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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 Wilmington 168 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Wilmington 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 Wilmington.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Wilmington produced approximately 168 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 168 tonnes in Wilmington 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 Wilmington?

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 Wilmington.

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

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

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

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

Wilmington

Wilmington is a small village of one shop and three pubs, Wilmington is believed to have been the site of a major Celtic settlement

  • Population Size 17,703
  • Active Businesses 120
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)7,424
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 3,099

How much waste do we produce in Wilmington?

Last year in this Wilmington area, 17,703 residents and 120 businesses produced 7,424 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of Serco who are the waste contractor deployed by Dartford Borough Council to manage the waste of the residents 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 Wilmington?

Last year Wilmington managed to recycle or reuse 3,099 tonnes of waste (41.75%) against 4,324 (58.25%).
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How much did local councils in Wilmington spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Wilmington spent £1,079,872.75 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 Wilmington?

On record for last year Wilmington had 17,703 residents and 120 active businesses.
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How else did Wilmington impact the environment last year?

Wilmington Wilmington is a small village of one shop and three pubs, Wilmington is believed to have been the site of a major Celtic settlement which is made up of 5.65 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Wilmington had 47 fly tip incidents accompanied by 2 fly tip penalties.
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