Material Focus has launched a national ‘Stop Battery Fires Campaign’ to raise awareness of how householders can recycle their batteries and electricals and the potentially deadly consequences of binning electrical or batteries incorrectly.You should remove batteries from electricals and recycle the batteries and electricals separately. If you are unable to remove the batteries, then always recycle your electricals separately. Hounslow Council will collect unwanted small electricals items if you leave them in a carrier bag next to your recycling bin on collection day.Most supermarkets in the area have collection points for spent batteries.Electrical items containing batteries that tend to be discarded the most are smaller, frequently used and often cheaper electricals like toothbrushes, shavers, chargers, and toys.Scott Butler, who is the Executive Director of Material Focus said: “Having listened to the numerous stories of flames engulfing waste and recycling trucks as they drive down residential streets, it’s important that we all take action now to keep our streets, householders, waste and local authority staff, and fire fighters safe. People can find their nearest recycling point for batteries and electricals by visiting our recycle your electricals website.”
Leslie Wilson ● 1506d