Tip Evacuated After Old Shell Found

The Beverley Household Waste Recycling Site on Weel Road experienced a significant disruption on Sunday afternoon. At approximately 16:30 GMT, site staff made a concerning discovery: an old artillery shell placed within a skip intended for electrical items. This finding necessitated the immediate evacuation of the entire facility as a safety precaution. Police were alerted to the incident, and an explosives disposal team was dispatched to the scene. Several hours later, the team arrived and assessed the munition. They confirmed that the artillery shell had been decommissioned. Following this confirmation, the team safely removed the item from the waste recycling site. In response to the incident, East Riding of Yorkshire Council issued a statement. They strongly advised residents to exercise caution and to contact the police if they possess any form of munition. The council emphasized that any such items would require proper certification for disposal and should not be brought to household waste recycling facilities. No further details regarding the specific type or origin of the shell were provided.