Crawley Borough Council issues warning after fire breaks out on rubbish collection vehicle

Residents have been advised on the council’s Facebook page on what they can and cannot throw away in their general waste and recycling bins.

The Facebook post reads: “A fire broke out in one of our rubbish collection vehicles in West Green.

“Please ensure any ashes or coals are completely cold before putting them in your rubbish bin and do not dispose of any batteries or electricals in bins.

“You can use our kerbside collection service for batteries and small electricals.”

West Sussex Fire Authority was constituted under section 4 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004. It is responsible for making sure that the West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (WSFRS) performs efficiently and in the best interest of the public and community it serves. Fire and rescue authorities have a duty to regard the Fire and Rescue National Framework for England.

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Find out more at: https://crawley.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/household-collections/rubbish-small-electricals-and-batteries?fbclid=IwAR1k5ts3SpDVvl6jNX-sDuCwvBG3NChfM6xU1JGn2u4ukU9tWRttW3uOfOE