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CR0 is 34.33 square kilometres, contains 756 business and has a population of 154,233 meaning it is a busy area.
Commercial waste is produced by commercial entities whilst conducting trade activities on a company premises such as offices, shops, catering establishments and wholesalers, so in CR0 it is the legal responsibility of 756 businesses to ensure all of their commercial waste is handled and disposed of correctly.
With 756 active businesses all having an impact on the way CR0’s commercial waste is treated, it is important that all commercial business in CR0 comply with the Duty of Care legislation, this shows how commercial waste should be stored, transported, disposed of, and recorded.

Whilst running and maintaining a business in CR0, having to put thought into what you are going to do with your waste can be a burden, our commercial waste services in CR0 can help you, we ensure our commercial waste collection and commercial waste disposal services add value to your business, as well as the environment.

Below is the type of commercial waste services we offer in CR0 as part of our waste management offerings:

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- Waste Recycling

- Confidential Waste

- Electronic Waste

- Hazardous Waste

- Commercial Property Clearance

- Fly Tip Clearance

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In CR0 how is commercial waste managed?

In any area there are a range of authorities and commercial waste companies set up to carry out waste management activities, in CR0 it is South London Waste Partnership (SLWP), organised by the authorities of Merton, Kingston upon Thames, Croydon and Sutton to manage waste more efficiently in south London along with the waste contractor Veolia ES UK, however because the cost vs the service levels are more effectively spent with a private operator most choose to turn to a private commercial waste company.

Work needs to be done as a recycling rate of 49.50%, which is low when comparing it with other areas in Europe, 60%+ should be achievable. We send 50.50% of waste to landfill which needs to change, whilst £3,837,885.20 is spent annually by the local authorities and councils in CR0 on public waste removal and waste disposal, however considering where we are at regarding needing to improve our recycling rates could more money be allocated to public waste processing in CR0? By 154,233 people of CR0 then it is only £25 per individual.

Commercial waste is classified as such when any commercial entity generates waste from commercial activities. Whether you have an office in CR0 that needs to discard paper documents, redundant furniture cleared, or your coffee shop needs to dispose of plastic waste, you fall into the commercial waste category.

Commercial waste also applies to any business waste produced from a home-based company.
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When a company disposes of commercial waste what legislation do I need to comply with?

Your duty of care is included in the Environment Protection Act 1990, section 34.
This is the legislation that manages waste disposal amongst other environmental considerations, you have a ‘Duty of Care’ for the waste you generate and it includes:

- To ensure that the commercial waste collection providers are licensed
- Containing the waste within your control as much as possible
- Storing your commercial waste safely and securely (this is one of the reasons why you need to register for a commercial waste bin)
- Preventing your commercial waste from causing any harm to people and the environment
- Having a waste transfer note if you plan to pass the waste on to another company

Sorting and storing your commercial waste in CR0 is essential as this helps to ensure that hazardous materials do not contaminate non-hazardous materials and it will also make commercial waste collecting and disposal a lot easier for you and the company you work with.

Each time your commercial waste is collected and removed by a licensed waste carrier; it is important to complete a waste transfer note. The note should have information regarding the type of commercial waste to ensure it is being handled and disposed of correctly. The information you need to include in your waste transfer note is as follows.

- What commercial waste is, its type, and its weight
- How the waste is stored
- The place and time of commercial waste collection and transport

All copies of waste transfer notes will need to be kept for at least 2 years. You need to be able to produce the notes if the Environment Agency or your local council requests them from you.
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What is the amount of commercial waste produced in CR0?

CR0’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors generated approximately 63,987 tonnes of waste, in comparison to 5 million tonnes produced in London and its surrounding areas
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How do I choose the right contractor for my commercial waste collection in CR0?

If you are considering using a commercial waste disposal company in CR0 to carry out commercial waste services, then you are legally obligated to ensure that they dispose of your waste responsibly.
Working with an unlicensed waste carrier can result in a hefty fine of up to £10,000 and even a criminal conviction and CR0 sees 5,526 incidents of fly tipping a year so the importance of choosing a good contractor is paramount.
It will be good to make sure that the contractor:

- Are licensed by the environment agency
- Are accredited by industry organisations, such as Safe-Contractor and CHAS
- Perform their work under an approved Health & Safety management system
- Provides you with all necessary documents, including a waste transfer note and a consignment note (if you dispose of hazardous waste).
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What are the risks involved with commercial waste management?

