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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 Ham 624 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Ham 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 Ham.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Ham produced approximately 624 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 624 tonnes in Ham 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 Ham?

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 Ham.

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

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

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

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

Ham

Ham is on the border of Richmond Park and Ham House and Gardens which are part of the National Trust and National Heritage, Average properties cost £636,667, 0.7% below the London average

  • Population Size 7,254
  • Active Businesses 53
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)3,042
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,580

How much waste do we produce in Ham?

Last year in this Ham area, 7,254 residents and 53 businesses produced 3,042 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 Ham?

Last year Ham managed to recycle or reuse 1,580 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 1,461 (0.4804).
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How much did local councils in Ham spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Ham spent £56,642.36 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 Ham?

On record for last year Ham had 7,254 residents and 53 active businesses.
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How else did Ham impact the environment last year?

Ham Ham is on the border of Richmond Park and Ham House and Gardens which are part of the National Trust and National Heritage, Average properties cost £636,667, 0.7% below the London average which is made up of 1.31 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Ham had 10 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.
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