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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 Longlands 77 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Longlands 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 Longlands.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Longlands produced approximately 77 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 77 tonnes in Longlands 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 Longlands?

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 Longlands.

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

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

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

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

Longlands

Longlands is home to Longlands Primary School

  • Population Size 897
  • Active Businesses 27
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)376
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 157

How much waste do we produce in Longlands?

Last year in this Longlands area, 897 residents and 27 businesses produced 376 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of Serco who are the waste contractor deployed by Dartford Borough Council to manage the waste of the residents 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 Longlands?

Last year Longlands managed to recycle or reuse 157 tonnes of waste (41.75%) against 219 (58.25%).
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How much did local councils in Longlands spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Longlands spent £54,725.42 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 Longlands?

On record for last year Longlands had 897 residents and 27 active businesses.
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How else did Longlands impact the environment last year?

Longlands Longlands is home to Longlands Primary School which is made up of 26.74 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Longlands had 2 fly tip incidents accompanied by 2 fly tip penalties.
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