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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 Swanscombe 484 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Swanscombe 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 Swanscombe.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Swanscombe produced approximately 484 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 484 tonnes in Swanscombe 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 Swanscombe?

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 Swanscombe.

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

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

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

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

Swanscombe

Swanscombe is the location of the Swanscombe Man, (which is actually a woman), who lived 400,000 years ago, the site has the oldest bone fragments and tools ever found in England

  • Population Size 5,628
  • Active Businesses 29
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,360
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 985

How much waste do we produce in Swanscombe?

Last year in this Swanscombe area, 5,628 residents and 29 businesses produced 2,360 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of Serco who are the waste contractor deployed by Dartford Borough Council to manage the waste of the residents 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 Swanscombe?

Last year Swanscombe managed to recycle or reuse 985 tonnes of waste (41.75%) against 1,375 (58.25%).
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How much did local councils in Swanscombe spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Swanscombe spent £343,324.47 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 Swanscombe?

On record for last year Swanscombe had 5,628 residents and 29 active businesses.
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How else did Swanscombe impact the environment last year?

Swanscombe Swanscombe is the location of the Swanscombe Man, (which is actually a woman), who lived 400,000 years ago, the site has the oldest bone fragments and tools ever found in England which is made up of 18.37 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Swanscombe had 16 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.
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