Hazardous Waste in Thornton Heath

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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 Thornton Heath 3,651 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Thornton Heath produced approximately 3,651 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 3,651 tonnes in Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath?

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 Thornton Heath.

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

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

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

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

Thornton Heath

Thornton Heath is home to Croydon University Hospital and Grangewood Park, the average property price is £337,705

  • Population Size 44,239
  • Active Businesses 66
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)17,804
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 8,813

How much waste do we produce in Thornton Heath?

Last year in this Thornton Heath area, 44,239 residents and 66 businesses produced 17,804 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 Thornton Heath?

Last year Thornton Heath managed to recycle or reuse 8,813 tonnes of waste (49.50%) against 8,991 (50.50%).
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How much did local councils in Thornton Heath spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Thornton Heath spent £1,056,472.87 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 Thornton Heath?

On record for last year Thornton Heath had 44,239 residents and 66 active businesses.
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How else did Thornton Heath impact the environment last year?

Thornton Heath Thornton Heath is home to Croydon University Hospital and Grangewood Park, the average property price is £337,705 which is made up of 38.74 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Thornton Heath had 1,521 fly tip incidents accompanied by 269 fly tip penalties.
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