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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 Oatlands 537 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Oatlands 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 Oatlands.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Oatlands produced approximately 537 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 537 tonnes in Oatlands 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 Oatlands?

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 Oatlands.

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

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

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

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

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Oatlands has Outlands Park, which is roughly 4 acres of land, the former Outlands Palace which is now a luxury hotel and has an average property price of £440,000, which is 31.4% below the London average

  • Population Size 6,245
  • Active Businesses 50
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,619
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,361

How much waste do we produce in Oatlands?

Last year in this Oatlands area, 6,245 residents and 50 businesses produced 2,619 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 Oatlands?

Last year Oatlands managed to recycle or reuse 1,361 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 1,258 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in Oatlands spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Oatlands spent £48,763.24 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 Oatlands?

On record for last year Oatlands had 6,245 residents and 50 active businesses.
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How else did Oatlands impact the environment last year?

Oatlands Oatlands has Outlands Park, which is roughly 4 acres of land, the former Outlands Palace which is now a luxury hotel and has an average property price of £440,000, which is 31.4% below the London average which is made up of 1.32 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Oatlands had 9 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.
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