If you have old specialist batteries for things like vapes or power tools, you should take them to your local recycling centre when disposing of them.
These types of batteries have caused fires on our waste and recycling vehicles and at our depots when mixed in with general rubbish or recycling.
You can carry on recycling common household batteries, such as AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries you might use in household appliances, remote controls, clocks and other things around the home. Put these in Recycling Box 2
Find out more on our website.
The summer Bank Holiday will affect when we come to collect your recycling and waste in just over a week's time.
 Do you know what to do if you spot a dead bird affected by Avian Flu this summer?
As a Local Authority, we collect dead birds on public land if they pose a public health concern. Instances of dead birds can be reported through our website where locations will be triaged as to public health risk.
Reporting dead birds is important for agencies to understand how diseases are spread. You can report any sightings here.
England is in an avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures. All bird keepers must follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian flu.
Further information on the biosecurity measures can be found on the Gov.UK website.
UKSA lead on cases of Avian Influenza and work closely with DEFRA, APHA and our Trading Standards colleagues.
You can read about the latest situation online here.
 The summer is the perfect time to take a cooling dip in the sea when it's hot weather. However it's important to know what to do if you get into difficulties.
The RNLI has issued advice on how to 'float to live', so people know how to keep their heads above water, no matter the situation. The advice follows five different steps.
The best way to float is to tilt your head back with your ears submerged. Try to relax and breathe normally. You can gently move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat.
Spread your arms and legs out to improve stability – and it's OK if your legs sink, we all float differently. Once your breathing is under control, call for help or swim to safety. Practise floating in a supervised location like a swimming pool.
Watch the RNLI video on floating to live.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is asking for everyone's help to reduce the chances of wildfires during the hot summer weather.
Most wildfires are started by human behaviour – a BBQ, campfire, discarded cigarette, or glass lying on dry ground magnifying the sun’s rays.
They can also sometimes start due to a bonfire (which was intended to be controlled) getting out of control.
- Please don’t have BBQs or campfires in the countryside, or on any grassland during very dry weather.
- If you’re a smoker, please take extreme care with how you put out your cigarettes and dispose of them.
- Don’t leave litter and pick it up if you see it. Don’t leave it to someone else. Discarded litter, in particular glass bottles, pose a fire risk when the sun’s rays are magnified through it.
- Avoid having bonfires during dry spells. If you must have one, follow our bonfire safety advice. Let us know that you are having a controlled burn (call 0333 399 0014). This is so we can check in with you if we receive any 999 calls reporting a fire in your area, which stops us from sending firefighters out to bonfires when they’re not needed.
Read more about how you can prevent wildfires.
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