, according to the company’s CEO, Jordan Leahy. Leahy stressed that particular fire was not caused by improper recycling. It also bans the improper disposal of batteries in landfills, targeting the behavior that can turn trash loads into tinder. “This isn’t just a First Star Recycling problem.