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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 St Helier 1,081 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in St Helier 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 St Helier.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that St Helier produced approximately 1,081 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 1,081 tonnes in St Helier 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 St Helier?

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 St Helier.

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

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

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

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

St Helier

St Helier houses St Helier Hospital which is run by Epsom and St Helier University and is situated in the London Borough of Sutton

  • Population Size 12,572
  • Active Businesses 56
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)5,272
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 2,331

How much waste do we produce in St Helier?

Last year in this St Helier area, 12,572 residents and 56 businesses produced 5,272 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 St Helier?

Last year St Helier managed to recycle or reuse 2,331 tonnes of waste (44.21%) against 2,941 (55.79%).
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How much did local councils in St Helier spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in St Helier spent £277,112.98 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 St Helier?

On record for last year St Helier had 12,572 residents and 56 active businesses.
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How else did St Helier impact the environment last year?

St Helier St Helier houses St Helier Hospital which is run by Epsom and St Helier University and is situated in the London Borough of Sutton which is made up of 17.07 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically St Helier had 92 fly tip incidents accompanied by 10 fly tip penalties.
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