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KT1 is 5.28 square kilometres, contains 285 business and has a population of 23,898 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 KT1 it is the legal responsibility of 285 businesses to ensure all of their commercial waste is handled and disposed of correctly.
With 285 active businesses all having an impact on the way KT1’s commercial waste is treated, it is important that all commercial business in KT1 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 KT1, having to put thought into what you are going to do with your waste can be a burden, our commercial waste services in KT1 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 KT1 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 KT1 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 KT1 it is SLWP (South London Waste Partnership), which has been set up between Merton, Kingston upon Thames, Croydon and Sutton to deal with waste more efficiently in south London along with the waste contractor Veolia ES UK, 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 0.52, which is low when comparing it with other areas in Europe, 60%+ should be achievable. We send 0.48 of waste to landfill which needs to change, whilst £186,617.47 is spent annually by the local authorities and councils in KT1 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 KT1? By 23,898 people of KT1 then it is only 7.81 per individual.

Commercial waste is classified as such when any commercial entity generates waste from commercial activities. Whether you have an office in KT1 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 KT1 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 KT1?

KT1’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors generated approximately 9,915 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 KT1?

If you are considering using a commercial waste disposal company in KT1 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 KT1 sees 68 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 KT1 as it is quite a built-up area, with 285 active businesses all having an impact on the way KT1’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 KT1

KT1

KT1 which has a range of different locations, including Kingston University London, Kingston College and Kingston Market which is very historic as it is hundreds of years old. The average property price is £533,773 which is 11.3% lower than the London average

  • Population Size 23,898
  • Active Businesses 285
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)10,022
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 5,207

How much waste do we produce in KT1?

Last year in this Post Code area, 23,898 residents and 285 businesses produced 10,022 tonnes of waste.

KT1 is made up of 8 areas;

Place
Total Waste produced (tonnes)
Long Ditton
1,463
Malden
1,343
Surbiton
1,393
Canbury
1,162
Coombe
1,092
New Malden
1,132
Cuddington
1,223
Berrylands
1,132


Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of SLWP (South London Waste Partnership), which has been set up between Merton, Kingston upon Thames, Croydon and Sutton to deal with waste more efficiently in south London along with the waste contractor Veolia ES UK 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 KT1 what recycling rates does the council achieve?

Last year KT1 managed to recycle or reuse 5,207 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 4,814 (0.48).

More specifically is made up of 8 areas which achieved all different waste mangement results.

Place
Recyeling rate (tonnes)
Avarge/Normal Landfill Rate (tonnes)
Long Ditton
760 (0.52)
703 (0.48)
Malden
698 (0.52)
645 (0.48)
Surbiton
724 (0.52)
669 (0.48)
Canbury
604 (0.52)
558 (0.48)
Coombe
568 (0.52)
525 (0.48)
New Malden
588 (0.52)
544 (0.48)
Cuddington
635 (0.52)
587 (0.48)
Berrylands
588 (0.52)
544 (0.48)
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How much did local councils in KT1 spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in KT1 spent £186,617.47 on waste management activities including collection, transport and treatment of household and business waste.

More specifically is made up of 8 places which spent different amounts on waste management activities.

Place
Amount spent on waste management
Long Ditton
£27,246.15
Malden
£25,006.74
Surbiton
£25,939.83
Canbury
£21,647.63
Coombe
£20,341.30
New Malden
£21,087.77
Cuddington
£22,767.33
Berrylands
£21,087.77
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How many residents and active businesses are there in KT1?

On record for last year KT1 had 23,898 residents and 285 active businesses.

is made up of 8 which all varied in the number of residents as well as the number of active businesses

Place
Residents
Active businesses
Long Ditton
3,489
42
Malden
3,202
38
Surbiton
3,322
40
Canbury
2,772
33
Coombe
2,605
31
New Malden
2,700
32
Cuddington
2,916
35
Berrylands
2,700
32
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How else did KT1 impact the environment last year?

KT1 which has a range of different locations, including Kingston University London, Kingston College and Kingston Market which is very historic as it is hundreds of years old. The average property price is £533,773 which is 11.3% lower than the London average which is made up of 5.27 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically had 68 fly tip incidents accompanied by 8 fly tip penalties.

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

Place
Fly Tip Incidents
Fly Tip Penalties
Long Ditton
10
1
Malden
9
1
Surbiton
9
1
Canbury
8
1
Coombe
7
1
New Malden
8
1
Cuddington
8
1
Berrylands
8
1
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