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In an area the size of 1.449 kilometers squared Preston uses a lot of electronic equipment a year, more specifically 8,844 number of electronic devices are being used approximately in Preston which, with the increased pace of technological change is only going to increase meaning the 2,948 pieces of electronic waste items that are discarded annually will only get bigger, which is a big challenge for our environment.

Electronic waste, also referred to as waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), is defined as discarded electrical or electronic devices. It is all electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) that has come to the end of its ‘useful life.’ This type of waste can be found in Preston’s 3,997 residential properties and 64 active businesses.
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In Preston every year how much electronic waste is thrown away?

In Preston 10,445 people and 64 active businesses own approximately 8,844 including 2,298 laptops and 3,064 computers. This creates 2,948 pieces of electrical waste items every year. It os key for the people of Preston to do their bit and ensure environmental protection by keeping electronic waste out of landfills and processed properly.
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In Preston why is it important to recycle electronic waste?

In Preston there is a lot of electronics being used more specifically 2,298 laptops, 3,064 computers, 3,308 monitors, not to mention the peripheral electronic equipment as well as 174 printers which given an average life cycle of four years will mean Preston will discard 2,948 items of electronic waste items every year.
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Is there a better way than just recycling Preston‘s electronic waste?

There is as nearly all of the electronic equipment that is thrown away is valid for refurbishment and this is the most environmentally friendly way of treating electronic waste. An estimated 2,948 items of electronic waste items discarded in Preston by With 64 active businesses all having an impact on the way Preston’s commercial waste is treated. businesses and 3,997 households every year, with that amount of e-waste reusing Preston’s electronic waste is a much better option than recycling it.
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What you need to know about Preston

Preston

Preston is home to Fryent Country Park, the average property price is £548,859

  • Population Size 10,445
  • Active Businesses 64
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)4,380
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,864

How much waste do we produce in Preston?

Last year in this Preston area, 10,445 residents and 64 businesses produced 4,380 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of a mix between DSO & Amey, 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 Preston?

Last year Preston managed to recycle or reuse 1,864 tonnes of waste (42.56%) against 2,516 (57.44%).
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How much did local councils in Preston spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Preston spent £167,221.79 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 Preston?

On record for last year Preston had 10,445 residents and 64 active businesses.
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How else did Preston impact the environment last year?

Preston Preston is home to Fryent Country Park, the average property price is £548,859 which is made up of 8.89 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Preston had 485 fly tip incidents accompanied by 54 fly tip penalties.
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