Question 1

Learn more about Waste Disposal in East Central London

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Every year, 32,412 tonnes of waste is collected by the London councils in East Central London, as part of their weekly collections and of this 51% goes into landfill with 49% being recycled and reused. Disposal of waste through landfill and incineration is the last resort in the waste journey, and it is essential that communities as well as companies strive to avoid this outcome when disposing of refuse. East Central London has one of the higher rates of recycling and re-use compared to other areas, but more can be done to improve recovery rates for refused items and materials. The area of London with the highest rate of reuse and recycling is west of the city with a 55% recycle rate.

We can avoid commercial and domestic waste being disposed of in ways that are not environmentally sustainable by implementing the steps in the Government guidance on applying the Waste Hierarchy. This begins with preventing the production of waste, for example by re-using products and using less material in design. This is then followed by preparing for re-use and recycling, and when this can not be achieved, other forms of recovery might be applicable, such as incineration or pyrolysis. When none of these measures can be implemented, landfill can be used. At Wayst, we ensure the quality and professionalism of a range of waste clearance services for our clients while reducing the industry’s impact on the environment and helping to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill. We recycle 92% of the waste that we are responsible for and are changing the industry into one that is cleaner and more sustainable.

East Central London is one of the most commercially built up areas of the city, with just under 30,000 active businesses and a relatively small population of 77,292. Despite this, waste disposal services are limited in the area, with only one waste transfer site offering domestic and commercial waste disposal solutions. The City of London’s nearest council-run waste disposal service is in the neighbouring borough of Westminster – Westminster City Council offers a broad range of solutions including general waste, recycling, and specialist waste collection. Many clients make use of the convenience and flexibility offered by private waste carriers, and due to the amount of commercial buildings in this area, there are more private contractors coming in from areas outside the immediate vicinity to provide waste disposal solutions.

Question 2

Waste disposal in East Central London

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Westminster council’s special services include Bulky waste collections for electrical items as well as items that are too big to be disposed of in normal collections, such as furniture. Due to the large volume of office space in East Central London and the speed of the growth and evolution of business each year, the number of pieces of furniture discarded in the East Central London area is as high as 350,000, as well as the high amount of electrical equipment being disposed of in this area, almost 90,000 electronic items are discarded annually. Old computers, monitors and phones are discarded daily, owing largely to the rapid rate of technological advancements rendering older electronics undesirable and outdated. This is just a small insight into the issues surrounding electronic waste disposal across the globe.

On a national scale, England disposes of almost 100 million pieces of electrical equipment each year, over 4 million of these being laptops. Electrical devices tend to contain material that is harmful for the environment and the disposal of these substances needs to be handled with care as well as in a way that is consistent with having minimal environmental impact. Unfortunately electronic waste is one of the worst performing waste streams when it comes to landfill diversion with 80% of electronic waste worldwide not being recycled.

With sustainability at the core of our mission, Wayst is a platform giving you easy access to top performing and compliant waste operators who will dispose of electronic devices safely, while fulfilling our commitment to the environment. For example, by providing software wiping options for hard drives so the materials can be re-used rather than disposed of entirely, and working with local waste companies to reduce fuel emissions, transportation costs and road use.

Question 3

Hazardous waste disposal

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Special waste clearance services also include the disposal of hazardous materials that would be too dangerous to be disposed of alongside general refuse and recycling. 6,646 tonnes of hazardous materials are generated each year in the East Central London area, and Wayst works with top performing local waste companies that provide a range of waste clearance services to provide a secure and efficient way of removing hazardous materials. We ensure that all our waste carriers are following the Hazardous Waste Regulations Act, set out by the government in 2005, which relates to the prevention, reduction and elimination of pollution caused by waste and ensures the safe transportation, handling and disposal of hazardous material.

Question 4

Clinical waste disposal in East Central London

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Now more than ever we are aware of the dangers of cross-contamination and the importance of responsible disposal of items such as bandages, medication, syringes, and needles. While we work our way through this new way of life and remain conscious of the risks that improper handling of medical waste can have on our health, we as a society are collectively looking to solutions that will keep both employees and the public safe. Although out of the total amount of waste generated by the healthcare industry, only 15% is considered hazardous, however, this small percentage could be infectious, toxic or radioactive.

Wayst ensures that clinical waste materials are sufficiently labelled, handled with caution, and disposed of properly. A lot of medical waste is disposed of by incineration despite the adverse effects on the environment, as burning of medicines and potentially hazardous materials can release harmful chemicals into the atmosphere. Local authorities in the east central London area provide services that will sustainably dispose of materials from several medical facilities including hospitals, dental practices, and veterinarians. Wayst works with specialist independent contractors companies who provide these services to ensure that this type of waste is dealt with efficiently and effectively.

Question 5

Confidential waste disposal

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As the City of London has around 20,000 properties, some commercial properties as well as residential properties, there is a large volume of confidential waste that is produced every year, such as bank statements and other documents that need to be shredded rather than just thrown in the bin. For example, as technology develops and systems move from paper to online filing, your business may have a large volume of tangible documents that need to be disposed of safely without compromising the security of any employees. Confidential waste disposal costs vary depending on location and the volume of confidential information that needs shredding on and off-site.

Question 6

Waste regulations in East Central London

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Each London council is responsible for providing waste and recycling facilities for its community and is responsible for waste and recycling collection. The government has set out a waste disposal code of conduct for London where individuals are responsible for the management of their waste and must comply with legislation in order to protect human health as well as the environment. It is recommended that citizens consult the Environmental Agency’s online public registers to check that a waste disposal site has a permit or exemptions. London is striving to be a leader in environmental standards and therefore is continually improving its approach to waste disposal.

