OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The City of Oklahoma City is reminding residents to be mindful of what they're throwing away. According to the City of OKC, a trash truck recently caught fire in northwest Oklahoma City due to a kerosene lantern. LOCAL NEWS: ‘Game-changer’: EMBARK expands servic es to support local youth Garbage truck fire in NW OKC. Image courtesy City of OKC. Garbage truck fire in NW OKC. Image courtesy City of OKC. Residents are reminded to avoid putting the following in the garbage: Lithium Ion batteries or items that contain them (toys, hoverboards, e-scooters, drones, etc.) Pool chemicals, chlorine Gasoline, liquid charcoal or similar flammable liquids Paint thinners, motor oils, brake fluids Propane tanks - small or large Used charcoal (let soak in a tub of water overnight before putting charcoal bricks in your trash cart) These items can be taken to the City's Household Hazardous Waste facility at 1621 S Portland Ave. To learn more, visit OKC.gov. ...read more read less