The batteries caught alight while passing through the sites main waste baler, but thanks to the quick reactions of staff on site the fire was rapidly extinguished.
Fire at Chinglebraes due to Lithium Batteries in Waste
Scottish Household Waste Decreases by 15%
There is a continued increase in recycling rates, particularly for high impact waste materials
Warning Over Disposal of Gas Canisters
Orkney Islands Council is reminding the public about the dangers of incorrectly disposing of gas canisters.
4.2 million Waste Tyres in Scotland Every Year
In Scotland there are no facilities specifically developed for the purpose of recovering or repurposing waste tyres.
Arrangements in Orkney when On-Farm Burning of Plastics Ends
“Plastic bale wrap is classed as commercial waste, and therefore must be disposed of at an authorised facility (ie, a waste or recycling facility) at the business owner’s cost.”
On-Farm Burning of Plastics to End
The new regulations come into force from 1st of January 2019.
Illegal Dumping of Explosives
26 marine distress flares were dumped at St Margaret’s Hope household waste and recycling centre.
Wheelie Bin Advice From OIC
“If your bin is not kerbside, collection staff will assume it’s not needing emptied and it will be skipped over.”
Recycling News From the Council
New cardboard recycling skip at Cursiter in Firth
Take the Plastic Pledge: World Environment Day in Orkney
“in Orkney it costs us £1million a year to burn the waste we produce.”
