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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 Lessness Heath 70 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Lessness Heath 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 Lessness Heath.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Lessness Heath produced approximately 70 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 70 tonnes in Lessness Heath 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 Lessness Heath?

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 Lessness Heath.

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

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

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

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

Lessness Heath

Lessness Heath is nearby to London South East College, Bexley Heath Campus

  • Population Size 816
  • Active Businesses 24
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)342
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 143

How much waste do we produce in Lessness Heath?

Last year in this Lessness Heath area, 816 residents and 24 businesses produced 342 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of Serco who are the waste contractor deployed by Dartford Borough Council to manage the waste of the residents 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 Lessness Heath?

Last year Lessness Heath managed to recycle or reuse 143 tonnes of waste (41.75%) against 199 (58.25%).
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How much did local councils in Lessness Heath spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Lessness Heath spent £49,750.38 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 Lessness Heath?

On record for last year Lessness Heath had 816 residents and 24 active businesses.
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How else did Lessness Heath impact the environment last year?

Lessness Heath Lessness Heath is nearby to London South East College, Bexley Heath Campus which is made up of 24.31 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Lessness Heath had 2 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.
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