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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 Hersham 623 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Hersham 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 Hersham.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Hersham produced approximately 623 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 623 tonnes in Hersham 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 Hersham?

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 Hersham.

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

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

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

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

Hersham

Hersham is home to Hersham Green, a 3.4-acre space home to two golf courses and wooded land used for farming. The average property price is £858,922, with the sold price increasing by 32.27% in the last year.

  • Population Size 7,250
  • Active Businesses 49
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)3,040
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,580

How much waste do we produce in Hersham?

Last year in this Hersham area, 7,250 residents and 49 businesses produced 3,040 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 Hersham?

Last year Hersham managed to recycle or reuse 1,580 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 1,461 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in Hersham spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Hersham spent £56,613.63 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 Hersham?

On record for last year Hersham had 7,250 residents and 49 active businesses.
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How else did Hersham impact the environment last year?

Hersham Hersham is home to Hersham Green, a 3.4-acre space home to two golf courses and wooded land used for farming. The average property price is £858,922, with the sold price increasing by 32.27% in the last year. which is made up of 6.17 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Hersham had 10 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.
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