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Hazardous waste is classified as such when it has properties or contains substances that make it corrosive, caustic, carcinogenic, ecotoxic, irritant, infectious, mutagenic, toxic, or an oxidizing agent.

in Barking 4,129 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Barking annually which shows how important it is to collect and dispose of the hazardous waste properly.

All hazardous waste disposals must all be managed properly by hiring a regulated and professional hazardous waste company in Barking.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Barking produced approximately 4,129 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 4,129 tonnes in Barking only 36% was recycled.

Hazardous waste collection is a major part of the waste management world and one that impacts the health of our planet significantly.
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What is the importanceof disposing of hazardous waste properly in Barking?

Firstly the following materials are considered hazardous waste:

- Asbestos
- Batteries
- Chemicals/liquids
- Paint
- Gas bottles
- Sharps
- White goods
- Monitors/TV's and other WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
- Fluorescent Tubes

The following are some of the main reasons why it is important to perform proper hazardous waste disposal in Barking.

1. Barking‘s Environmental Health – Inappropriate hazardous waste management and disposal pose a serious hazard to the health of Barking‘s environment.

2. Public Health – Throwing hazardous materials in the rubbish, pouring them down the drain into Barking’s water system hurts Barking’s environment, particularly the water supply.

3. Hazardous waste collection, management, removal, and disposal in Barking are all regulated by the law
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How is the hazardous waste disposed of in Barking?

There are a few methods deployed by hazardous waste disposal companies to manage hazardous waste, the most common include:

- Landfill
- Incineration
- Recycling

There are a range of risks associated with hazardous waste disposal in Barking so carrying out proper hazardous waste disposal poses a major challenge to many businesses in Barking. However, by following several simple procedures, organisations can make financial savings and comply with the law.
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What you need to know about Barking

Barking

In Barking the average property price is £315,450 which is 47.6% lower than the London average

  • Population Size 52,698
  • Active Businesses 128
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)20,138
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 8,384

How much waste do we produce in Barking?

Last year in this Barking area, 52,698 residents and 128 businesses produced 20,138 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 Barking?

Last year Barking managed to recycle or reuse 8,384 tonnes of waste (0.42) against 11,755 (0.58).
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How much did local councils in Barking spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Barking spent £1,872,900.90 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 Barking?

On record for last year Barking had 52,698 residents and 128 active businesses.
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How else did Barking impact the environment last year?

Barking In Barking the average property price is £315,450 which is 47.6% lower than the London average which is made up of 63.84 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Barking had 1,030 fly tip incidents accompanied by 114 fly tip penalties.
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