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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 Downs 461 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Epsom Downs 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 Downs.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Epsom Downs produced approximately 461 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 461 tonnes in Epsom Downs 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 Downs?

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 Downs.

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

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

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

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

Epsom Downs

Epsom Downs s a grade 1 racecourse, where they hold ‘The Derby’, it is a public area which means the Derby can be watched for free, it houses the third largest training facility for racecourses in the country.

  • Population Size 5,359
  • Active Businesses 35
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,247
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,168

How much waste do we produce in Epsom Downs?

Last year in this Epsom Downs area, 5,359 residents and 35 businesses produced 2,247 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 Downs?

Last year Epsom Downs managed to recycle or reuse 1,168 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 1,080 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in Epsom Downs spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Epsom Downs spent £41,851.57 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 Downs?

On record for last year Epsom Downs had 5,359 residents and 35 active businesses.
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How else did Epsom Downs impact the environment last year?

Epsom Downs Epsom Downs s a grade 1 racecourse, where they hold ‘The Derby’, it is a public area which means the Derby can be watched for free, it houses the third largest training facility for racecourses in the country. which is made up of 2.36 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Epsom Downs had 8 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.
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