A waste contractor becomes compliant with waste disposal regulations in the following ways:

Is licensed by the Environment Agency for the work they do

Ensures they allow you to adhere to your duty of care by providing you with all the necessary paperwork from a waste collection which needs to detail the waste trail to ensure transparency from producer to a carrier to disposal, this includes:
- A Waste Transfer Note for ALL waste clearances which details the producer (you) the carrier (the waste contractor) and the disposal site (the waste transfer facility)
- A Consignment Notes for hazardous waste clearance (if disposed from a business address)
- Waste and environmental reporting providing recycling, re-use and landfill figures

Insurances are key for compliance too, the level of insurance a waste contractor is covered for should align with the level of work they are undertaking this includes:
- Public liability insurance
- Employer’s liability insurance
- Vehicle insurance

Question 7

What you need to know about East Central London

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East Central London covers areas of Whitechapel, Barbican Clerkenwell and Farringdon. The principal borough in this district is the City of London, and some parts of Tower Hamlets Westminster Islington Camden and Hackney are also Included in this area. It is a leading commercial and business district in the city and has been a centre of great importance since London became a capital. The museums and historical architecture in this area tell a story of the significance of East central London dating from when the Tower of London was built by William the Conqueror in 1078. Today the embassies, criminal courts and high-rise office buildings that occupy much of the area still speak of the importance and power commanded by this part of the city. Filled with notable high rises such as Tower 42 and The Shard, and places of worship like the infamous St. Paul's Cathedral and the East London Mosque, East central London is a melting pot of cultures, history, and innovation. Ambitious projects like The Shard, which took 5 cranes to build, and Millennium Bridge, which is regarded as an engineering feat, identify East central London as somewhere that continues to push the boundaries in terms of technology, progress and financial investment. East Central London Is also filled with arts culture and many tourist attractions such as The British Museum, the National and the Tate Gallery, and The Barbican Centre, a performing arts centre that hosts Theatre film exhibitions and concerts performed by some of London’s most prestigious orchestras.

Question 8

What are the different ways to dispose of waste in East Central London?

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As there are plenty of businesses and large corporations operating in this area, commercial waste accounts for a significant amount of the refuse produced in this part of the city. The City of London council has a list of commercial waste management companies on their website however businesses should note that they are responsible for making sure that their chosen waste contractor Is properly licenced to transfer waste and complies with waste management regulations.

Question 9

Where are the nearest recycling centres in East Central London

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Recycling in the borough is split up between the four Estates Barbican Golden Lane Mansell St and Middlesex St all have their own recycling systems in place for residents. In Barbican most mixed recycling small electrical items and textiles can be taken to one of four car parks, while on the Golden Lane estate, a mini recycling site is available under Great Arthur house. The Mansell St estate recycling bins are situated outside Guinness court, And the Middlesex St estate micro recycling centre situated in the car park. Each estate also has a map of recycling locations available to download from the council website.

Residents can also access food waste bins at the micro recycling centres which are green with a food recycling symbol. Small electrical items can be placed in pink recycling bins and include items such as irons table lamps, CD players and mobile phones. Batteries and low energy light bulbs can also be taken to a local supermarket for recycling and textiles clothes and shoes can be placed in the various Salvation Army collection banks located in car parks around the Borough.

Question 10

What rubbish collection services are available in East Central London?

Accepted Answer

The City of London council does not provide clinical or asbestos waste collection; However, it does provide chemical waste collection for items such as acid batteries, oil, brake fluid, pesticides, and solvents. For bulky waste collection the advice on the City of London website states that if items are in good condition, they can be given to charity or on websites such as freecycle. The council does collect bulky waste for a charge of £34 for up to three items and £68 For between 4 and 6 items. Some large electrical items can also be left at specified points around the borough to be collected free of charge.

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Question 11

How is the local authority in East Central London handling your waste?

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Residents of the City of London can order clear recycling sacks for mixed recycling that is sent to a materials recovery facility (MRF) in Southwark. Materials at the facility are mechanically sorted before being baled and sold. food waste goes to an energy recovery facility (ERF) in Milton Keynes, and general waste is taken to an energy from waste (EfW) facility at Belvedere. There are also useful links on the City of London website to www.recyclenow.com that offers detailed information about how different materials are processed at recovery facilities.

East Central London Council's Waste Management Performance:
· Overall annual spend on waste management £4,096,476
· Per person spend £53
· Landfill rate 51.18%
· Reuse and recycling rate 48.82%

Question 12

What are the plans for a greener future in East Central London?

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Green infrastructure initiatives like the All London Green Grid Area Framework aims to bring the natural environment back into the most urbanised areas of the city, and build ‘with nature’ to reduce the effects of climate change. The Vision for the All London Green Grid Area Framework aims to be as influential as the use of land for ‘Green Belt’, which was developed in the 1950’s and still protects green infrastructure in between towns and cities today.

The Green Grid vision for East Central London includes many riverbank sites as well as introducing green spaces throughout the area to promote healthy living, green skills, and sustainable food production, while boosting the local economy through tourism. In practical terms this could include, tree lined streets, greenway access for cyclists and pedestrians, enhancement and expansion of existing green spaces, and the creation of riverine habitats by the Thames. Key projects are planned specifically at the Barbican, Finsbury Circus

The City of London Borough which sits right in the middle of East Central has launched the ‘plastic free city’ initiative to counteract the reliance on single use plastic and encourage businesses and organisations throughout the borough to use alternatives. Corporations in the borough can find out how to implement plastic free strategies by signing up to the ‘clean city awards scheme’ on www.ccaslondon.co.uk for access to resources and workshops.

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