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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 Great Bookham 540 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Great Bookham 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 Great Bookham.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Great Bookham produced approximately 540 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 540 tonnes in Great Bookham 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 Great Bookham?

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 Great Bookham.

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

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

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

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

Great Bookham

Great Bookham is home to the Polesden Lacey, a public area owned by the National Trust, with around 1,000 acres of ground.

  • Population Size 6,280
  • Active Businesses 60
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,634
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,368

How much waste do we produce in Great Bookham?

Last year in this Great Bookham area, 6,280 residents and 60 businesses produced 2,634 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 Great Bookham?

Last year Great Bookham managed to recycle or reuse 1,368 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 1,265 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in Great Bookham spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Great Bookham spent £49,040.30 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 Great Bookham?

On record for last year Great Bookham had 6,280 residents and 60 active businesses.
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How else did Great Bookham impact the environment last year?

Great Bookham Great Bookham is home to the Polesden Lacey, a public area owned by the National Trust, with around 1,000 acres of ground. which is made up of 7.88 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Great Bookham had 9 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.
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