Sharps Disposal in Darenth

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Darenth generates approximately 307 tonnes of hazardous waste, of which a small portion of that is sharps.

Sharps disposal refers to any sharp object, such as medical instruments like syringes and needles or domestic objects as scissors, blades etc. Due to the risk that sharps waste poses, they must be carefully handled. Safe and proper sharps management in Darenth is covered under UK health and safety legislation.

The safe disposal of sharps waste is essential to eliminate injuries and to ensure compliance with Hazardous Waste Regulations. One of the safest ways for you to dispose of your sharps waste in Darenth is to hire a specialist sharps disposal company in Darenth.

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What guidelines should be followed for sharps disposal?

When dealing with sharps you have a big responsibility to dispose of them in the safest way possible.

The main policies and guidelines of sharp disposal are provided by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) which you should follow.

Please note that:

1. Sharps should never be thrown in with other waste
2. Sharps that retract after use should be disposed of like all other types of sharps
3. Do not bend used needles before disposal, however you can use a needle clipper to snap off the sharp part of a syringe for safer disposal
4. Do not to use other bins besides your sharps disposal bins

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What you need to know about Darenth

Darenth is home to a large waterway and is popular for fishing

Population Size 2,092
Active Businesses 23
Waste Collected (tonnes)1,495
Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 624

How much waste do we produce in Darenth?

Last year in this Darenth area, 2,092 residents and 23 businesses produced 1,495 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 Darenth?

Last year Darenth managed to recycle or reuse 624 tonnes of waste (41.75%) against 871 (58.25%).

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How much did local councils in Darenth spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Darenth spent £217,457.88 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 Darenth?

On record for last year Darenth had 2,092 residents and 23 active businesses.

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How else did Darenth impact the environment last year?

Darenth Darenth is home to a large waterway and is popular for fishing which is made up of 15.77 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Darenth had 9 fly tip incidents accompanied by 3 fly tip penalties.

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