A council and a fire service urged people not to dump batteries or devices with batteries in their waste after a bin lorry caught fire.
Crews from Rushden and Raunds were called out to Upper Dean in North Bedfordshire on Thursday, July 6, 2023, when the fire broke out.
Northants fire brigade said: “Don’t dispose of batteries or devices containing batteries – including lithium ion – in your household waste. Most major supermarkets also have battery recycling points.”
Bedford Borough Council said: “Don’t throw batteries in bins. A fire broke out in our refuse vehicle near Upper Dean today, possibly caused by a battery.
“Please put batteries in a clear plastic bag on top of orange/black bins for recycling. Let’s prevent fires and protect our community.”
