A union boss has warned that people throwing away batteries and electrical goods in household waste are putting lives at risk due to the risk of fires.
Lives are being put at risk because of refuse fires sparked by people incorrectly binning their batteries and electrical goods in household waste, a union boss has warned.
GMB convener Chris Mitchell made the appeal after a bin lorry crew was forced to eject rubbish that had caught fire onto the street in Glasgow city centre.
Mitchell called for a national strategy to educate people on how to dispose of electrical waste, funded by both the UK and Scottish governments.
Why this matters: The risk of fires caused by incorrectly disposed batteries and electrical goods is a significant concern in Scotland, with the potential for major accidents and fatalities.
What this means for you: If you have lithium batteries or electrical goods, make sure to dispose of them properly to avoid contributing to the risk of fires.
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