A recent incident involving a mixture of paint and bleach in a resident’s bin caused a reaction within a collection vehicle, resulting in injury to a crew member who required hospital treatment.
Please remember that hazardous chemicals and other items such as batteries should never go in your bin – due to the risk of causing explosions, fires, serious injuries or even death.
Please help to keep crews safe and dispose of waste correctly. If you’re ever unsure of how to dispose of an item, please use the Surrey Recycles search tool to find out.
Friday 29 May 2026