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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 Hook 878 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Hook 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 Hook.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Hook produced approximately 878 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 878 tonnes in Hook 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 Hook?

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 Hook.

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

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

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

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

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Hook was heavily bombed during the blitz in WW2 and is close to RAF Chessington.

  • Population Size 10,212
  • Active Businesses 60
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)4,282
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 2,225

How much waste do we produce in Hook?

Last year in this Hook area, 10,212 residents and 60 businesses produced 4,282 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 Hook?

Last year Hook managed to recycle or reuse 2,225 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 2,057 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in Hook spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Hook spent £79,745.82 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 Hook?

On record for last year Hook had 10,212 residents and 60 active businesses.
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How else did Hook impact the environment last year?

Hook Hook was heavily bombed during the blitz in WW2 and is close to RAF Chessington. which is made up of 1.86 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Hook had 15 fly tip incidents accompanied by 2 fly tip penalties.
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