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Commercial waste is created from the activities of any businesses whilst they are working from a commercial premises, Rainham spans 7.599 square kilometres, is a well populated area with a population of 20,597 and has 44 active businesses.

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

In Rainham there are a range of authorities and commercial waste disposal companies set up to carry out waste management activities, it is 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, 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 38.56%, which is relatively low, other European areas, we should be aiming to get to 60%+. Sending 61.44% of waste to landfill needs improving and £1,215,244.83 is a substantial amount for the local authorities in Rainham to spend on public waste management annually, however if divided by 20,597; the population of Rainham then it is only £59 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 Rainham 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 Rainham 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 Rainham create?

Rainham’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors generated approximately 8,545 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 Rainham?

The importance of this is paramount as in Rainham we see 147 number of fly tipping incidents a year.
If you are considering using a commercial waste company in Rainham 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 Rainham as it is quite a built-up area, with 44 active businesses all having an impact on the way Rainham’s commercial waste is treated.
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What you need to know about Rainham

Rainham

Rainham is home to Rainham marshes, a nature reserve open to the public.

  • Population Size 20,597
  • Active Businesses 44
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)8,637
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 3,331

How much waste do we produce in Rainham?

Last year in this Rainham area, 20,597 residents and 44 businesses produced 8,637 tonnes of waste.

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
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What is the council recycling rate of Rainham?

Last year Rainham managed to recycle or reuse 3,331 tonnes of waste (38.56%) against 5,307 (61.44%).
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How much did local councils in Rainham spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Rainham spent £1,215,244.83 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 Rainham?

On record for last year Rainham had 20,597 residents and 44 active businesses.
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How else did Rainham impact the environment last year?

Rainham Rainham is home to Rainham marshes, a nature reserve open to the public. which is made up of 27.34 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Rainham had 147 fly tip incidents accompanied by 16 fly tip penalties.
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