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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 Tolworth 553 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Tolworth 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 Tolworth.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Tolworth produced approximately 553 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 553 tonnes in Tolworth 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 Tolworth?

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 Tolworth.

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

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

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

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

Tolworth

Tolworth is served by South Western Railway with links to London Waterloo. The average sold price has increased by 11.37% in the last year, with current average properties priced at £512,111.

  • Population Size 6,432
  • Active Businesses 38
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,697
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,401

How much waste do we produce in Tolworth?

Last year in this Tolworth area, 6,432 residents and 38 businesses produced 2,697 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of SLWP (South London Waste Partnership), which has been set up between Merton, Kingston upon Thames, Croydon and Sutton to deal with waste more efficiently in south London along with the waste contractor Veolia ES UK 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 Tolworth?

Last year Tolworth managed to recycle or reuse 1,401 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 1,296 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in Tolworth spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Tolworth spent £50,226.83 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 Tolworth?

On record for last year Tolworth had 6,432 residents and 38 active businesses.
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How else did Tolworth impact the environment last year?

Tolworth Tolworth is served by South Western Railway with links to London Waterloo. The average sold price has increased by 11.37% in the last year, with current average properties priced at £512,111. which is made up of 1.18 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Tolworth had 9 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.
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