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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 Whitton 569 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Whitton 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 Whitton.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Whitton produced approximately 569 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 569 tonnes in Whitton 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 Whitton?

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 Whitton.

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

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

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

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

Whitton

Whitton is known for its large green open spaces, such as Hounslow Heath and Maury Park, the average property price is £488,583 which is 23.8% below the London average.

  • Population Size 6,619
  • Active Businesses 23
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,776
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,384

How much waste do we produce in Whitton?

Last year in this Whitton area, 6,619 residents and 23 businesses produced 2,776 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of WLWA (West London Waste Authority), which has been set up between Hillingdon, Brent, Harrow, Ealing, Hounslow and Richmond-upon-Thames to deal with waste more efficiently in West London along with a mix between the waste contractors Serco and 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 Whitton?

Last year Whitton managed to recycle or reuse 1,384 tonnes of waste (49.86%) against 1,392 (50.14%).
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How much did local councils in Whitton spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Whitton spent £370,681.92 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 Whitton?

On record for last year Whitton had 6,619 residents and 23 active businesses.
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How else did Whitton impact the environment last year?

Whitton Whitton is known for its large green open spaces, such as Hounslow Heath and Maury Park, the average property price is £488,583 which is 23.8% below the London average. which is made up of 6.54 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Whitton had 174 fly tip incidents accompanied by 19 fly tip penalties.
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