Warning as two major Hull fires caused by incorrect waste disposal 10th July 2023 Hull City Council is encouraging residents to dispose of their waste correctly, following two major waste-related fires. The Council continues to recommend that residents dispose of dangerous and potentially flammable items at the household waste recycling centres (HWRCs). This message comes after an increase in the number of waste related fires in the city, which are […] Read more News Waste Bring Back Heavy MetalDoug SharpEnvironment AgencyEnvironmental Services AssociationFCC EnvironmentHousehold waste and recycling centresHumberside Fire and Rescue
‘Zombie’ batteries blamed for hundreds of fires every year 9th November 2020 Residents in Hull are being urged to dispose of their batteries in a responsible way. The reminder comes after a number of unintended fires in waste collections and at local household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) have been caused by carelessly discarded dead batteries. Dead batteries thrown away with other waste and recycling, often referred to […] Read more News Waste Bring Back Heavy MetalCouncillor Anita HarrisonEnvironmental Services AssociationHWRCTake ChargeZombie batteries
