After a bin lorry fire caused by a discarded vape, a new battery recycling scheme is on the table for South Kesteven. Find out why Councillors say it's a top priority! 🔋🔥
A South Kesteven District Councillor has called for a more effective approach to battery recycling following a bin lorry fire earlier this year.
This initiative would involve the collection of small bags of batteries alongside regular waste, in an attempt to reduce the risk of fires in refuse vehicles triggered by batteries. "While South Kesteven has been running a public information campaign on proper battery disposal, this unfortunate event indicates that it has not been entirely successful," said Councillor Green.
Councillor Virginia Moran backed his motion in response to feedback from residents in her ward. Last week, the representative for Market and West Deeping conducted a poll, which showed that 30% of residents were in favour of the motion.Councillor Vanessa Smith also backed the proposed scheme, criticising single-use vapes as"disastrous for the environment".
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