WDIO-TV Created: December 30, 2020 05:36 PM
Managers of a recycling and disposal site are reminding people not to leave explosives at the facility after workers found a hand grenade on the day after Christmas.
The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District says staff members at the Materials Recovery Center, on Ridgeview Road near Rice Lake Road, found the grenade wrapped in bubble wrap inside of a metal tin. The discovery forced the facility to close for the rest of the day as staff members worked with local authorities to remove the explosive device.
WLSSD says it is believed someone left the item for disposal only and did not intend any harm.
Fox21Online
December 30, 2020
DULUTH, Minn. – Western Lake Superior Sanitary District is cautioning residents to not transport or dispose of explosive materials they may find after staff discovered a hand grenade in the mixed waste area at WLSSD’s Material Recovery Center earlier this week.
According to a recent press release, staff discovered the explosive device on Saturday wrapped in bubble wrap and found it inside of a metal tin.
They believe the device was left for disposal only with no intent to cause harm.
WLSSD says when the device was found staff was moved off of the site and closed the Materials Recovery Center for the day.
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