Powys residents are urged to act responsibly and not dispose of any potentially dangerous items at community recycling sites or household waste and recycling centres.
Within the last six months alone, police and armed forces disposal units have had to recover items such as detonators, marine flares and unexploded artillery shells at various household waste and recycling centres across the county.
In these recent incidences no-one was harmed and the items were safely recovered and disposed of in the appropriate way. However, the situation could have been very different and it is important to remember the potential consequences of such irresponsible behaviour.
Cllr Ken Harris, Member for Waste and Sustainability explains: ‘Not only is disposing of these dangerous items in this way putting a large number of people at great risk, the individuals responsible are breaking the law and could find themselves liable for prosecution under explosive and terrorism legislation.
‘If anyone does have any potentially dangerous items they need to get rid off, the best thing to do is call the council’s waste management service on 0845 602 7035 who will be able to advise you on the appropriate and legal procedures for their disposal.’
