Battery disposal warning after bin lorry fireplace

Residents throughout the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough are being reminded of the significance of accurately disposing of batteries.

Batteries ought to by no means be disposed of in your family bins and as an alternative, they need to be taken to your native family recycling centre or to native outlets which promote batteries.

Waste positioned in family bins is compacted in assortment automobiles which may injury batteries inflicting them to ignite, posing a major danger to assortment workers, the automobile and members of the general public. Improper disposal of batteries may result in environmental injury brought on by pollution leaking out of the batteries.

Less than a yr in the past, a fireplace broke out inside an ABC Council bin lorry which was on a routine assortment run close to Dromore. Quick pondering workers managed to flee hurt by emptying the contents from the bin lorry and so they additionally stopped the hearth from destroying the automobile.

Lord Mayor of ABC Borough, Alderman Stephen Moutray stated it was necessary individuals realised the hazards posed by the inaccurate disposal of batteries.

He stated: “Many of our residents have made nice strides in recycling their family waste, however relating to batteries there could also be some individuals who have no idea simply how necessary it’s to get rid of them accurately.

“Our own staff have seen at first hand the dangers which batteries can cause. We want to keep our staff safe when they are collecting waste as well as protecting the safety of the wider public.”

The Lord Mayor added: “The message is very clear: never put batteries in a bin. Take them to a collection point at one of our household recycling centres or a local shop that sells batteries. These are simple steps which will keep everyone safe from this danger and help protect the local environment.”

To discover your nearest family recycling centre and additional info on what supplies might be recycled, please go to – www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/recycling-centres/