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SM4 is 6.640 square kilometres, contains 192 business and has a population of 36,841 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 SM4 it is the legal responsibility of 192 businesses to ensure all of their commercial waste is handled and disposed of correctly.
With 192 active businesses all having an impact on the way SM4’s commercial waste is treated, it is important that all commercial business in SM4 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 SM4, having to put thought into what you are going to do with your waste can be a burden, our commercial waste services in SM4 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 SM4 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 SM4 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 SM4 it is Veolia ES UK to deal with waste more efficiently on behalf of the council, 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 44.21%, which is low when comparing it with other areas in Europe, 60%+ should be achievable. We send 55.79% of waste to landfill which needs to change, whilst £812,074.73 is spent annually by the local authorities and councils in SM4 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 SM4? By 36,841 people of SM4 then it is only £22 per individual.

Commercial waste is classified as such when any commercial entity generates waste from commercial activities. Whether you have an office in SM4 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 SM4 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 SM4?

SM4’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors generated approximately 15,284 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 SM4?

If you are considering using a commercial waste disposal company in SM4 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 SM4 sees 271 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 SM4 as it is quite a built-up area, with 192 active businesses all having an impact on the way SM4’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 SM4

SM4

In SM4 we cover the following areas: -

  • Population Size 36,841
  • Active Businesses 192
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)15,449
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 6,830

How much waste do we produce in SM4?

Last year in this Post Code area, 36,841 residents and 192 businesses produced 15,449 tonnes of waste.

SM4 is made up of 3 areas;

Place
Total Waste produced (tonnes)
Morden
5,021
Roundshaw
4,866
Little Woodcote
5,330


Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of Veolia ES UK to deal with waste more efficiently on behalf of the council 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 SM4 what recycling rates does the council achieve?

Last year SM4 managed to recycle or reuse 6,830 tonnes of waste (44.21%) against 8,619 (55.79%).

More specifically is made up of 3 areas which achieved all different waste mangement results.

Place
Recyeling rate (tonnes)
Avarge/Normal Landfill Rate (tonnes)
Morden
2,220 (44.21%)
2,801 (55.79%)
Roundshaw
2,151 (0.4421)
2,715 (0.5579)
Little Woodcote
2,356 (0.4421)
2,974 (0.5579)
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How much did local councils in SM4 spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in SM4 spent £812,074.73 on waste management activities including collection, transport and treatment of household and business waste.

More specifically is made up of 3 places which spent different amounts on waste management activities.

Place
Amount spent on waste management
Morden
£263,924.29
Roundshaw
£255,803.54
Little Woodcote
£280,165.78
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How many residents and active businesses are there in SM4?

On record for last year SM4 had 36,841 residents and 192 active businesses.

is made up of 3 which all varied in the number of residents as well as the number of active businesses

Place
Residents
Active businesses
Morden
11,973
62
Roundshaw
11,605
60
Little Woodcote
12,710
66
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How else did SM4 impact the environment last year?

In SM4 we cover the following areas: - which is made up of 37.18 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically had 271 fly tip incidents accompanied by 30 fly tip penalties.

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

Place
Fly Tip Incidents
Fly Tip Penalties
Morden
88
10
Roundshaw
85
9
Little Woodcote
93
10
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