Battery Recycling in RM1

Find Battery Recycling in RM1 in a few clicks

Explore all services for Hazardous Waste in RM1

Asbestos Removal in RM1

Chemicals Disposal in RM1

Hydraulic Oil Disposal in RM1

Isopropyl Alcohol Disposal in RM1

Lead Based Paint Disposal in RM1

Paint Recycling in RM1

Fire Extinguisher Disposal in RM1

Fluorescent Tubes Disposal in RM1

Gas Bottle Disposal in RM1

Mattress Disposal in RM1

Pesticides Disposal in RM1

Sharps Disposal in RM1

White Goods Recycling in RM1

Learn more about Battery Recycling in RM1

With 105 active businesses and 7,503 residential properties in RM1 this leads to high energy consumption.

Battery recycling in RM1 is extremely important as it reduces the amount of batteries being disposed of as general waste, increasing RM1’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.

Show Less

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 RM1 to manage your battery waste correctly is key.

Show Less

How do I recycle batteries from my business?

If your business in RM1 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 RM1 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).

Show Less

Companies who would recommend our Battery Recycling services

Request a Call Back

Can't find what you are looking for? We can help!

Get free quote

What you need to know about RM1

RM1 contains Romford Market, Romford shopping centre and Romford Railway Station, the average property price is £365,475 which is 39.2% under the London average

Population Size 19,610
Active Businesses 105
Waste Collected (tonnes)8,223
Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 3,171

How much waste do we produce in RM1?

Last year in this Post Code area, 19,610 residents and 105 businesses produced 8,223 tonnes of waste.

RM1 is made up of 2 areas;

Place

Total Waste produced (tonnes)

Hornchurch

4,029

Havering

4,194

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of ELWA (East London Waste Authority) has been set up between Redbridge, Havering, Barking & Dagenham and Newham to deal with waste more efficiently in East London along with the waste contractor Havering Recycling Service 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

Show Less

In RM1 what recycling rates does the council achieve?

Last year RM1 managed to recycle or reuse 3,171 tonnes of waste (38.56%) against 5,052 (61.44%).

More specifically is made up of 2 areas which achieved all different waste mangement results.

Place

Recyeling rate (tonnes)

Avarge/Normal Landfill Rate (tonnes)

Hornchurch

1,554 (38.56%)

2,476 (61.44%)

Havering

1,617 (38.56%)

2,577 (61.44%)

Show Less

How much did local councils in RM1 spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in RM1 spent £1,156,990.00 on waste management activities including collection, transport and treatment of household and business waste.

More specifically is made up of 2 places which spent different amounts on waste management activities.

Place

Amount spent on waste management

Hornchurch

£566,925.10

Havering

£590,064.90

Show Less

How many residents and active businesses are there in RM1?

On record for last year RM1 had 19,610 residents and 105 active businesses.

is made up of 2 which all varied in the number of residents as well as the number of active businesses

Place

Residents

Active businesses

Hornchurch

9,609

Havering

10,001

Show Less

How else did RM1 impact the environment last year?

RM1 contains Romford Market, Romford shopping centre and Romford Railway Station, the average property price is £365,475 which is 39.2% under the London average which is made up of 16.98 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically had 140 fly tip incidents accompanied by 16 fly tip penalties.

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

Place

Fly Tip Incidents

Fly Tip Penalties

Hornchurch

Havering

Show Less

Battery Recycling Services In Places Of RM1

Hornchurch

Battery Recycling in Hornchurch

Havering

Battery Recycling in Havering