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In an area the size of 1.86875 kilometers squared Hook uses a lot of electronic equipment a year, more specifically 8,646 number of electronic devices are being used approximately in Hook which, with the increased pace of technological change is only going to increase meaning the 2,882 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 Hook’s 3,907 residential properties and 60 active businesses.
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In Hook every year how much electronic waste is thrown away?

In Hook 10,212 people and 60 active businesses own approximately 8,646 including 2,247 laptops and 2,996 computers. This creates 2,882 pieces of electrical waste items every year. It os key for the people of Hook to do their bit and ensure environmental protection by keeping electronic waste out of landfills and processed properly.
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In Hook why is it important to recycle electronic waste?

In Hook there is a lot of electronics being used more specifically 2,247 laptops, 2,996 computers, 3,234 monitors, not to mention the peripheral electronic equipment as well as 170 printers which given an average life cycle of four years will mean Hook will discard 2,882 items of electronic waste items every year.
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Is there a better way than just recycling Hook‘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 2,882 items of electronic waste items discarded in Hook by With 60 active businesses all having an impact on the way Hook’s commercial waste is treated. businesses and 3,907 households every year, with that amount of e-waste reusing Hook’s electronic waste is a much better option than recycling it.
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Hook

Hook was heavily bombed during the blitz in WW2 and is close to RAF Chessington.

  • Population Size 10,212
  • Active Businesses 60
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)4,282
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 2,225

How much waste do we produce in Hook?

Last year in this Hook area, 10,212 residents and 60 businesses produced 4,282 tonnes of waste.

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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What is the council recycling rate of Hook?

Last year Hook managed to recycle or reuse 2,225 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 2,057 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in Hook spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Hook spent £79,745.82 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 Hook?

On record for last year Hook had 10,212 residents and 60 active businesses.
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How else did Hook impact the environment last year?

Hook Hook was heavily bombed during the blitz in WW2 and is close to RAF Chessington. which is made up of 1.86 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Hook had 15 fly tip incidents accompanied by 2 fly tip penalties.
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