Hounslow Council is urging residents to be vigilant in preventing waste fires during the summer months and beyond.

Waste fires are particularly common during the summertime, and seasonal waste such as disposable barbeques present a greatly increased risk of fire.

Over 300 major waste facility fires occur in the UK every year due to flammable items wrongly placed in bins.

West London Waste Authority’s website provides more information on how to recycle electricals and flammable items safely.