The GMB and Glasgow City Council are now calling on all residents to take care and recycle properly. Mr Mitchell said: “Everyone has a responsibility to put the proper materials in the bins when they are emptying their rubbish. Glasgow City Council says it is “vital” that people recycle their batteries properly. A spokesman for the council said: “This incident again highlights the danger linked to disposing of batteries in general waste. “It is vital that we all take care to recycle batteries properly.