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Worcestershire residents urged to recycle electricals, batteries and vapes safely to prevent fires

RESIDENTS across Worcestershire are being urged to ‘Charge into Change’ and recycle electrical items, batteries and vapes safely, as the county council launches a new drive to tackle the growing risk of fires in bin lorries and recycling facilities. The scheme is in response to a sharp rise in fires caused by lithium-ion batteries hidden inside everyday items. When these batteries are thrown into household bins and crushed in bin lorries or sort…
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The Droitwich Standard broke the news in on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
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