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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 Swanley 555 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Swanley 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 Swanley.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Swanley produced approximately 555 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 555 tonnes in Swanley 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 Swanley?

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 Swanley.

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

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

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

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

Swanley

Swanley is derived from the Saxon "Swine-Ley" meaning pig clearing, it consisted of a few farms and was sparsely populated until the railway came through in 1861.

  • Population Size 6,460
  • Active Businesses 30
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,709
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,357

How much waste do we produce in Swanley?

Last year in this Swanley area, 6,460 residents and 30 businesses produced 2,709 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 Swanley?

Last year Swanley managed to recycle or reuse 1,357 tonnes of waste (50.10%) against 1,352 (49.90%).
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How much did local councils in Swanley spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Swanley spent £187,687.55 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 Swanley?

On record for last year Swanley had 6,460 residents and 30 active businesses.
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How else did Swanley impact the environment last year?

Swanley Swanley is derived from the Saxon "Swine-Ley" meaning pig clearing, it consisted of a few farms and was sparsely populated until the railway came through in 1861. which is made up of 179.46 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Swanley had 37 fly tip incidents accompanied by 2 fly tip penalties.
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