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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 Egham 1,103 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Egham 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 Egham.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Egham produced approximately 1,103 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 1,103 tonnes in Egham 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 Egham?

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 Egham.

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

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

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

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

Egham

Egham is home to the Royal Holloway University of London, it also boasts its own sports teams such as Staines Boat Club and Egham Fencing Club.

  • Population Size 12,825
  • Active Businesses 77
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)5,378
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 2,681

How much waste do we produce in Egham?

Last year in this Egham area, 12,825 residents and 77 businesses produced 5,378 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of WLWA (West London Waste Authority), which has been set up between Hillingdon, Brent, Harrow, Ealing, Hounslow and Richmond-upon-Thames to deal with waste more efficiently in West London along with a mix between the waste contractors Serco and 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 Egham?

Last year Egham managed to recycle or reuse 2,681 tonnes of waste (49.86%) against 2,697 (50.14%).
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How much did local councils in Egham spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Egham spent £718,187.12 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 Egham?

On record for last year Egham had 12,825 residents and 77 active businesses.
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How else did Egham impact the environment last year?

Egham Egham is home to the Royal Holloway University of London, it also boasts its own sports teams such as Staines Boat Club and Egham Fencing Club. which is made up of 29.39 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Egham had 342 fly tip incidents accompanied by 38 fly tip penalties.
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