We’ve recently experienced several fires at the BIFFA waste processing facility in Aldridge caused by vapes or batteries being incorrectly disposed of in household waste bins. It is really important not to put vapes in your household bins as they contain built-in batteries which become extremely dangerous when compacted. Under pressure, batteries can ignite - and that's exactly what has happened.

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We are in contact with all known rough sleepers in the district to encourage them into accommodation during this warm spell as part of our severe weather emergency protocol. If you are concerned about a rough sleeper that you feel needs help, please call us on 01543 308000 or outside of office hours call 01527 406643.

Our severe weather emergency protocol is now active

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Scrap metal businesses

If you want to run a scrap metal dealership, motor salvage and or vehicle dismantles - either based on a site or mobile - you will need a licence to trade. There are two types of licence:

Site licence - for scrap metal dealerships on fixed sites
Collector's licence - if you wish to collect scrap metal