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Commercial waste is created from the activities of any businesses whilst they are working from a commercial premises, Higham spans 0.73 square kilometres, is a well populated area with a population of 12,085 and has 22 active businesses.

It is the legal responsibility of these business in Higham to ensure all the commercial waste is handled and disposed of correctly. As a commercial business in Higham you must comply with the Duty of Care legislation that shows how commercial waste should be stored, transported, disposed of, and recorded.

Below is the type of commercial waste services we offer in Higham 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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What is involved in managing commercial waste in Higham?

In Higham there are a range of authorities and commercial waste disposal companies set up to carry out waste management activities, it is Serco who are the waste contractor deployed by Dartford Borough Council to manage the waste of the residents , however most choose to turn to a private commercial waste company because the cost vs the service levels are more effectively spent with a private operator.

Work must be done as a recycling rate of 41.75%, which is quite low when compared to other leading areas in Europe and £737,182.56 is a substantial amount for the local authorities in Higham to spend on public waste management annually

Commercial waste is produced once a business creates waste outputs from its commercial activities. Whether you have an office in Higham that needs to discard electronic equipment or need furniture cleared and recycled, or your shop needs to dispose of waste generated from your business, you fall into the commercial waste category.
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What are the laws surrounding commercial waste disposal that my business needs to comply with?

Section 34 of The Environment Protection Act 1990 states your duty of care, which 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 Higham is essential as this helps to ensure that hazardous materials do not contaminate non-hazardous materials. It will also make commercial waste collecting and disposal a lot easier for you and the company you work with.
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How much commercial waste does Higham create?

Higham’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors generated approximately 5,014 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 recycling in Higham?

The importance of this is paramount as in Higham we see 32 number of fly tipping incidents a year.
If you are considering using a commercial waste company in Higham to help you deal with your commercial waste, then you are legally obligated to ensure that they dispose of your waste collection responsibly. Working with a non-authorized waste carrier can result in a hefty fine of up to £10,000 and even a criminal conviction.

When looking for a waste contractor it will be good to make sure that the contractor:

- Is licensed by the environment agency
- Performs 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 Higham as it is quite a built-up area, with 22 active businesses all having an impact on the way Higham’s commercial waste is treated.
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What you need to know about Higham

Higham

Higham is a village of less than 4000 people, it is home to Gad's Hill, a famous and notorious haunt of highway robbers

  • Population Size 12,085
  • Active Businesses 22
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)5,068
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 2,116

How much waste do we produce in Higham?

Last year in this Higham area, 12,085 residents and 22 businesses produced 5,068 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of Serco who are 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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What is the council recycling rate of Higham?

Last year Higham managed to recycle or reuse 2,116 tonnes of waste (41.75%) against 2,952 (58.25%).
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How much did local councils in Higham spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Higham spent £737,182.56 on waste management activities including collection, transport and treatment of household and business waste.
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How many residents and active businesses are there in Higham?

On record for last year Higham had 12,085 residents and 22 active businesses.
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How else did Higham impact the environment last year?

Higham Higham is a village of less than 4000 people, it is home to Gad's Hill, a famous and notorious haunt of highway robbers which is made up of 5.15 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Higham had 32 fly tip incidents accompanied by 2 fly tip penalties.
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