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In an area the size of 4.356 kilometers squared Kew uses a lot of electronic equipment a year, more specifically 16,050 number of electronic devices are being used approximately in Kew which, with the increased pace of technological change is only going to increase meaning the 5,350 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 Kew’s 6,773 residential properties and 184 active businesses.
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In Kew every year how much electronic waste is thrown away?

In Kew 18,957 people and 184 active businesses own approximately 16,050 including 4,171 laptops and 5,561 computers. This creates 5,350 pieces of electrical waste items every year. It os key for the people of Kew to do their bit and ensure environmental protection by keeping electronic waste out of landfills and processed properly.
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In Kew why is it important to recycle electronic waste?

In Kew there is a lot of electronics being used more specifically 4,171 laptops, 5,561 computers, 6,003 monitors, not to mention the peripheral electronic equipment as well as 316 printers which given an average life cycle of four years will mean Kew will discard 5,350 items of electronic waste items every year.
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Is there a better way than just recycling Kew‘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 5,350 items of electronic waste items discarded in Kew by With 184 active businesses all having an impact on the way Kew’s commercial waste is treated. businesses and 6,773 households every year, with that amount of e-waste reusing Kew’s electronic waste is a much better option than recycling it.
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Kew

Kew is renowned for Knew Gardens; one of London's famous landmarks and tourist attractions

  • Population Size 18,957
  • Active Businesses 184
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)7,423
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 3,701

How much waste do we produce in Kew?

Last year in this Kew area, 18,957 residents and 184 businesses produced 7,423 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of WLWA (West London Waste Authority), which has been set up between Hillingdon, Brent, Harrow, Ealing, Hounslow and Richmond-upon-Thames to deal with waste more efficiently in West London along with a mix between the waste contractors Serco and 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 Kew?

Last year Kew managed to recycle or reuse 3,701 tonnes of waste (49.86%) against 3,722 (50.14%).
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How much did local councils in Kew spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Kew spent £991,216.80 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 Kew?

On record for last year Kew had 18,957 residents and 184 active businesses.
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How else did Kew impact the environment last year?

Kew Kew is renowned for Knew Gardens; one of London's famous landmarks and tourist attractions which is made up of 20.10 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Kew had 509 fly tip incidents accompanied by 57 fly tip penalties.
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