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Battery disposal warning issued after bin lorry fire in Long Eaton
Overview
A bin lorry crew in Long Eaton had to dump eight tonnes of household waste onto a residential street after a fire broke out in the vehicle's load. Following the incident, Erewash Borough Council and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service issued a strong warning to residents never to dispose of batteries, vapes, or electrical items in general household bins, as they can cause dangerous fires during transport and processing.
Key points
- A refuse crew dumped eight tonnes of waste onto Neale Street, Long Eaton, after a fire started in the bin lorry's load.
- Firefighters from Long Eaton and Stapleford extinguished the blaze.
- Investigations into the rubbish heap revealed multiple vapes and a cordless vacuum containing batteries.
- Authorities warned that batteries and electrical items should never be put into general household bins because heavy machinery can puncture them and start fires.