Recycle batteries the safe way

Our waste and recycling contractor, FCC, has experienced three bin lorry fires recently. Kent Fire and Rescue Service believes these incidents were caused by batteries being crushed and igniting inside vehicles. These fires put drivers, crews and the wider public at risk, and can lead to significant damage and disruption.

Please help keep everyone safe by recycling batteries responsibly:

• Place used batteries in a separate bag and put them out with your recycling on top of the bin, or
• Take them to North Farm, Tunbridge Wells, Household Waste Recycling Centre (the tip)

Thank you for doing your part to reduce fire risk and recycle safely.

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