Hazardous Waste in Upper Ruxley

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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 Upper Ruxley 610 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Upper Ruxley 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 Upper Ruxley.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Upper Ruxley produced approximately 610 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 610 tonnes in Upper Ruxley 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 Upper Ruxley?

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 Upper Ruxley.

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

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

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

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

Upper Ruxley

Upper Ruxley was divided off from Ruxley in 1797 and is primarily woodland

  • Population Size 7,096
  • Active Businesses 30
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,976
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 775,109

How much waste do we produce in Upper Ruxley?

Last year in this Upper Ruxley area, 7,096 residents and 30 businesses produced 2,976 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 Upper Ruxley?

Last year Upper Ruxley managed to recycle or reuse 775,109 tonnes of waste (41.75%) against 1,733 (58.25%).
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How much did local councils in Upper Ruxley spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Upper Ruxley spent £432,874.61 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 Upper Ruxley?

On record for last year Upper Ruxley had 7,096 residents and 30 active businesses.
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How else did Upper Ruxley impact the environment last year?

Upper Ruxley Upper Ruxley was divided off from Ruxley in 1797 and is primarily woodland which is made up of 25.88 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Upper Ruxley had 19 fly tip incidents accompanied by 3 fly tip penalties.
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