Hazardous Waste in Walton-on-Thames

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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 Walton-on-Thames 1,032 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Walton-on-Thames 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 Walton-on-Thames.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Walton-on-Thames produced approximately 1,032 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 1,032 tonnes in Walton-on-Thames 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 Walton-on-Thames?

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 Walton-on-Thames.

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

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

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

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 Walton-on-Thames so carrying out proper hazardous waste disposal poses a major challenge to many businesses in Walton-on-Thames. 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 Walton-on-Thames

Walton-on-Thames

Walton-on-Thames is a market town mainly consisting of suburban streets, it features a town centre and ‘The Old Manor House’.

  • Population Size 12,008
  • Active Businesses 69
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)5,035
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 2,616

How much waste do we produce in Walton-on-Thames?

Last year in this Walton-on-Thames area, 12,008 residents and 69 businesses produced 5,035 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 Walton-on-Thames?

Last year Walton-on-Thames managed to recycle or reuse 2,616 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 2,419 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in Walton-on-Thames spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Walton-on-Thames spent £93,768.56 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 Walton-on-Thames?

On record for last year Walton-on-Thames had 12,008 residents and 69 active businesses.
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How else did Walton-on-Thames impact the environment last year?

Walton-on-Thames Walton-on-Thames is a market town mainly consisting of suburban streets, it features a town centre and ‘The Old Manor House’. which is made up of 6.44 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Walton-on-Thames had 17 fly tip incidents accompanied by 2 fly tip penalties.
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