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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 Letchmore Heath 888 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Letchmore 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 Letchmore Heath.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Letchmore Heath produced approximately 888 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 888 tonnes in Letchmore 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 Letchmore 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 Letchmore Heath.

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

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

3. Hazardous waste collection, management, removal, and disposal in Letchmore Heath are all regulated by the law
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How is the hazardous waste disposed of in Letchmore 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 Letchmore Heath so carrying out proper hazardous waste disposal poses a major challenge to many businesses in Letchmore 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 Letchmore Heath

Letchmore Heath

Letchmore Heath benefits from a vast amount of surrounding greenery and is home to the Aldenham War memorial.

  • Population Size 6,832
  • Active Businesses 66
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)4,330
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 2,120

How much waste do we produce in Letchmore Heath?

Last year in this Letchmore Heath area, 6,832 residents and 66 businesses produced 4,330 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of Veolia ES UK to deal with waste more efficiently on behalf of the council 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 Letchmore Heath?

Last year Letchmore Heath managed to recycle or reuse 2,120 tonnes of waste (48.96%) against 2,210 (51.04%).
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How much did local councils in Letchmore Heath spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Letchmore Heath spent £650,467.13 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 Letchmore Heath?

On record for last year Letchmore Heath had 6,832 residents and 66 active businesses.
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How else did Letchmore Heath impact the environment last year?

Letchmore Heath Letchmore Heath benefits from a vast amount of surrounding greenery and is home to the Aldenham War memorial. which is made up of 24.07 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Letchmore Heath had 947 fly tip incidents accompanied by 105 fly tip penalties.
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