Warning as Littlehampton society prepares bonfire site

The warning comes just weeks before the society’s 60th anniversary event, at the end of the month.

Members of the organisation are urging those wishing to donate wood and other materials for the bon to not dump plastics, foams, aerosol cans and batteries on the site, on The Green.

Secretary Richard Cooper said: “We have permission to commence building the fire on Monday, October 22. Anyone dumping rubbish on the site prior to this will be acting illegally, and will face prosecution. Only non-toxic, combustible items such as wood and garden waste may be deposited.

“On no account may polystyrene foam, polyurethane foam, aerosols, batteries, bottles, tins of paint, tyres or containers of any liquids be brought to the site. We must also stress that we cannot accept any beds, settees, armchairs or carpets at all.

“A small minority of people unfortunately abuse this facility each year by trying to dump prohibited, non-combustible items, and we’re urging them to act responsibly.”