Although the July 4th weekend has passed, St. Johns County officials are reminding residents that the dangers posed by leftover fireworks debris remain. In a recent social media advisory, the county emphasized the need for proper disposal to avoid injuries and accidents.
According to a Facebook post, used fireworks should be thoroughly soaked in water to ensure they are no longer active and then placed away from any flammable materials before being discarded.
The issue goes beyond simple waste disposal habits; it concerns the safety of both waste workers and the wider community. "Proper disposal is important because fireworks are explosives," they added, "and can cause serious harm to our waste workers," the St. Johns County announcement stated. If fireworks detonate during handling, sanitation workers could suffer serious injuries.
