Petition · past parliament
Make it compulsory for councils to warn of lethal risks of food recycling bins.
Closed
323 signatures
What the petition asks
Toxic mould from recycling caddies can be fatal to people & pets including cats & dogs due to risks of Mycotoxicosis.2 dogs recently, nearly died due to this,1 is still fighting for its life.Councils are currently failing to warn of potential lethal risks.We ask you ensure they do as a duty of care.
Below is the council concerned's link that doesn't appear to warn of lethal mould risks:http://www.dacorum.gov.uk/home/environment-street-care/recycling-refuse-waste/household-waste-recycling/food-waste-caddies
See The Wheelhouse Veterinary Centre (1 of 3 vets treating the dogs) post about it:
https://www.facebook.com/TheWheelhouseVets/posts/1422334514507038
800+ comments,1000+ reactions,7000+ shares in < 3 days evidences owner trauma, public shock, lack of risk awareness & costs of £10K
See The Wheelhouse Veterinary Centre (1 of 3 vets treating the dogs) post about it:
https://www.facebook.com/TheWheelhouseVets/posts/1422334514507038
800+ comments,1000+ reactions,7000+ shares in < 3 days evidences owner trauma, public shock, lack of risk awareness & costs of £10K
Timeline
| 22 Feb 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
323
Status
Closed
Opened
22 Feb 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.