Hazardous Waste in East Wickham

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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 East Wickham 101 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in East Wickham 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 East Wickham.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that East Wickham produced approximately 101 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 101 tonnes in East Wickham 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 East Wickham?

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 East Wickham.

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

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

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

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

East Wickham

East Wickham is home to Goldie Leigh Hospital, the area also has two large cemeteries.

  • Population Size 670
  • Active Businesses 10
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)493
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 206

How much waste do we produce in East Wickham?

Last year in this East Wickham area, 670 residents and 10 businesses produced 493 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of Serco who are the waste contractor deployed by Dartford Borough Council to manage the waste of the residents 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 East Wickham?

Last year East Wickham managed to recycle or reuse 206 tonnes of waste (41.75%) against 287 (58.25%).
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How much did local councils in East Wickham spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in East Wickham spent £71,689.41 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 East Wickham?

On record for last year East Wickham had 670 residents and 10 active businesses.
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How else did East Wickham impact the environment last year?

East Wickham East Wickham is home to Goldie Leigh Hospital, the area also has two large cemeteries. which is made up of 6.56 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically East Wickham had 3 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.
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