Another great team effort from our Litter Pickers!
Worrying a number of disposable vapes picked up today.
Disposable vapes can be harmful to people’s health and the environment. They contain toxic chemicals, create a lot of waste, are difficult to recycle, and can start fires.
When electricals containing hidden batteries like vapes are binned, they can get crushed or damaged and spark dangerous fires in bin lorries and recycling centres. Last year there were over 1,200 fires across the UK caused by binned vapes and electricals.
To find out more about problems with vapes and how to dispose of the them safely go to:
