Hazardous Waste in West Wickham

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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 Wickham 420 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in West Wickham 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 Wickham.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that West Wickham produced approximately 420 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 420 tonnes in West Wickham 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 Wickham?

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 Wickham.

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

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

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

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

West Wickham

West Wickham is home to West Wickham railway station, it has many sports and recreation grounds. The average property price is £548,098

  • Population Size 4,888
  • Active Businesses 11
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,050
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,027

How much waste do we produce in West Wickham?

Last year in this West Wickham area, 4,888 residents and 11 businesses produced 2,050 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of the responsibility of The London Borough of Bromley and Veolia ES UK to deal with waste more efficiently 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 Wickham?

Last year West Wickham managed to recycle or reuse 1,027 tonnes of waste (50.10%) against 1,023 (49.90%).
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How much did local councils in West Wickham spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in West Wickham spent £142,007.29 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 Wickham?

On record for last year West Wickham had 4,888 residents and 11 active businesses.
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How else did West Wickham impact the environment last year?

West Wickham West Wickham is home to West Wickham railway station, it has many sports and recreation grounds. The average property price is £548,098 which is made up of 78.50 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically West Wickham had 28 fly tip incidents accompanied by 2 fly tip penalties.
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