Hazardous Waste in Longford

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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 Longford 663 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Longford 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 Longford.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Longford produced approximately 663 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 663 tonnes in Longford 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 Longford?

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 Longford.

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

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

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

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

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Longford is known for its many listed buildings such as Longford Cottage and Queen River Cottage.

  • Population Size 7,708
  • Active Businesses 29
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)3,232
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,612

How much waste do we produce in Longford?

Last year in this Longford area, 7,708 residents and 29 businesses produced 3,232 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 Longford?

Last year Longford managed to recycle or reuse 1,612 tonnes of waste (49.86%) against 1,621 (50.14%).
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How much did local councils in Longford spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Longford spent £431,669.95 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 Longford?

On record for last year Longford had 7,708 residents and 29 active businesses.
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How else did Longford impact the environment last year?

Longford Longford is known for its many listed buildings such as Longford Cottage and Queen River Cottage. which is made up of 13.67 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Longford had 202 fly tip incidents accompanied by 22 fly tip penalties.
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