PEOPLE are being reminded of the risks of putting gas canisters or pressurised cylinders in regular bins.
It comes after a rise in incidents where items have exploded during collection and processing.
Waste bosses said items such as small propane cylinders and nitrous oxide canisters can still contain enough pressure to rupture, even when appearing to be empty.
Cllr Andrew Mynors, cabinet member for connectivity at Staffordshire County Council, said:
“Gas canisters are extremely dangerous if not disposed of correctly. When they are crushed or heated, they can explode without warning.
“We’re asking people to please avoid putting them in any bin – use the correct disposal route so we can protect our crews, our facilities and the public.”
Empty canisters can be either returned to the retailer or disposed of at a household waste recycling centre which accepts them.
