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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 Purfleet 505 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Purfleet 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 Purfleet.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Purfleet produced approximately 505 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 505 tonnes in Purfleet 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 Purfleet?

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 Purfleet.

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

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

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

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

Purfleet

In Purfleet the average property price is £213,233 which is 64.5% under the London average

  • Population Size 6,234
  • Active Businesses 23
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,463
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 950

How much waste do we produce in Purfleet?

Last year in this Purfleet area, 6,234 residents and 23 businesses produced 2,463 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of ELWA (East London Waste Authority) has been set up between Redbridge, Havering, Barking & Dagenham and Newham to deal with waste more efficiently in East London along with the waste contractor Havering Recycling Service 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 Purfleet?

Last year Purfleet managed to recycle or reuse 950 tonnes of waste (38.56%) against 1,513 (61.44%).
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How much did local councils in Purfleet spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Purfleet spent £346,583.70 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 Purfleet?

On record for last year Purfleet had 6,234 residents and 23 active businesses.
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How else did Purfleet impact the environment last year?

Purfleet In Purfleet the average property price is £213,233 which is 64.5% under the London average which is made up of 22.89 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Purfleet had 42 fly tip incidents accompanied by 5 fly tip penalties.
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