There are a range of risks involved when managing commercial waste, mainly because a lot of the waste considered is either hazardous or ‘unusual’.

Commercial waste disposal has a significant impact on the environment in CR0 as it is quite a built-up area, with 756 active businesses all having an impact on the way CR0’s commercial waste is treated.

Everyone that operates within the waste hierarchy, will need to manage its risks to ensure we get it right.
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What you need to know about CR0

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CR0 houses Surrey Street Market, which offers a wide range of produce and is open 6 days a week. The average property price is £358,214 which is 41% below the London average. In CR0 we cover the following areas: -

  • Population Size 154,233
  • Active Businesses 756
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)64,677
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 32,015

How much waste do we produce in CR0?

Last year in this Post Code area, 154,233 residents and 756 businesses produced 64,677 tonnes of waste.

CR0 is made up of 12 areas;

Place
Total Waste produced (tonnes)
Addiscombe
5,562
Beddington
5,433
Mitcham
5,239
Selsdon
South Croydon
5,304
Broad Green
5,368
Spring Park
4,980
Shirley
4,592
Addington
4,915
Russell Hill
3,557
Hamsey Green
4,851
Waddon
4,786


Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of South London Waste Partnership (SLWP), organised by the authorities of Merton, Kingston upon Thames, Croydon and Sutton to manage waste more efficiently in south London along with the waste contractor Veolia ES UK 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 CR0 what recycling rates does the council achieve?

Last year CR0 managed to recycle or reuse 32,015 tonnes of waste (49.50%) against 32,662 (50.50%).

More specifically is made up of 12 areas which achieved all different waste mangement results.

Place
Recyeling rate (tonnes)
Avarge/Normal Landfill Rate (tonnes)
Addiscombe
2,753 (49.50%)
2,809 (50.50%)
Beddington
2,689 (49.50%)
2,744 (50.50%)
Mitcham
2,593 (49.50%)
2,646 (50.50%)
Selsdon
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South Croydon
2,625 (49.50%)
2,678 (50.50%)
Broad Green
2,657 (49.50%)
2,711 (50.50%)
Spring Park
2,465 (49.50%)
2,515 (50.50%)
Shirley
2,273 (49.50%)
2,319 (50.50%)
Addington
2,433 (49.50%)
2,482 (50.50%)
Russell Hill
1,761 (49.50%)
1,796 (50.50%)
Hamsey Green
2,401 (49.50%)
2,450 (50.50%)
Waddon
2,369 (49.50%)
2,417 (50.50%)
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How much did local councils in CR0 spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in CR0 spent £3,837,885.20 on waste management activities including collection, transport and treatment of household and business waste.

More specifically is made up of 12 places which spent different amounts on waste management activities.

Place
Amount spent on waste management
Addiscombe
£330,058.13
Beddington
£322,382.36
Mitcham
£310,868.70
Selsdon
South Croydon
£314,706.59
Broad Green
£318,544.47
Spring Park
£295,517.16
Shirley
£272,489.85
Addington
£291,679.27
Russell Hill
£211,083.69
Hamsey Green
£287,841.39
Waddon
£284,003.50
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How many residents and active businesses are there in CR0?

On record for last year CR0 had 154,233 residents and 756 active businesses.

is made up of 12 which all varied in the number of residents as well as the number of active businesses

Place
Residents
Active businesses
Addiscombe
13,264
65
Beddington
12,956
64
Mitcham
12,493
61
Selsdon
South Croydon
12,647
62
Broad Green
12,801
63
Spring Park
11,876
58
Shirley
10,951
54
Addington
11,722
57
Russell Hill
8,483
42
Hamsey Green
11,567
57
Waddon
11,413
56
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How else did CR0 impact the environment last year?

CR0 houses Surrey Street Market, which offers a wide range of produce and is open 6 days a week. The average property price is £358,214 which is 41% below the London average. In CR0 we cover the following areas: - which is made up of 244.77 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically had 5,526 fly tip incidents accompanied by 951 fly tip penalties.

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

Place
Fly Tip Incidents
Fly Tip Penalties
Addiscombe
475
82
Beddington
464
80
Mitcham
448
77
Selsdon
South Croydon
453
78
Broad Green
459
79
Spring Park
425
73
Shirley
392
67
Addington
420
72
Russell Hill
304
52
Hamsey Green
414
71
Waddon
409
70
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