Hazardous Waste in Harold Wood

Explore Price, Costs & Reviews for Hazardous Waste in Harold Wood

Search

Explore all services for Commercial Waste in Harold Wood

Waste Recycling in Harold Wood

Waste Recycling in Harold Wood

Confidential Waste in Harold Wood

Confidential Waste in Harold Wood

Electronic Waste in Harold Wood

Electronic Waste in Harold Wood

Commercial Property Clearance in Harold Wood

Commercial Property Clearance in Harold Wood

Fly Tip Clearance in Harold Wood

Fly Tip Clearance in Harold Wood

Learn more about Hazardous Waste in Harold Wood

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 Harold Wood 578 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Harold Wood 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 Harold Wood.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Harold Wood produced approximately 578 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 578 tonnes in Harold Wood 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.
Show Less

What is the importanceof disposing of hazardous waste properly in Harold Wood?

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 Harold Wood.

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

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

3. Hazardous waste collection, management, removal, and disposal in Harold Wood are all regulated by the law
Show Less

How is the hazardous waste disposed of in Harold Wood?

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 Harold Wood so carrying out proper hazardous waste disposal poses a major challenge to many businesses in Harold Wood. However, by following several simple procedures, organisations can make financial savings and comply with the law.
Show Less

Companies who would recommend our Hazardous Waste services

Request a Call Back

Can't find what you are looking for? We can help!

Get free quote

What you need to know about Harold Wood

Harold Wood

Harold Wood is home to Harold Wood cricket ground club and has links into London via London bus routes and trains to Liverpool street station from Harold Wood railway station

  • Population Size 6,724
  • Active Businesses 28
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,820
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,087

How much waste do we produce in Harold Wood?

Last year in this Harold Wood area, 6,724 residents and 28 businesses produced 2,820 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of ELWA (East London Waste Authority) has been set up between Redbridge, Havering, Barking & Dagenham and Newham to deal with waste more efficiently in East London along with the waste contractor Havering Recycling Service 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
Show Less

What is the council recycling rate of Harold Wood?

Last year Harold Wood managed to recycle or reuse 1,087 tonnes of waste (38.56%) against 1,732 (61.44%).
Show Less

How much did local councils in Harold Wood spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Harold Wood spent £396,706.56 on waste management activities including collection, transport and treatment of household and business waste.
Show Less

How many residents and active businesses are there in Harold Wood?

On record for last year Harold Wood had 6,724 residents and 28 active businesses.
Show Less

How else did Harold Wood impact the environment last year?

Harold Wood Harold Wood is home to Harold Wood cricket ground club and has links into London via London bus routes and trains to Liverpool street station from Harold Wood railway station which is made up of 6.29 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Harold Wood had 48 fly tip incidents accompanied by 5 fly tip penalties.
Show Less