Hazardous Waste in South Oxhey

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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 Oxhey 82 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in South Oxhey 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 Oxhey.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that South Oxhey produced approximately 82 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 82 tonnes in South Oxhey 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 Oxhey?

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 Oxhey.

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

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

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

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

South Oxhey

South Oxhey is home to the South Oxhey Choir, who were made famous from the BBC programme The Choir, the area also hosts the Oxley Woods Nature Reserve and has an average property price of £391,357 which is 39% below the average for London.

  • Population Size 2,112
  • Active Businesses 14
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)401
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 196

How much waste do we produce in South Oxhey?

Last year in this South Oxhey area, 2,112 residents and 14 businesses produced 401 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of Veolia ES UK 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 Oxhey?

Last year South Oxhey managed to recycle or reuse 196 tonnes of waste (48.96%) against 205 (51.04%).
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How much did local councils in South Oxhey spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in South Oxhey spent £60,254.46 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 Oxhey?

On record for last year South Oxhey had 2,112 residents and 14 active businesses.
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How else did South Oxhey impact the environment last year?

South Oxhey South Oxhey is home to the South Oxhey Choir, who were made famous from the BBC programme The Choir, the area also hosts the Oxley Woods Nature Reserve and has an average property price of £391,357 which is 39% below the average for London. which is made up of 7.84 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically South Oxhey had 88 fly tip incidents accompanied by 10 fly tip penalties.
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