Hazardous Waste in Purley

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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 Purley 729 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Purley 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 Purley.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Purley produced approximately 729 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 729 tonnes in Purley 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 Purley?

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 Purley.

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

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

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

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

Purley

Purley was originally a farm, Purley was developed into a residential area in the 1920s and 1930s. The Ministry of Defence own the neighbouring Kenley Aerodrome.

  • Population Size 8,482
  • Active Businesses 34
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)3,557
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,761

How much waste do we produce in Purley?

Last year in this Purley area, 8,482 residents and 34 businesses produced 3,557 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of the responsibility of The London Borough of Bromley and Veolia ES UK to deal with waste more efficiently 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 Purley?

Last year Purley managed to recycle or reuse 1,761 tonnes of waste (49.50%) against 1,796 (50.50%).
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How much did local councils in Purley spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Purley spent £211,056.56 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 Purley?

On record for last year Purley had 8,482 residents and 34 active businesses.
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How else did Purley impact the environment last year?

Purley Purley was originally a farm, Purley was developed into a residential area in the 1920s and 1930s. The Ministry of Defence own the neighbouring Kenley Aerodrome. which is made up of 22.11 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Purley had 304 fly tip incidents accompanied by 52 fly tip penalties.
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