Bristol residents urged to recycle batteries safely

Residents in Bristol are being urged to recycle batteries and gas cannisters safely after a number of fires at recycling centres.Bristol Waste said seven blazes were caused by flammable items being put in the wrong box or in general waste.It is asking people to take care when recycling items with ‘hidden’ batteries like e-cigarettes.”It could be really dangerous both for our crews or for people on the street,” said Emma Russell from Bristol Waste.She asked people to put batteries in the right place, “the right place being in the clear bag untied in your black recycling box if you’re a Bristol resident”.The company warned people to look for batteries inside small electrical items such as disposable e-cigarettes, toothbrushes, shavers, chargers and toys.’Highly explosive’Residents need to either remove the batteries, or if not possible, place the items in a separate, clear, untied bag…

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