A refuse worker is warning the public about one common household product that should never be placed in standard domestic bins.

Bin collector Ashley regularly shares practical tips and insider information with his large following of 168,000 users on TikTok.

In a new video post, the self-described waste expert identified a specific product that creates hazards when thrown into conventional rubbish containers.

The man, who is 37 years old, recommends against putting electric toothbrushes in either standard waste bins or recycling containers.

Ashley told creatorzine.com that these devices cannot go in regular household waste and cannot go in recycling containers because they contain rechargeable batteries.

He acknowledged this creates inconvenience, explaining that people must instead carry them to shops such as Boots or Currys, or any retailer stocking small electronic devices.

Such establishments often have external collection boxes where these items can be deposited.

People can alternatively take them to the waste facility, which maintains a dedicated section or container for small electrical products.

In some circumstances, returning items to where they were purchased is the appropriate course of action.

Ashley then outlined why he offers this guidance, noting the goal is preventing blazes and damage to property.

He pointed out that the refusal to accept these items is not about blame, as not all materials can be collected.

The purpose is specifically to prevent fires and similar emergencies in collection lorries, where the crushing mechanism could puncture the internal battery and ignite a blaze.

The same scenario plays out at disposal facilities during material compression, as staff do not anticipate electrical devices being present.

The video drew thousands of responses in the comments section, amassing more than 4,000 views.

One viewer named Tash noted that her local council allows small electrical products to be placed in a carrier bag alongside the standard waste bin for collection.

Another user called Paul suggested that local authorities should supply containers for spent AA and AAA batteries.

A third commenter mentioned that their council provides kerbside collection services for batteries and compact electrical items including microwaves, toasters, and gaming controllers.

Cables are also accepted but must be placed in a separate clear plastic bag for visibility.