Hazardous Waste in West Tilbury

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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 Tilbury 494 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in West Tilbury 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 Tilbury.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that West Tilbury produced approximately 494 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 494 tonnes in West Tilbury 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 Tilbury?

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 Tilbury.

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

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

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

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

West Tilbury

West Tilbury houses a village hall, which includes the names of the local men who gave their lives to fight in the WW1 and is used for fund raising events

  • Population Size 5,749
  • Active Businesses 24
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,411
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 930

How much waste do we produce in West Tilbury?

Last year in this West Tilbury area, 5,749 residents and 24 businesses produced 2,411 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of ELWA (East London Waste Authority) has been set up between Redbridge, Havering, Barking & Dagenham and Newham to deal with waste more efficiently in East London along with the waste contractor Havering Recycling Service 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 Tilbury?

Last year West Tilbury managed to recycle or reuse 930 tonnes of waste (38.56%) against 1,481 (61.44%).
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How much did local councils in West Tilbury spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in West Tilbury spent £339,195.72 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 Tilbury?

On record for last year West Tilbury had 5,749 residents and 24 active businesses.
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How else did West Tilbury impact the environment last year?

West Tilbury West Tilbury houses a village hall, which includes the names of the local men who gave their lives to fight in the WW1 and is used for fund raising events which is made up of 29.75 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically West Tilbury had 41 fly tip incidents accompanied by 5 fly tip penalties.
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