Hazardous Waste in Ockham

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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 Ockham 526 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Ockham 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 Ockham.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Ockham produced approximately 526 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 526 tonnes in Ockham 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 Ockham?

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 Ockham.

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

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

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

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

Ockham

Ockham is home to an 800-acre area of woodland and common land and is wonderful to explore all year round

  • Population Size 6,123
  • Active Businesses 42
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,568
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,334

How much waste do we produce in Ockham?

Last year in this Ockham area, 6,123 residents and 42 businesses produced 2,568 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 Ockham?

Last year Ockham managed to recycle or reuse 1,334 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 1,233 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in Ockham spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Ockham spent £47,812.21 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 Ockham?

On record for last year Ockham had 6,123 residents and 42 active businesses.
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How else did Ockham impact the environment last year?

Ockham Ockham is home to an 800-acre area of woodland and common land and is wonderful to explore all year round which is made up of 1.25 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Ockham had 9 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.
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