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WD3 is 56.060 square kilometres, contains 287 business and has a population of 40,666 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 WD3 it is the legal responsibility of 287 businesses to ensure all of their commercial waste is handled and disposed of correctly.
With 287 active businesses all having an impact on the way WD3’s commercial waste is treated, it is important that all commercial business in WD3 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 WD3, having to put thought into what you are going to do with your waste can be a burden, our commercial waste services in WD3 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 WD3 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 WD3 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 WD3 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 48.96%, which is low when comparing it with other areas in Europe, 60%+ should be achievable. We send 51.04% of waste to landfill which needs to change, whilst £2,561,958.00 is spent annually by the local authorities and councils in WD3 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 WD3? By 40,666 people of WD3 then it is only £63 per individual.

Commercial waste is classified as such when any commercial entity generates waste from commercial activities. Whether you have an office in WD3 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 WD3 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 WD3?

WD3’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors generated approximately 16,871 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 WD3?

If you are considering using a commercial waste disposal company in WD3 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 WD3 sees 3,731 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 WD3 as it is quite a built-up area, with 287 active businesses all having an impact on the way WD3’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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WD3

WD3 is an area which boasts a lot of greens paces and parks including Moor Park Golf Club, Cherlyn Gardens, Woodside Athletics Stadium and Cassiobury Park. In WD3 we cover the following areas: -

  • Population Size 40,666
  • Active Businesses 287
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)17,053
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 8,349

How much waste do we produce in WD3?

Last year in this Post Code area, 40,666 residents and 287 businesses produced 17,053 tonnes of waste.

WD3 is made up of 17 areas;

Place
Total Waste produced (tonnes)
Chandler's Cross
1,313
Chenies
1,194
Chipperfield
836
Chorleywood
1,177
Maple Cross
1,245
Rickmansworth
750
Sarratt
1,057
West Hyde
1,364
Croxley Green
1,126
Loudwater
1,450
Mill End
1,023
Batchworth
1,006
Heronsgate
682
Well End
512
Nascot Wood
682
West Watford
853
Holywell
682


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 WD3 what recycling rates does the council achieve?

Last year WD3 managed to recycle or reuse 8,349 tonnes of waste (48.96%) against 8,704 (51.04%).

More specifically is made up of 17 areas which achieved all different waste mangement results.

Place
Recyeling rate (tonnes)
Avarge/Normal Landfill Rate (tonnes)
Chandler's Cross
643 (0.4896)
670 (0.5104)
Chenies
584 (48.96%)
609 (51%)
Chipperfield
409 (48.96%)
426 (51.04%)
Chorleywood
576 (48.96%)
601 (51.04%)
Maple Cross
609 (48.96%)
635 (51.04%)
Rickmansworth
367 (48.96%)
383 (51.04%)
Sarratt
518 (48.96%)
540 (51.04%)
West Hyde
668 (0.4896)
696 (0.5104)
Croxley Green
551 (48.96%)
574 (51.04%)
Loudwater
710 (48.96%)
740 (51.04%)
Mill End
501 (48.96%)
522 (51.04%)
Batchworth
493 (48.96%)
514 (51.04%)
Heronsgate
334 (48.96%)
348 (51.04%)
Well End
250 (48.96%)
261 (51.04%)
Nascot Wood
334 (48.96%)
348 (51.04%)
West Watford
417 (48.96%)
435 (51.04%)
Holywell
334 (0.4896)
348 (0.5104)
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How much did local councils in WD3 spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in WD3 spent £2,561,958.00 on waste management activities including collection, transport and treatment of household and business waste.

More specifically is made up of 17 places which spent different amounts on waste management activities.

Place
Amount spent on waste management
Chandler's Cross
£197,270.77
Chenies
£179,337.06
Chipperfield
£125,535.94
Chorleywood
£176,775.10
Maple Cross
£187,022.93
Rickmansworth
£112,726.15
Sarratt
£158,841.40
West Hyde
£204,956.64
Croxley Green
£169,089.23
Loudwater
£217,766.43
Mill End
£153,717.48
Batchworth
£151,155.52
Heronsgate
£102,478.32
Well End
£76,858.74
Nascot Wood
£102,478.32
West Watford
£128,097.90
Holywell
£102,478.32
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How many residents and active businesses are there in WD3?

On record for last year WD3 had 40,666 residents and 287 active businesses.

is made up of 17 which all varied in the number of residents as well as the number of active businesses

Place
Residents
Active businesses
Chandler's Cross
1,913
22
Chenies
1,739
20
Chipperfield
1,217
14
Chorleywood
1,714
20
Maple Cross
1,814
21
Rickmansworth
1,093
13
Sarratt
1,540
18
West Hyde
£1,987.60
23
Croxley Green
1,640
19
Loudwater
2,112
24
Mill End
1,491
17
Batchworth
1,466
17
Heronsgate
994
11
Well End
745
9
Nascot Wood
994
11
West Watford
1,242
14
Holywell
994
11
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How else did WD3 impact the environment last year?

WD3 is an area which boasts a lot of greens paces and parks including Moor Park Golf Club, Cherlyn Gardens, Woodside Athletics Stadium and Cassiobury Park. In WD3 we cover the following areas: - which is made up of 207.48 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically had 3,731 fly tip incidents accompanied by 415 fly tip penalties.

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

Place
Fly Tip Incidents
Fly Tip Penalties
Chandler's Cross
287
32
Chenies
261
29
Chipperfield
183
20
Chorleywood
257
29
Maple Cross
272
30
Rickmansworth
164
18
Sarratt
231
26
West Hyde
298
33
Croxley Green
246
27
Loudwater
317
35
Mill End
224
25
Batchworth
220
24
Heronsgate
149
17
Well End
112
12
Nascot Wood
149
17
West Watford
187
21
Holywell
149
17
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