The Environment Agency has taken to the skies to monitor waste sites by employing Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’s AIR (Aerial Imagery Reconnaissance).
The remote controlled AIR drone will help the agency to perform its duties in regulating waste sites and is used to take photos and videos but also to detect raised heat sources within the piles of waste.
Waste degradation can result in the creation of high temperatures. The AIR drone can identify waste that is at a higher risk of self igniting, potentially causing a fire.
The Environment Agency work closely with the fire service to identify waste sites that poses a high risk to ensure that waste is handled safely.
Gordon Whitaker, Environment Manager, said that around Bonfire Night, fires at waste sites are an “increasing concern”.
He commented: “There is always a risk of pollution to watercourses and the local environment. Everyone who disposes of waste has a duty of care to ensure their waste is handled appropriately. If you don’t dispose of your waste correctly you risk being prosecuted and fined. If you run a business or other organisation this could seriously damage your reputation.
“This 5 November we are also reminding people about the types of materials that are safe to burn. Small amounts of paper, leaves, wood and cardboard are all fine. However, treated wood, tyres, plastic, rubber and oil can pose serious risks to health and the environment.
“Many people don’t consider the implications of dumping illegal waste on their bonfire, so it is essential that it remains secure. If you’re organising a bonfire night this week, make sure you know where the bonfire material has come from and that it is suitable.”
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