Hazardous Waste in Ottershaw

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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 Ottershaw 429 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Ottershaw 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 Ottershaw.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Ottershaw produced approximately 429 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 429 tonnes in Ottershaw 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 Ottershaw?

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 Ottershaw.

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

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

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

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

Ottershaw

Ottershaw has a memorial field, the average property price is £488,125, which is 23.9% below the London average.

  • Population Size 4,985
  • Active Businesses 52
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,090
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,086

How much waste do we produce in Ottershaw?

Last year in this Ottershaw area, 4,985 residents and 52 businesses produced 2,090 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of SLWP (South London Waste Partnership), which has been set up between Merton, Kingston upon Thames, Croydon and Sutton to deal with waste more efficiently in south London along with the waste contractor 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 Ottershaw?

Last year Ottershaw managed to recycle or reuse 1,086 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 1,004 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in Ottershaw spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Ottershaw spent £38,925.42 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 Ottershaw?

On record for last year Ottershaw had 4,985 residents and 52 active businesses.
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How else did Ottershaw impact the environment last year?

Ottershaw Ottershaw has a memorial field, the average property price is £488,125, which is 23.9% below the London average. which is made up of 8.07 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Ottershaw had 7 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.
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