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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 Leatherhead 478 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Leatherhead produced approximately 478 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 478 tonnes in Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead?

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 Leatherhead.

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

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

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

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

Leatherhead

In Leatherhead, the symbol of this town is a swan holding a sword, it can be seen in various spots, including their football club, school logo’s and the leisure centre. The average property price is £552,393 with the average sold price increasing by 8% in the last year.

  • Population Size 5,555
  • Active Businesses 53
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,330
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,210

How much waste do we produce in Leatherhead?

Last year in this Leatherhead area, 5,555 residents and 53 businesses produced 2,330 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 Leatherhead?

Last year Leatherhead managed to recycle or reuse 1,210 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 1,119 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in Leatherhead spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Leatherhead spent £43,381.81 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 Leatherhead?

On record for last year Leatherhead had 5,555 residents and 53 active businesses.
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How else did Leatherhead impact the environment last year?

Leatherhead In Leatherhead, the symbol of this town is a swan holding a sword, it can be seen in various spots, including their football club, school logo’s and the leisure centre. The average property price is £552,393 with the average sold price increasing by 8% in the last year. which is made up of 6.97 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Leatherhead had 8 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.
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