Laughing gas canisters explode at waste centres hundreds of times a week, firms say
Summary
Laughing gas canisters are illegally discarded and are exploding at waste facilities, causing danger and financial costs. Waste companies are urging people to dispose of the canisters safely at recycling centers. The government has made recreational use of nitrous oxide illegal, though it is still allowed for medical and catering uses.Key Facts
- Nitrous oxide canisters are exploding in waste facilities, causing danger and damage.
- These canisters are often used illegally for recreational purposes.
- The explosions are happening hundreds of times a week, according to waste companies.
- The damage from these explosions costs millions of pounds to repair.
- In November 2023, possession of nitrous oxide for recreational use became illegal in England and Wales.
- The canisters can explode when exposed to heat or pressure, such as in waste facility furnaces.
- Waste companies are urging the public to dispose of these canisters at dedicated recycling centers.
- There are calls for stricter enforcement and regulations on the sale of nitrous oxide.
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