Hazardous Waste in Burgh Heath

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Hazardous waste is classified as such when it has properties or contains substances that make it corrosive, caustic, carcinogenic, ecotoxic, irritant, infectious, mutagenic, toxic, or an oxidizing agent.

in Burgh Heath 221 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Burgh Heath annually which shows how important it is to collect and dispose of the hazardous waste properly.

All hazardous waste disposals must all be managed properly by hiring a regulated and professional hazardous waste company in Burgh Heath.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Burgh Heath produced approximately 221 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 221 tonnes in Burgh Heath only 36% was recycled.

Hazardous waste collection is a major part of the waste management world and one that impacts the health of our planet significantly.
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What is the importanceof disposing of hazardous waste properly in Burgh Heath?

Firstly the following materials are considered hazardous waste:

- Asbestos
- Batteries
- Chemicals/liquids
- Paint
- Gas bottles
- Sharps
- White goods
- Monitors/TV's and other WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
- Fluorescent Tubes

The following are some of the main reasons why it is important to perform proper hazardous waste disposal in Burgh Heath.

1. Burgh Heath‘s Environmental Health – Inappropriate hazardous waste management and disposal pose a serious hazard to the health of Burgh Heath‘s environment.

2. Public Health – Throwing hazardous materials in the rubbish, pouring them down the drain into Burgh Heath’s water system hurts Burgh Heath’s environment, particularly the water supply.

3. Hazardous waste collection, management, removal, and disposal in Burgh Heath are all regulated by the law
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How is the hazardous waste disposed of in Burgh Heath?

There are a few methods deployed by hazardous waste disposal companies to manage hazardous waste, the most common include:

- Landfill
- Incineration
- Recycling

There are a range of risks associated with hazardous waste disposal in Burgh Heath so carrying out proper hazardous waste disposal poses a major challenge to many businesses in Burgh Heath. However, by following several simple procedures, organisations can make financial savings and comply with the law.
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What you need to know about Burgh Heath

Burgh Heath

Burgh Heath is home to Toyota’s UK Headquarters and is mainly a residential area with a parade of shops of small independent retailers.

  • Population Size 2,570
  • Active Businesses 18
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)1,078
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 560

How much waste do we produce in Burgh Heath?

Last year in this Burgh Heath area, 2,570 residents and 18 businesses produced 1,078 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 Burgh Heath?

Last year Burgh Heath managed to recycle or reuse 560 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 518 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in Burgh Heath spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Burgh Heath spent £20,067.94 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 Burgh Heath?

On record for last year Burgh Heath had 2,570 residents and 18 active businesses.
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How else did Burgh Heath impact the environment last year?

Burgh Heath Burgh Heath is home to Toyota’s UK Headquarters and is mainly a residential area with a parade of shops of small independent retailers. which is made up of 3.77 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Burgh Heath had 4 fly tip incidents accompanied by 2 fly tip penalties.
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