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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 Claygate 586 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Claygate 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 Claygate.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Claygate produced approximately 586 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 586 tonnes in Claygate 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 Claygate?

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 Claygate.

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

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

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

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

Claygate

Claygate is primarily a residential area with a few offices and two small shopping centres. The average property price is £1,104,167 which is 72.1% above the London average.

  • Population Size 6,811
  • Active Businesses 46
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,856
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,484

How much waste do we produce in Claygate?

Last year in this Claygate area, 6,811 residents and 46 businesses produced 2,856 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 Claygate?

Last year Claygate managed to recycle or reuse 1,484 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 1,372 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in Claygate spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Claygate spent £53,187.45 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 Claygate?

On record for last year Claygate had 6,811 residents and 46 active businesses.
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How else did Claygate impact the environment last year?

Claygate Claygate is primarily a residential area with a few offices and two small shopping centres. The average property price is £1,104,167 which is 72.1% above the London average. which is made up of 5.80 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Claygate had 10 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.
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