Safety and the environment in your community
Services
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Get support from your local health protection team (HPT) to prevent and reduce the effect of diseases and chemical and radiation hazards
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The rules about having garden bonfires, burning domestic waste, complaining about a neighbour's bonfire, fines
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Arrange for a collection of clinical waste - for items like used syringes, drugs, pharmaceuticals and surgical waste
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In smoke control areas you can only use certain types of fuel or exempt appliances - find out if you live in one and what you can burn
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You cannot buy or use fireworks if you're under 18, and you must not set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am, except on certain occasions