Guernsey binmen find kitchen knives in waste bag

The set of six knives was found during a recent collection in St Peter Port

Binmen found a set of six kitchen knives inside a rubbish bag as they did a collection recently.

Guernsey Waste said they were safely disposed of, but it wanted to remind people about "responsible disposal practices".

The knives were found protruding from a general waste bag during a recent collection in St Peter Port.

The States-run company has a campaign called Check before your chuck, don't leave it to luck.

Sarah Robinson, operations manager, expressed relief that the knives were seen and safely put aside before any harm was done, but said the situation could have easily taken a different turn.

"We urge the public to adopt a mindful approach with the disposal of items, as haphazardly discarded objects not only pose a threat to lives but can also cause significant damage to our machinery," she said.

Guernsey Waste said certain items, such as kitchen knives, metal poles, pipes, and car parts should be taken to the Household Waste & Recycling Centre at Longue Hougue for proper disposal.

Additionally, other hazardous items such as batteries, digital cameras, e-cigarettes or vapes, electronic items, flares, gas canisters, laptops, and mobile phones should also never be placed in household recycling or general waste bags.

Information on how to dispose of dangerous items is available on the Guernsey Waste website.

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