Commercial Waste in Leatherhead

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Commercial waste is created from the activities of any businesses whilst they are working from a commercial premises, Leatherhead spans 6.990 square kilometres, is a well populated area with a population of 5,555 and has 53 active businesses.

It is the legal responsibility of these business in Leatherhead to ensure all the commercial waste is handled and disposed of correctly. As a commercial business in Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead?

In Leatherhead there are a range of authorities and commercial waste disposal companies set up to carry out waste management activities, it is SLWP (South London Waste Partnership), which has been set up between Merton, Kingston upon Thames, Croydon and Sutton to deal with waste more efficiently in south London along with the waste contractor Veolia ES UK, 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 0.52, which is relatively low, other European areas, we should be aiming to get to 60%+. Sending 48.04% of waste to landfill needs improving and £43,381.81 is a substantial amount for the local authorities in Leatherhead to spend on public waste management annually, however if divided by 5,555; the population of Leatherhead then it is only £8 per individual, which considering we need to improve could more money be allocated to public waste processing?

Commercial waste is produced once a business creates waste outputs from its commercial activities. Whether you have an office in Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead create?

Leatherhead’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors generated approximately 2,305 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 Leatherhead?

The importance of this is paramount as in Leatherhead we see 8 number of fly tipping incidents a year.
If you are considering using a commercial waste company in Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead as it is quite a built-up area, with 53 active businesses all having an impact on the way Leatherhead’s commercial waste is treated.
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What you need to know about Leatherhead

Leatherhead

In Leatherhead, the symbol of this town is a swan holding a sword, it can be seen in various spots, including their football club, school logo’s and the leisure centre. The average property price is £552,393 with the average sold price increasing by 8% in the last year.

  • Population Size 5,555
  • Active Businesses 53
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,330
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,210

How much waste do we produce in Leatherhead?

Last year in this Leatherhead area, 5,555 residents and 53 businesses produced 2,330 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of SLWP (South London Waste Partnership), which has been set up between Merton, Kingston upon Thames, Croydon and Sutton to deal with 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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What is the council recycling rate of Leatherhead?

Last year Leatherhead managed to recycle or reuse 1,210 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 1,119 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in Leatherhead spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Leatherhead spent £43,381.81 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 Leatherhead?

On record for last year Leatherhead had 5,555 residents and 53 active businesses.
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How else did Leatherhead impact the environment last year?

Leatherhead In Leatherhead, the symbol of this town is a swan holding a sword, it can be seen in various spots, including their football club, school logo’s and the leisure centre. The average property price is £552,393 with the average sold price increasing by 8% in the last year. which is made up of 6.97 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Leatherhead had 8 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.
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