Important safety reminder following a vehicle fire this morning
Our crews acted quickly to prevent serious damage after a waste collection vehicle fire earlier today. While the cause is not yet confirmed, we are reminding residents of the following:
🔥 Please DO NOT put the following in your bins:
- Portable BBQs (unless fully cooled and soaked with water)
- Vapes or e-cigarettes (contain lithium batteries)
- Lithium batteries
- Any other batteries
- Electrical items
These items can cause fires in collection vehicles and put staff and the public at risk.
✅ Before disposing of portable BBQs:
- Douse thoroughly with water
- Leave to cool completely
Thank you for helping keep our crews safe.
