Douglas council is asking people not to endanger its staff by putting needles or knives in recycling boxes.
It's after a worker found a carpet knife in a box during kerbside collection services yesterday.
On Facebook, the local authority said any such blades should be taken to a Civic Amenity Site and put in the right skip.
The council's waste team says it'll be speaking to the householder to offer advice.
Ferry sailings face possible disruptions later this week
Ferry sailings later this week could face disruption because of bad weather.
Roadworks delayed because of problem getting hold of asphalt
Two sets of roadworks have been delayed after problems getting hold of asphalt.
Andreas Meats will stop supplying product to Tesco
Andreas Meats will stop supplying its products to Tesco at the end of the month.
MHK changes her mind about net zero
A former minister who presented a motion to cut the Island’s emissions by 45 per cent by 2035 now says net zero is a “populist promotion of the day”.
Yellow weather warning issued for icy patches
A weather warning has been issued as temperatures remain close to freezing on higher grounds.
Benefits rises announced in budget
There's good news for those claiming the government's winter heating bonus today.
More child benefit, higher tax allowances in budget
Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson has unveiled this year's budget.
Druidale Road to shut for tree fellers
A road in the north of the Island will be shut this afternoon.
