Question 1

Learn more about Waste Disposal in North London

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Correct waste disposal is vital for preserving the environment and reducing pollution. Considering that the UK generates up to 221 million tonnes of waste per year, waste management is an integral part of daily life and a hugely important industry which includes collection, transportation, treatment and then waste disposal to ensure that every rubbish type is processed correctly.

The local authority organisation for waste management in North London is the NLWA which includes eight individual borough councils that have formed an authority overseeing all waste management. The North London Waste Authority is one of several organisations that oversee the management of waste including proper waste disposal, implementing the city wide environmental plan for reducing, reusing and recycling, and other borough councils have formed similar partnerships to develop environmentally sustainable waste disposal solutions.

There are also plenty of options for private waste management in North London that deliver services for waste disposal and the handling of specialist refuse, and at Wayst we work in partnership with professional waste disposal companies that provide options such as white goods and furniture recycling, as well as energy recovery for non-recyclable waste types. Wayst actively seeks out more environmentally friendly solutions, as well as ensuring the disposal of clinical and hazardous waste using cutting edge technology to minimise the negative impact that these waste types can cause when going into landfill, following the correct protocols when landfill is the only alternative.

At Wayst we ensure that 92% of the waste that we dispose of is recycled, as well as planting trees to contribute positively to the environment. Waste streams collected on behalf of our customers by our trusted waste disposal partners are separated and sent for recovery, as we continue to improve environmental outcomes and deliver effective waste management.

Question 2

Waste disposal in North London

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Specialist waste types consist of items and materials that fall into the categories of hazardous, confidential, medical, and electronic waste, a large percentage of which cannot be reused and recycled. However, there are items and materials that can be recovered from these waste streams, such as plastic components from medical waste sharps, and precious metals from inside computer hard drives and electronics. All of which needs to be handled properly to maximise the amount of waste diverted from landfill.

Question 3

Confidential waste disposal

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With the rapid increase in electrical equipment and new technology, electronic waste has become a top priority within specialist waste management and can be both a hazardous and confidential waste stream. There is no shortage of places to dispose of electronic waste in North London, with around 45 electrical waste recycling banks throughout the area, all of which can be found on the NLWA website. However, these bins designed for small electrical appliances are not suitable for personal computers, tablets, mobile phones and other personal devices like wearable technology, which contain personal data and other sensitive information such as payment details and passwords.

Aside from domestic confidential waste disposal, there are many implications a business could face if their confidential waste is not disposed of securely. Breaching GDPR can result in hefty fines for businesses. Therefore, knowing how to dispose of confidential waste is very important, not only for financial reasons but also to prevent security breaches and identify theft.

Wayst ensures that your business is adhering to GDPR regulations, and your confidential waste is protected and disposed of correctly, providing a range of services including paper shredding, media shredding, and hard drive destruction.

Question 4

Hazardous waste disposal in North London

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All hazardous waste must be disposed of in accordance with the Hazardous Waste Regulations Act 2005, and a hazardous waste consignment note must be provided for the transfer and disposal of hazardous waste.

Hazardous waste management applies to domestic premises as well as to businesses and construction sites. Households and individuals can help to reduce the negative environmental impact of hazardous materials and substances by disposing of hazardous substances which are commonly found at home in the correct manner. For example, small amounts of cooking oil can be placed in the bin, but never down the sink, and paint must be dried before being taken to the local recycling centre. Recycling batteries is another important way to reduce CO2 emissions, and many supermarkets and recycling sites offer drop off bins specifically for household batteries.

Wayst provides hazardous waste collection for all types of batteries including car batteries and battery packs that cannot be disposed of independently, and we can provide hazardous waste removal for multiple waste streams in one visit, to save our customers the hassle of segregating and disposing of hazardous waste separately.

Question 5

Clinical waste disposal

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Any clinical waste produced by households in residential settings can be collected for free by the local borough council, who provide colour coded bins, bags and a regular collection service for households that require this type of waste clearance. For businesses that need clinical waste management, a hazardous waste consignment note needs to be provided by medical waste collection companies. Any materials that can be recovered from clinical waste like the plastic casings and components, should be segregated to minimise the impact this waste stream has on the environment.

Wayst works in partnership with specialist and environmentally sustainable waste carriers to ensure that recyclable materials and components from clinical waste are diverted from landfill.

Question 6

Waste regulations in North London

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The main point for potential clients and waste carriers to remember in terms of adhering to waste regulations, is that all waste streams collected by an independent company must include a paper trail in the form of either a waste transfer note, or in the case of hazardous waste, a consignment note.

Both waste transfer and consignment notes provide evidence of the journey of the waste after it has been collected and are as much the responsibility of the customer as they are the legal obligation of whoever collects the waste. Specialist waste streams that are categorised as medical or electronic waste may also contain materials which make them hazardous, in which case a consignment note is necessary for the safe and legal transfer of the waste.

