Island Waste LTD

11/06/2026

Today marks the start of the 2026 World Cup!

This World Cup Summer, make sure you give the Red Card to Dangerous Waste, including:

❌Batteries (including WEEE and vapes)
❌Gas Cylinders
❌Flares

Please take Dangerous Waste to the HWRC, or Commercial Customers should all Galaxy CI on 01481 242412

Keep our Staff, Site, and Environment Safe.
Keep Dangerous Waste Separate.

If you need any help with disposal, please call Island Waste on 01481 235300 📞

02/06/2026

Beware! Coin Cell Batteries have been exploding without warning...
..gunshot-like sounds have been heard coming from new and unused packs of erupting coin cell batteries!

If this happens to you:

✅ Protect Yourself - wear chemical resistant gloves & eye protection when handling damaged batteries

✅ Prevent Short Circuits - do not apply pressure or allow contact with metal objects and surfaces

✅ Keep Separate - from all other waste and store in a sealed container prior to safe disposal at the HWRC

Commercial customers should contact Galaxy CI on 01481 242412

And remember... Batteries Start Fires 🔥
Keep our team safe, keep batteries out of waste 🔋

Learn more: www.islandwaste.gg/batteries

12/05/2026

An article from letsrecycle.com states some new alarming statistics on battery fires in the UK 🔥

The number of lithium-ion battery fires attended by UK fire services has risen by 147% since 2022, with brigades now tackling the equivalent of one battery-related fire every five hours

The London Fire Brigade recorded the highest number of incidents in 2025, attending 522 lithium-ion battery fires during the year

Batteries start fires, keep our team safe, keep batteries out of waste 🔋
Learn more: https://www.islandwaste.gg/batteries/

Hidden Danger. Think before you throw! Batteries finding their way into our processes are the leading cause of fires at waste sites, so we need to make sure ...

28/04/2026

Your Battery Safety Guide - Step 3: Remove the Battery 🔋

❌DO NOT use metal tools or physical force to remove batteries as this can cause a spark leading to a fire

✅DO use plastic coated tools and remove batteries carefully to prevent damage

If you cannot safely remove a battery, dispose of the entire device at a Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) ♻️

Commercial customers should contact Galaxy CI on 01481 242412 ☎️

Batteries start fires, keep our team safe, recycle batteries safely 🔥
Learn more: https://www.islandwaste.gg/batteries/

14/04/2026

In the past, we have received a lot of questions regarding the availability of battery disposal points in supermarkets and shops

Unfortunately, Island Waste do not have a contract for public battery bins and are therefore not owned or controlled by us

🔋If you cannot find a battery bin at your local shop, you can safely dispose of your batteries at The States of Guernsey Waste & Recycling Centre, Longue Hougue

🔋Alternatively, you can request a battery bin for your office or workplace from our sister company Galaxy CI by contacting them on 01481 242412 or [email protected]

🔋Commercial customers wanting to dispose of batteries or items containing batteries should contact Island Waste on 01481 235300 or [email protected]

Batteries start fires.
Keep our team safe. Keep batteries out of waste. 🔥

Hidden Danger. Think before you throw! Batteries finding their way into our processes are the leading cause of fires at waste sites, so we need to make sure ...

25/03/2026

Are you preparing for your annual Spring clean? Or perhaps you're planning a clear out over the Easter break? 🐣

Why not take advantage of our Easter sale...
Clean Hardcore Bags from £20
Clean Hardcore Skips from £50
Plus 10% OFF all other Bags!

And if you are... remember to keep batteries separate and dispose of them at the Longue Hougue! 🔋

Or if you are a commercial customer, please contact Galaxy CI on 01481 242412 ☎️

Find out more about safe battery disposal and our Easter sale on our website: https://www.islandwaste.gg/

02/03/2026

Our Easter sale is BACK and this year it's our BIGGEST yet!

We have a special promotion on Clean Hardcore...
Save £165 on skips (that's a HUGE over 75% saving!!), PLUS save up to £25 per bag!

And on top of that, we are offering 10% OFF all other bags too!!

Hurry! Offer ends Easter Friday 3rd April!

Book through our website to take advantage of this limited time deal: https://www.islandwaste.gg/booking/

Alternatively, you can contact us on 01481 235300, or email us: [email protected]

Bags must be available for collection by the end of the promotional date. General terms and conditions apply.

BATTERIES START FIRES Recycle batteries safely BIN IT, BAG IT, SKIP IT!   BIN IT! We operate a collection service seven days a week, with various sizes ...

17/02/2026

Your Battery Safety Guide - Step 2: Identify the Battery 🔋

There are various types of batteries that come in all shapes and sizes!

Watch our video below to identify which batteries can be found in different items and make sure you remove these items or their batteries from your waste to avoid site fires 🔥

Batteries start fires, keep our team safe, recycle batteries safely ♻️
Learn more: https://www.islandwaste.gg/batteries/

04/02/2026

Did you know...? 🤔

Batteries now cause 1,200 fires in refuse vehicles or waste facilities over a 12 month period...
..that's a 71% increase on the preceding 12 months! 🔥

Batteries start fires. Keep our team safe. Keep batteries out of waste. 🔋

Learn more about how to safely dispose of batteries: islandwaste.gg/batteries

Hidden Danger. Think before you throw! Batteries finding their way into our processes are the leading cause of fires at waste sites, so we need to make sure ...

04/02/2026

Do you know what items contain batteries? 🤔

If your device has:
✅a power button or switches 'on'
✅a charging port
✅a screen
✅the crossed wheelie bin symbol
then it probably contains a battery! 🔋

Batteries should be removed from waste and recycled separately to avoid site fires! 🔥

Batteries start fires. Keep our team safe. Recycle batteries safely.

Learn more: https://www.islandwaste.gg/batteries/

Hidden Danger. Think before you throw! Batteries finding their way into our processes are the leading cause of fires at waste sites, so we need to make sure ...