Call for careful disposal of batteries

Residents urged to dispose of batteries correctly – Scottish Borders Council

Following a recent fire at Hawick Waste Transfer Station, residents are being reminded of the importance of disposing of batteries, vapes and other potentially hazardous items correctly.

Call for careful disposal of batteries

Fire caused by lithium-ion batteries disposed of in general waste The quick actions of Waste and Cleansing Operatives at the City of Edinburgh Council avoided a fire taking hold in a waste lorry at the end of last month. Many of our tech and electronic devices, including vapes, contain lithium-ion batteries. When crushed these cause fires in our bin lorries and recycling centres. The Operative spotted smouldering rubbish in general waste that ha…