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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 Epsom 521 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Epsom 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 Epsom.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Epsom produced approximately 521 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 521 tonnes in Epsom 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 Epsom?

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 Epsom.

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

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

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

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

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Epsom links to London via rail serviced by South Western Railway, it is known for the Epsom Racecourse which has a crowd capacity of 130,000 people. The average property price is £489,112, with the average sold price increasing by 10.98% in the last year.

  • Population Size 6,059
  • Active Businesses 40
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,541
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,320

How much waste do we produce in Epsom?

Last year in this Epsom area, 6,059 residents and 40 businesses produced 2,541 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 Epsom?

Last year Epsom managed to recycle or reuse 1,320 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 1,221 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in Epsom spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Epsom spent £47,310.47 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 Epsom?

On record for last year Epsom had 6,059 residents and 40 active businesses.
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How else did Epsom impact the environment last year?

Epsom Epsom links to London via rail serviced by South Western Railway, it is known for the Epsom Racecourse which has a crowd capacity of 130,000 people. The average property price is £489,112, with the average sold price increasing by 10.98% in the last year. which is made up of 2.67 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Epsom had 9 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.
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