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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 Effingham 932 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Effingham 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 Effingham.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Effingham produced approximately 932 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 932 tonnes in Effingham 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 Effingham?

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 Effingham.

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

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

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

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

Effingham

Effingham is home to part of the ‘Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. The average property price is £830,000 with the average sold price increasing by 50% in the last year.

  • Population Size 10,841
  • Active Businesses 63
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)4,546
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 2,362

How much waste do we produce in Effingham?

Last year in this Effingham area, 10,841 residents and 63 businesses produced 4,546 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 Effingham?

Last year Effingham managed to recycle or reuse 2,362 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 2,184 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in Effingham spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Effingham spent £84,653.25 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 Effingham?

On record for last year Effingham had 10,841 residents and 63 active businesses.
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How else did Effingham impact the environment last year?

Effingham Effingham is home to part of the ‘Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. The average property price is £830,000 with the average sold price increasing by 50% in the last year. which is made up of 1.98 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Effingham had 15 fly tip incidents accompanied by 2 fly tip penalties.
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