Hazardous Waste in Chorleywood

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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 Chorleywood 241 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Chorleywood 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 Chorleywood.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Chorleywood produced approximately 241 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 241 tonnes in Chorleywood 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 Chorleywood?

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 Chorleywood.

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

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

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

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

Chorleywood

Chorleywood is home to the Chorleywood Common, which is 200 acres of wooded common land and is used by the Chorleywood Cricket club.

  • Population Size 1,714
  • Active Businesses 20
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)1,177
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 576

How much waste do we produce in Chorleywood?

Last year in this Chorleywood area, 1,714 residents and 20 businesses produced 1,177 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 Chorleywood?

Last year Chorleywood managed to recycle or reuse 576 tonnes of waste (48.96%) against 601 (51.04%).
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How much did local councils in Chorleywood spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Chorleywood spent £176,775.10 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 Chorleywood?

On record for last year Chorleywood had 1,714 residents and 20 active businesses.
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How else did Chorleywood impact the environment last year?

Chorleywood Chorleywood is home to the Chorleywood Common, which is 200 acres of wooded common land and is used by the Chorleywood Cricket club. which is made up of 14.32 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Chorleywood had 257 fly tip incidents accompanied by 29 fly tip penalties.
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