Commercial Waste in Stonecot Hill

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Commercial waste is created from the activities of any businesses whilst they are working from a commercial premises, Stonecot Hill spans 2.955 square kilometres, is a well populated area with a population of 12,185 and has 54 active businesses.

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

In Stonecot Hill there are a range of authorities and commercial waste disposal companies set up to carry out waste management activities, it is Veolia ES UK to deal with waste more efficiently on behalf of the council, 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 44.21%, which is relatively low, other European areas, we should be aiming to get to 60%+. Sending 55.79% of waste to landfill needs improving and £268,586.43 is a substantial amount for the local authorities in Stonecot Hill to spend on public waste management annually, however if divided by 12,185; the population of Stonecot Hill then it is only £22 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 Stonecot Hill 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 Stonecot Hill 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 Stonecot Hill create?

Stonecot Hill’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors generated approximately 5,055 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 Stonecot Hill?

The importance of this is paramount as in Stonecot Hill we see 90 number of fly tipping incidents a year.
If you are considering using a commercial waste company in Stonecot Hill 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 Stonecot Hill as it is quite a built-up area, with 54 active businesses all having an impact on the way Stonecot Hill’s commercial waste is treated.
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What you need to know about Stonecot Hill

Stonecot Hill

Stonecot Hill is a residential area close to Morden Park

  • Population Size 12,185
  • Active Businesses 54
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)5,110
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 2,259

How much waste do we produce in Stonecot Hill?

Last year in this Stonecot Hill area, 12,185 residents and 54 businesses produced 5,110 tonnes of waste.

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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What is the council recycling rate of Stonecot Hill?

Last year Stonecot Hill managed to recycle or reuse 2,259 tonnes of waste (44.21%) against 2,851 (55.79%).
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How much did local councils in Stonecot Hill spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Stonecot Hill spent £268,586.43 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 Stonecot Hill?

On record for last year Stonecot Hill had 12,185 residents and 54 active businesses.
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How else did Stonecot Hill impact the environment last year?

Stonecot Hill Stonecot Hill is a residential area close to Morden Park which is made up of 16.55 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Stonecot Hill had 90 fly tip incidents accompanied by 10 fly tip penalties.
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