WOKINGHAM Borough Council says that there has been an increase in sharp items such as knives, scissors, blades and broken glass being placed in blue rubbish bags.
The council asks residents to be aware of the safety of crews and passers by, and says that sharp items should be disposed of properly.
Broken glass should be wrapped before being put out with rubbish, glass jars and bottles of any colour can be recycled at all glass banks, while unwanted blades, scissors and knives can be taken to recycling centres.
For information about re3 recycling centres, visit: www.re3.fccenvironment.co.uk
