Wolverhampton City Council is supporting a national Home Office campaign encouraging people to dispose of knives and other dangerous weapons safely and anonymously. The campaign runs until 28 August.
The city's weapon surrender bins form part of a wider network across the West Midlands. The secure metal bins allow residents to anonymously dispose of knives, blades and other dangerous objects. All items deposited are collected and safely destroyed.
New bin coming to West Park
A further weapon surrender bin is due to be installed outside West Park in the coming weeks.
Council support for the campaign
Councillor Obaida Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community at the City of Wolverhampton Council, said: "National campaigns like the one currently underway help raise awareness of the dangers of carrying knives and the opportunities available for people to dispose of weapons safely and anonymously."
Councillor Ahmed added: "Sadly, knives and other dangerous weapons are very easy to obtain. If we are able to get them off our streets, they cannot be used to commit a crime or cause injury."
The Council noted that knife-related crime incidents remain rare in Wolverhampton. Each bin has been commissioned by either West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner or the Home Office.
Councillor Ahmed said: "Every weapon surrendered is potentially a weapon that cannot be used to harm someone, which is why we would encourage anyone who wishes to dispose of a knife or other dangerous item to make use of these facilities."
