London is facing a growing challenge: waste battery fires at municipal and private waste facilities. Eight organisations, including the North London Waste Authority (NLWA), East London Waste Authority (ELWA), West London Waste Authority (WLWA), Western Riverside Waste Authority (WRWA), London Energy, Veolia, Biffa and FCC Environment, have written to Minister for Nature Mary Creagh calling…
Imagine a routine collection day turning into chaos: a bin lorry engulfed in flames, all because of a discarded e-bike battery. This scenario is becoming all too common in London’s waste facilities, where battery fires pose a growing threat to operations, safety, and the bottom line. Facility managers and asset owners in commercial real estate…
The London waste sector is sounding the alarm: battery fires have reached epidemic levels, with incidents rising by over 50% year-on-year across the capital. For commercial property owners and facility managers, this isn’t just an environmental concern, it’s a direct operational and financial risk. This article explores the scale of the crisis, its impact on…
