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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 Bricket Wood 885 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Bricket Wood 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 Bricket Wood.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Bricket Wood produced approximately 885 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 885 tonnes in Bricket Wood 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 Bricket Wood?

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 Bricket Wood.

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

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

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

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 Bricket Wood so carrying out proper hazardous waste disposal poses a major challenge to many businesses in Bricket Wood. 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 Bricket Wood

Bricket Wood

Bricket Wood is known for being home to Wicket Brood; one of the most famous Morris Dancing teams in the area and Bricket Wood Common, a large open space which has been listed as a 'site of special scientific interest'

  • Population Size 9,193
  • Active Businesses 57
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)4,315
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 2,112

How much waste do we produce in Bricket Wood?

Last year in this Bricket Wood area, 9,193 residents and 57 businesses produced 4,315 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 Bricket Wood?

Last year Bricket Wood managed to recycle or reuse 2,112 tonnes of waste (48.96%) against 2,202 (51.04%).
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How much did local councils in Bricket Wood spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Bricket Wood spent £648,204.48 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 Bricket Wood?

On record for last year Bricket Wood had 9,193 residents and 57 active businesses.
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How else did Bricket Wood impact the environment last year?

Bricket Wood Bricket Wood is known for being home to Wicket Brood; one of the most famous Morris Dancing teams in the area and Bricket Wood Common, a large open space which has been listed as a 'site of special scientific interest' which is made up of 27.92 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Bricket Wood had 944 fly tip incidents accompanied by 105 fly tip penalties.
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