Hazardous Waste in West Horsley

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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 West Horsley 736 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in West Horsley 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 West Horsley.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that West Horsley produced approximately 736 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 736 tonnes in West Horsley 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 West Horsley?

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 West Horsley.

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

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

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

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

West Horsley

Most of the land within West Horsley is associated with Surrey Hills AONB, this is the Sheepleas Woods, which are around 255 acres of land.

  • Population Size 9,123
  • Active Businesses 104
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)3,591
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,866

How much waste do we produce in West Horsley?

Last year in this West Horsley area, 9,123 residents and 104 businesses produced 3,591 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 West Horsley?

Last year West Horsley managed to recycle or reuse 1,866 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 1,725 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in West Horsley spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in West Horsley spent £66,871.65 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 West Horsley?

On record for last year West Horsley had 9,123 residents and 104 active businesses.
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How else did West Horsley impact the environment last year?

West Horsley Most of the land within West Horsley is associated with Surrey Hills AONB, this is the Sheepleas Woods, which are around 255 acres of land. which is made up of 26.53 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically West Horsley had 12 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.
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