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Latest Bin Lorry Fire Prompts Urgent Battery Safety Reminder From Council
Six bin wagon fires in a year have prompted warnings that hidden batteries can ignite during collection and processing, council officials said.
- North Yorkshire Council issued urgent warnings against placing batteries in household waste bins following a recent fire in Harrogate, believed caused by a battery left inside discarded toy building bricks.
- The alert follows six bin wagon fires reported across the county in the past year, as authorities note that lithium-ion batteries ignite when crushed or punctured during collection and waste processing cycles.
- Councillor Richard Foster, executive member for managing the environment at North Yorkshire Council, said: "This incident serves as a timely reminder that batteries should never be placed in household waste or recycling bins."
- Watch manager Sy Wray at North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service warned that lithium-ion batteries, commonly found in vaping equipment, represent a "real emerging concern" that threatens lives and property.
- Residents can recycle batteries free of charge at Household Waste Recycling Centres and many supermarkets, with officials urging the public to check guidance for safe and responsible disposal of battery-powered items.
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Alarming series of bin fires prompt call by North Yorkshire Council for public to dispose of batteries safely
A warning to households across North Yorkshire over the fire risks of disposing of batteries has been issued after an alarming incident in Harrogate.
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