A shocking video shows flames billowing up from a pile of waste after bin men had a fire in a collection truck.
Bracknell Forest Council posted on social media to say the blaze was caused by batteries in a green non-recycling bin.
A council spokesperson said: “Our crews had another fire in a collection truck yesterday.
Our crews had another fire in a collection truck yesterday. Unfortunately, some residents had put batteries in their green bin. 🔥
— Bracknell Forest (@BracknellForest) July 7, 2022
Batteries and small electricals can be recycled at the tip and batteries can also be recycled at many supermarkets. 🔋
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“Unfortunately, some residents had put batteries in their green bin.
“Batteries and small electricals can be recycled at the tip and batteries can also be recycled at many supermarkets.”
A small electrical recycling day is being held at John Nike stadium car park on Saturday, September 10, 2022.
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