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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 Kingston on Thames 807 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Kingston on Thames 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 Kingston on Thames.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Kingston on Thames produced approximately 807 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 807 tonnes in Kingston on Thames 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 Kingston on Thames?

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 Kingston on Thames.

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

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

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

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

Kingston on Thames

Kingston on Thames benefits from being located just off the River Thames, the average property price is £797,407 which is 24.3% above the average.

  • Population Size 9,384
  • Active Businesses 71
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)3,935
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,962

How much waste do we produce in Kingston on Thames?

Last year in this Kingston on Thames area, 9,384 residents and 71 businesses produced 3,935 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 Kingston on Thames?

Last year Kingston on Thames managed to recycle or reuse 1,962 tonnes of waste (49.86%) against 1,973 (50.14%).
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How much did local councils in Kingston on Thames spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Kingston on Thames spent £525,530.88 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 Kingston on Thames?

On record for last year Kingston on Thames had 9,384 residents and 71 active businesses.
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How else did Kingston on Thames impact the environment last year?

Kingston on Thames Kingston on Thames benefits from being located just off the River Thames, the average property price is £797,407 which is 24.3% above the average. which is made up of 31.87 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Kingston on Thames had 245 fly tip incidents accompanied by 27 fly tip penalties.
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