Yesterday’s bin collections were disrupted by a lorry fire

We’re not sure what started the fire yesterday but there are key things you can do to avoid causing another one.

What can (and can't) go in your bins

Barbecues and hot ashes

With the hot weather, barbecues can take up to 48 hours to cool down. Disposable barbecues should go in your refuse (green) bin but please ensure that they’re cold before you put them in. You may find that dousing them with water helps.

Batteries

Batteries, particularly lithium batteries (which you get in things like phones, vapes and some electronic toys) can cause fires if they are crushed in the back of a vehicle.

Batteries and vapes can be recycled at most places that sell them or at the HWRC (tip). Small electrical items can also be recycled at HWRCs.