Battery Recycling in DA18

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With 72 active businesses and 1,890 residential properties in DA18 this leads to high energy consumption.

Battery recycling in DA18 is extremely important as it reduces the amount of batteries being disposed of as general waste, increasing DA18’s recycling rates. However, batteries are often found mixed in with general waste which is a problem as they contain toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Separating batteries out is key, this is done by setting up a battery recycling bin for battery storage.

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How many types of batteries are there for recycling?

There are two categories of batteries:

1. Primary batteries or single-use batteries

The different types are:

• Alkaline batteries
• Hg batteries (also known as mercury batteries) used in cameras and much more
• Zinc-air batteries used in remote controls, watches etc
• Lithium primary batteries used in hearing aids and MP3 players etc

2. Secondary batteries or rechargeable batteries,

These have additional toxicity and the different types are:

• Lead-acid batteries such as car batteries and UPS batteries
• Nickel–metal hydride (NiMH) which are found in mobile phones
• Lithium-ion (Li-ion) which are found in laptops
• Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) which are found in power tools.
• Lithium-ion polymer (Li-ion polymer) which are found in mobile devices

Due to the range of battery types and recycling processes hiring a professional battery disposal company in DA18 to manage your battery waste correctly is key.

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How do I recycle batteries from my business?

If your business in DA18 produces battery waste, several pieces of legislation affect the storage, collection, and recycling of battery waste and it is your duty of care that all batteries are stored correctly on your premises using a battery recycling box for professional battery disposal.

Professional waste contractors in DA18 offer battery collection services which should always come accompanied with a hazardous waste consignment note, which ensures compliance with the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2009 (England and Wales).

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What you need to know about DA18

In DA18 the average property price is £296,321 which is 51% below the London average

Population Size 4,939
Active Businesses 72
Waste Collected (tonnes)2,071
Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 865

How much waste do we produce in DA18?

Last year in this Post Code area, 4,939 residents and 72 businesses produced 2,071 tonnes of waste.

DA18 is made up of 0 areas;

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of Serco is the waste contractor deployed by Dartford Borough Council to manage the waste of the residents to manage waste in the area more efficiently to importantly collect both the segregated and mixed waste produced and to dispose of it either by recycling, reuse or landfill

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In DA18 what recycling rates does the council achieve?

Last year DA18 managed to recycle or reuse 865 tonnes of waste (41.75%) against 1,206 (58.25%).

More specifically is made up of 0 areas which achieved all different waste mangement results.

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How much did local councils in DA18 spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in DA18 spent £301,279.00 on waste management activities including collection, transport and treatment of household and business waste.

More specifically is made up of 0 places which spent different amounts on waste management activities.

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How many residents and active businesses are there in DA18?

On record for last year DA18 had 4,939 residents and 72 active businesses.

is made up of 0 which all varied in the number of residents as well as the number of active businesses

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How else did DA18 impact the environment last year?

In DA18 the average property price is £296,321 which is 51% below the London average which is made up of 14.48 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically had 13 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.

More specifically each Place performed differently as you can see below:

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