Question 7

What you need to know about North London

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North London generally refers to the area roughly in the centre of the city map and to the north of the River Thames, and is made up of the boroughs of Barnet Camden Hackney Haringey Enfield Islington and Waltham Forest. North London is well known for its residential suburbs of wide tree lined streets and large period properties, and sought after areas include Islington, Angel, Finsbury Park, Camden Town and Hampstead. Properties in North London range anywhere between £600,000 and £2,000,000 and due to having some of the most outstanding Ofsted rated primary and secondary schools in the region, it is popular with parents who want their children to attend a selection of the best state funded schools in London. North London also has some of the most unique and interesting things to do in the capital from swimming in the ponds at Hampstead Heath to visiting one of the oldest single screen cinemas in the UK as recommended by Timeout Magazine. It also has a night time economy with plenty of pubs, bars and restaurants frequented by both residents and visitors to the area.

Question 8

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

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There are plenty of waste carriers based in North London who provide a variety of different domestic waste, office clearance, and commercial waste services, charging anywhere between £75 to £250 for home clearances (depending on the size). There is also a privately operated waste transfer station in N17 for household rubbish that stores all types of waste including organic and garden waste, and commercial and domestic junk collection is available in the Leyton area. Skip hire is a popular option, with a provider in E10 that offers scrap metal removal, grab hire, and site clearance for commercial use plus a range of domestic skips suitable for furniture, and DIY waste materials including carpets, flooring and plasterboard.

Question 9

Where are the nearest recycling centres in North London

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There is a household reuse and recycling centre in N7, and a free to use civic amenity site with bins for mixed recycling, batteries and textiles in Wood Green. The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) operates 8 civic amenity sites across the region in 6 out of the 7 North London boroughs with 3 in Waltham Forest on Kings Road, South Access Road, and Gateway Road. Hackney is the only local authority in North London that does not have its own dedicated household waste and recycling centre, and instead has over 70 recycling banks and bins fitted throughout the borough, however, residents in Hackney are permitted to use other tips situated in Islington, Walthamstow, Leyton and Wood Green. There are also 45 electrical waste recycling banks throughout North London, details of which are available on the NLWA website.

Question 10

What rubbish collection services are available in North London?

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Borough councils in North London provide regular collections of general waste and dry mixed recycling as a standard service to residents within the boroughs. Councils also offer free food waste collection and provide either bags or food caddies which are usually color coded brown. Due to the nature of collecting different waste types on a large scale, most councils run a fortnightly collection schedule, using color coded bins requiring that residents are aware of their timetable so they can put out the right waste on time for it to be collected. Local authorities greatly rely on the cooperation of residents to ensure that recycling is not contaminated with other types of residual or general waste, as this can cause delays further along the line at materials recovery facilities.

All the north London borough councils offer a subscription service for garden waste collection, which if it needs to be paid for normally costs between £50 and £75 per annum. Additional paid rubbish removal services such as special collections for bulky items, and additional bin collections are also provided by local authorities payable to the council. Clinical waste collection is provided for free upon request for the service with a referral letter from a GP or other medical practitioner on behalf of the patient. For white goods such as freezers and fridges, and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) a payable collection service also applies and the council is usually able to collect such items. The 7 North London boroughs are able to offer this as a limited free service through their contracted partner organisation, and residents can visit their prospective local authority website for more details.

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Question 11

How is the local authority in North London handling your waste?

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The North London boroughs transfer recycling to Materials recovery facilities where they are sorted and then sent on to be reprocessed. This is carried out by waste management businesses working in collaboration with borough and county councils to recover value from waste, and divert waste from landfill sites. Integrated waste management facilities provide mechanised sorting and cleaning of materials using cutting edge technology and processing equipment. When materials arrive at the recovery plant they are quality checked for contaminants, which can cause problems in the sorting facility if they are not identified and removed from the conveyor, which is why councils implement colour coded bin systems for residents so that separation and decontamination of materials can occur early on in the process.

North London Council's Waste Management Performance:

· Overall annual spend on waste management £60,557,084
· Per resident spend £37
· Landfill rate 49.68%
· Reuse and recycling rate 50.32%

Question 12

What are the plans for a greener future in North London?

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Each North London borough has a legal requirement to plan for a greener future and communicate their strategy publicly, adopting the statutory framework within the London Plan to create a greener and more sustainable environmental and economic future for the whole City. The North London Waste Authority has information on their website to guide residents towards best practice for reducing reusing and recycling waste and provides written information on what to do with household items, clothing and textiles, furniture, and a directory of services for domestic appliance repairs. The North London Waste Authority also run campaigns to support the aims of the organisation such as hosting webinars for residents to spread awareness around topics like food waste reduction, and help shift consumer habits away from “take-make-dispose” towards a circular “make-reuse-recycle” approach.

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