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In an area the size of 0.73 kilometers squared Higham uses a lot of electronic equipment a year, more specifically 10,232 number of electronic devices are being used approximately in Higham which, with the increased pace of technological change is only going to increase meaning the 3,411 pieces of electronic waste items that are discarded annually will only get bigger, which is a big challenge for our environment.

Electronic waste, also referred to as waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), is defined as discarded electrical or electronic devices. It is all electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) that has come to the end of its ‘useful life.’ This type of waste can be found in Higham’s 4,624 residential properties and 22 active businesses.
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In Higham every year how much electronic waste is thrown away?

In Higham 12,085 people and 22 active businesses own approximately 10,232 including 2,659 laptops and 3,545 computers. This creates 3,411 pieces of electrical waste items every year. It os key for the people of Higham to do their bit and ensure environmental protection by keeping electronic waste out of landfills and processed properly.
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In Higham why is it important to recycle electronic waste?

In Higham there is a lot of electronics being used more specifically 2,659 laptops, 3,545 computers, 3,827 monitors, not to mention the peripheral electronic equipment as well as 201 printers which given an average life cycle of four years will mean Higham will discard 3,411 items of electronic waste items every year.
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Is there a better way than just recycling Higham‘s electronic waste?

There is as nearly all of the electronic equipment that is thrown away is valid for refurbishment and this is the most environmentally friendly way of treating electronic waste. An estimated 3,411 items of electronic waste items discarded in Higham by With 22 active businesses all having an impact on the way Higham’s commercial waste is treated. businesses and 4,624 households every year, with that amount of e-waste reusing Higham’s electronic waste is a much better option than recycling it.
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What you need to know about Higham

Higham

Higham is a village of less than 4000 people, it is home to Gad's Hill, a famous and notorious haunt of highway robbers

  • Population Size 12,085
  • Active Businesses 22
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)5,068
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 2,116

How much waste do we produce in Higham?

Last year in this Higham area, 12,085 residents and 22 businesses produced 5,068 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 Higham?

Last year Higham managed to recycle or reuse 2,116 tonnes of waste (41.75%) against 2,952 (58.25%).
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How much did local councils in Higham spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Higham spent £737,182.56 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 Higham?

On record for last year Higham had 12,085 residents and 22 active businesses.
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How else did Higham impact the environment last year?

Higham Higham is a village of less than 4000 people, it is home to Gad's Hill, a famous and notorious haunt of highway robbers which is made up of 5.15 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Higham had 32 fly tip incidents accompanied by 2 fly tip penalties.
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