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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 Cheam 481 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Cheam 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 Cheam.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Cheam produced approximately 481 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 481 tonnes in Cheam 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 Cheam?

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 Cheam.

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

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

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

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

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Cheam is home to two large parks – Nonsuch Park and Cheam Park. Nonsuch park contains the listed building Nonsuch mansion, the village is made up of many independent shops. The average property costs £425,667, which is 33.6% below the London average.

  • Population Size 5,592
  • Active Businesses 37
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,345
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,219

How much waste do we produce in Cheam?

Last year in this Cheam area, 5,592 residents and 37 businesses produced 2,345 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of SLWP (South London Waste Partnership), which has been set up between Merton, Kingston upon Thames, Croydon and Sutton to deal with waste more efficiently in south London along with the waste contractor Veolia ES UK 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 Cheam?

Last year Cheam managed to recycle or reuse 1,219 tonnes of waste (0.5196) against 1,127 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in Cheam spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Cheam spent £43,671.21 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 Cheam?

On record for last year Cheam had 5,592 residents and 37 active businesses.
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How else did Cheam impact the environment last year?

Cheam Cheam is home to two large parks – Nonsuch Park and Cheam Park. Nonsuch park contains the listed building Nonsuch mansion, the village is made up of many independent shops. The average property costs £425,667, which is 33.6% below the London average. which is made up of 2.46 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Cheam had 8 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.
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