Hazardous Waste in Grays

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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 Grays 704 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Grays 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 Grays.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Grays produced approximately 704 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 704 tonnes in Grays 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 Grays?

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 Grays.

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

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

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

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 Grays so carrying out proper hazardous waste disposal poses a major challenge to many businesses in Grays. 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 Grays

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Grays local sites include Gray’s beach, Thameside Theatre and Thurrock History Museum.

  • Population Size 8,186
  • Active Businesses 10
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)3,433
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,324

How much waste do we produce in Grays?

Last year in this Grays area, 8,186 residents and 10 businesses produced 3,433 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of ELWA (East London Waste Authority) has been set up between Redbridge, Havering, Barking & Dagenham and Newham to deal with waste more efficiently in East London along with the waste contractor Havering Recycling Service 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 Grays?

Last year Grays managed to recycle or reuse 1,324 tonnes of waste (38.56%) against 2,109 (61.44%).
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How much did local councils in Grays spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Grays spent £482,977.78 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 Grays?

On record for last year Grays had 8,186 residents and 10 active businesses.
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How else did Grays impact the environment last year?

Grays Grays local sites include Gray’s beach, Thameside Theatre and Thurrock History Museum. which is made up of 23.71 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Grays had 58 fly tip incidents accompanied by 6 fly tip penalties.
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