Vapes and batteries can cause fires!
🔋Vapes and batteries can cause fires – keep them out of your bin. 🔋
Vapes contain lithium-ion batteries, which can explode when damaged. There was a 70% increase in UK battery related fires in waste sites and bin lorries between 2022 and 2024.
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Options to safely dispose of vapes and household batteries:
• Place in a carrier bag (not black sack) out alongside your bin on collection day for separate collection.
• Take to Bilbrook or Cannock recycling centre. These are not currently accepted at Wombourne.
• Deposit in dedicated containers found in supermarkets and shops.
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See here for more info: https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/bins-and-bags
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Source: South Staffordshire Council
