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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 South Mimms 591 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in South Mimms 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 South Mimms.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that South Mimms produced approximately 591 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 591 tonnes in South Mimms 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 South Mimms?

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 South Mimms.

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

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

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

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

South Mimms

South Mimms is surrounded by grazing and farmland, and is located just off the M25

  • Population Size 11,461
  • Active Businesses 46
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,883
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,150

How much waste do we produce in South Mimms?

Last year in this South Mimms area, 11,461 residents and 46 businesses produced 2,883 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of DSO who have been hired to deal with waste more efficiently on behalf of the council 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 South Mimms?

Last year South Mimms managed to recycle or reuse 1,150 tonnes of waste (39.87%) against 1,734 (60.13%).
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How much did local councils in South Mimms spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in South Mimms spent £116,133.74 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 South Mimms?

On record for last year South Mimms had 11,461 residents and 46 active businesses.
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How else did South Mimms impact the environment last year?

South Mimms South Mimms is surrounded by grazing and farmland, and is located just off the M25 which is made up of 99.14 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically South Mimms had 65 fly tip incidents accompanied by 13 fly tip penalties.
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