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DA8 is 9.32 square kilometres, contains 109 business and has a population of 34,559 meaning it is a busy area.
Commercial waste is produced by commercial entities whilst conducting trade activities on a company premises such as offices, shops, catering establishments and wholesalers, so in DA8 it is the legal responsibility of 109 businesses to ensure all of their commercial waste is handled and disposed of correctly.
With 109 active businesses all having an impact on the way DA8’s commercial waste is treated, it is important that all commercial business in DA8 comply with the Duty of Care legislation, this shows how commercial waste should be stored, transported, disposed of, and recorded.

Whilst running and maintaining a business in DA8, having to put thought into what you are going to do with your waste can be a burden, our commercial waste services in DA8 can help you, we ensure our commercial waste collection and commercial waste disposal services add value to your business, as well as the environment.

Below is the type of commercial waste services we offer in DA8 as part of our waste management offerings:

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- Waste Recycling

- Confidential Waste

- Electronic Waste

- Hazardous Waste

- Commercial Property Clearance

- Fly Tip Clearance

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In DA8 how is commercial waste managed?

In any area there are a range of authorities and commercial waste companies set up to carry out waste management activities, in DA8 it is Serco is the waste contractor deployed by Dartford Borough Council to manage the waste of the residents , however because the cost vs the service levels are more effectively spent with a private operator most choose to turn to a private commercial waste company.

Work needs to be done as a recycling rate of 41.75%, which is low when comparing it with other areas in Europe, 60%+ should be achievable. We send 58.25% of waste to landfill which needs to change, whilst £2,108,099.00 is spent annually by the local authorities and councils in DA8 on public waste removal and waste disposal, however considering where we are at regarding needing to improve our recycling rates could more money be allocated to public waste processing in DA8? By 34,559 people of DA8 then it is only £61 per individual.

Commercial waste is classified as such when any commercial entity generates waste from commercial activities. Whether you have an office in DA8 that needs to discard paper documents, redundant furniture cleared, or your coffee shop needs to dispose of plastic waste, you fall into the commercial waste category.

Commercial waste also applies to any business waste produced from a home-based company.
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When a company disposes of commercial waste what legislation do I need to comply with?

Your duty of care is included in the Environment Protection Act 1990, section 34.
This is the legislation that manages waste disposal amongst other environmental considerations, you have a ‘Duty of Care’ for the waste you generate and it includes:

- To ensure that the commercial waste collection providers are licensed
- Containing the waste within your control as much as possible
- Storing your commercial waste safely and securely (this is one of the reasons why you need to register for a commercial waste bin)
- Preventing your commercial waste from causing any harm to people and the environment
- Having a waste transfer note if you plan to pass the waste on to another company

Sorting and storing your commercial waste in DA8 is essential as this helps to ensure that hazardous materials do not contaminate non-hazardous materials and it will also make commercial waste collecting and disposal a lot easier for you and the company you work with.

Each time your commercial waste is collected and removed by a licensed waste carrier; it is important to complete a waste transfer note. The note should have information regarding the type of commercial waste to ensure it is being handled and disposed of correctly. The information you need to include in your waste transfer note is as follows.

- What commercial waste is, its type, and its weight
- How the waste is stored
- The place and time of commercial waste collection and transport

All copies of waste transfer notes will need to be kept for at least 2 years. You need to be able to produce the notes if the Environment Agency or your local council requests them from you.
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What is the amount of commercial waste produced in DA8?

DA8’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors generated approximately 14,338 tonnes of waste, in comparison to 5 million tonnes produced in London and its surrounding areas
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How do I choose the right contractor for my commercial waste collection in DA8?

If you are considering using a commercial waste disposal company in DA8 to carry out commercial waste services, then you are legally obligated to ensure that they dispose of your waste responsibly.
Working with an unlicensed waste carrier can result in a hefty fine of up to £10,000 and even a criminal conviction and DA8 sees 91 incidents of fly tipping a year so the importance of choosing a good contractor is paramount.
It will be good to make sure that the contractor:

- Are licensed by the environment agency
- Are accredited by industry organisations, such as Safe-Contractor and CHAS
- Perform their work under an approved Health & Safety management system
- Provides you with all necessary documents, including a waste transfer note and a consignment note (if you dispose of hazardous waste).
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What are the risks involved with commercial waste management?

There are a range of risks involved when managing commercial waste, mainly because a lot of the waste considered is either hazardous or ‘unusual’.

Commercial waste disposal has a significant impact on the environment in DA8 as it is quite a built-up area, with 109 active businesses all having an impact on the way DA8’s commercial waste is treated.

Everyone that operates within the waste hierarchy, will need to manage its risks to ensure we get it right.
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What you need to know about DA8

DA8

In DA8 the average property price is £293,785 which is 52% below the London average.

  • Population Size 34,559
  • Active Businesses 109
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)14,492
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 6,050

How much waste do we produce in DA8?

Last year in this Post Code area, 34,559 residents and 109 businesses produced 14,492 tonnes of waste.

DA8 is made up of 0 areas;



Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of Serco is 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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In DA8 what recycling rates does the council achieve?

Last year DA8 managed to recycle or reuse 6,050 tonnes of waste (41.75%) against 8,442 (58.25%).

More specifically is made up of 0 areas which achieved all different waste mangement results.

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How much did local councils in DA8 spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in DA8 spent £2,108,099.00 on waste management activities including collection, transport and treatment of household and business waste.

More specifically is made up of 0 places which spent different amounts on waste management activities.

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How many residents and active businesses are there in DA8?

On record for last year DA8 had 34,559 residents and 109 active businesses.

is made up of 0 which all varied in the number of residents as well as the number of active businesses

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How else did DA8 impact the environment last year?

In DA8 the average property price is £293,785 which is 52% below the London average. which is made up of 65.82 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically had 91 fly tip incidents accompanied by 4 fly tip penalties.

More specifically each Place performed differently as you can see below:

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