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DA12 is 2.86 square kilometres, contains 85 business and has a population of 47,392 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 DA12 it is the legal responsibility of 85 businesses to ensure all of their commercial waste is handled and disposed of correctly.
With 85 active businesses all having an impact on the way DA12’s commercial waste is treated, it is important that all commercial business in DA12 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 DA12, having to put thought into what you are going to do with your waste can be a burden, our commercial waste services in DA12 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 DA12 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 DA12 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 DA12 it is Serco is the waste contractor deployed by Dartford Borough Council to manage the waste of the residents , 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 41.75%, which is relatively low, other European areas, we should be aiming to get to 60%+. Sending 58.25% of waste to landfill needs improving, whilst £2,890,912.00 is a substantial amount for the local authorities in DA12 to spend on public waste management annually, however if divided by 47,392; the population of DA12 then it is only £61 per individual, which considering we need to improve could more money be allocated to public waste processing?

Commercial waste is classified as such when any commercial entity generates waste from commercial activities. Whether you have an office in DA12 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 DA12 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 DA12?

DA12’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors generated approximately 19,662 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 DA12?

If you are considering using a commercial waste disposal company in DA12 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 DA12 sees 125 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 DA12 as it is quite a built-up area, with 85 active businesses all having an impact on the way DA12’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 DA12

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In DA12 the average property price is £314,596 which is 48% below the London average. In DA12 we cover the following areas: -

  • Population Size 47,392
  • Active Businesses 85
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)19,874
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 8,297

How much waste do we produce in DA12?

Last year in this Post Code area, 47,392 residents and 85 businesses produced 19,874 tonnes of waste.

DA12 is made up of 5 areas;

Place
Total Waste produced (tonnes)
Cobham
4,869
Higham
5,068
Shorne
4,472
Shorne Ridgeway
Sole Street
5,465


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 DA12 what recycling rates does the council achieve?

Last year DA12 managed to recycle or reuse 8,297 tonnes of waste (41.75%) against 11,576 (58.25%).

More specifically is made up of 5 areas which achieved all different waste mangement results.

Place
Recyeling rate (tonnes)
Avarge/Normal Landfill Rate (tonnes)
Cobham
2,033 (41.75%)
2,836 (58.25%)
Higham
2,116 (41.75%)
2,952 (58.25%)
Shorne
1,867 (41.75%)
2,605 (58.25%)
Shorne Ridgeway
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Sole Street
2,282 (41.75%)
3,184 (58.25%)
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How much did local councils in DA12 spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in DA12 spent £2,890,912.00 on waste management activities including collection, transport and treatment of household and business waste.

More specifically is made up of 5 places which spent different amounts on waste management activities.

Place
Amount spent on waste management
Cobham
£708,273.44
Higham
£737,182.56
Shorne
£650,455.20
Shorne Ridgeway
Sole Street
£795,000.80
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How many residents and active businesses are there in DA12?

On record for last year DA12 had 47,392 residents and 85 active businesses.

is made up of 5 which all varied in the number of residents as well as the number of active businesses

Place
Residents
Active businesses
Cobham
11,611
21
Higham
12,085
22
Shorne
10,663
19
Shorne Ridgeway
Sole Street
13,033
23
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How else did DA12 impact the environment last year?

In DA12 the average property price is £314,596 which is 48% below the London average. In DA12 we cover the following areas: - which is made up of 20.20 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically had 125 fly tip incidents accompanied by 9 fly tip penalties.

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

Place
Fly Tip Incidents
Fly Tip Penalties
Cobham
31
3
Higham
32
2
Shorne
28
5
Shorne Ridgeway
Sole Street
34
2
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