Somerset Council and its waste collections contractor SUEZ are urging people not to put gas canisters in kerbside recycling bins.
Somerset Council says 1,500 gas canisters were wrongly placed in blue recycling bags in the first six months of the year, sparking several fires at recycling centres.
Contract Director at SUEZ in Somerset, Matthew Canning, is asking for people’s co-operation… as canisters left out for recycling present a huge fire risk.
Meanwhile, people are being advised against leaving wheelie bins on pavements after they’ve been emptied.
If your bin is left on a pavement for days, it can attract pests, block footpaths, and become a nuisance for neighbours.
Under Section 46A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, councils have the power to fine people who fail to follow reasonable waste collection rules, which include leaving bins out for extended periods or blocking public walkways.
Should you be going on holiday with your waste bins left out for collection, it’s suggested that you do the following;
- Ask a neighbour or family member to take your bin in after collection
- Check collection schedules before you leave, especially around bank holidays
- Make sure bins are not blocking paths, driveways or roads
- Secure your bin lids properly to avoid spillage or attracting pests.
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