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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 Turnford 387 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Turnford 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 Turnford.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Turnford produced approximately 387 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 387 tonnes in Turnford 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 Turnford?

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 Turnford.

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

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

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

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

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Turnford is a site with iron age, late bronze age and Palaeolithic artefacts it also has the Grade 2 listed Bull's Head Inn.

  • Population Size 8,511
  • Active Businesses 28
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)1,888
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 753

How much waste do we produce in Turnford?

Last year in this Turnford area, 8,511 residents and 28 businesses produced 1,888 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of DSO who have been hired 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 Turnford?

Last year Turnford managed to recycle or reuse 753 tonnes of waste (39.87%) against 1,135 (60.13%).
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How much did local councils in Turnford spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Turnford spent £76,039.91 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 Turnford?

On record for last year Turnford had 8,511 residents and 28 active businesses.
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How else did Turnford impact the environment last year?

Turnford Turnford is a site with iron age, late bronze age and Palaeolithic artefacts it also has the Grade 2 listed Bull's Head Inn. which is made up of 26.78 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Turnford had 43 fly tip incidents accompanied by 9 fly tip penalties.
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