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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 Rainham 1,771 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in Rainham 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 Rainham.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that Rainham produced approximately 1,771 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 1,771 tonnes in Rainham 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 Rainham?

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 Rainham.

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

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

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

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

Rainham

Rainham is home to Rainham marshes, a nature reserve open to the public.

  • Population Size 20,597
  • Active Businesses 44
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)8,637
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 3,331

How much waste do we produce in Rainham?

Last year in this Rainham area, 20,597 residents and 44 businesses produced 8,637 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of ELWA (East London Waste Authority) has been set up between Redbridge, Havering, Barking & Dagenham and Newham to deal with waste more efficiently in East London along with the waste contractor Havering Recycling Service 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 Rainham?

Last year Rainham managed to recycle or reuse 3,331 tonnes of waste (38.56%) against 5,307 (61.44%).
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How much did local councils in Rainham spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in Rainham spent £1,215,244.83 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 Rainham?

On record for last year Rainham had 20,597 residents and 44 active businesses.
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How else did Rainham impact the environment last year?

Rainham Rainham is home to Rainham marshes, a nature reserve open to the public. which is made up of 27.34 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically Rainham had 147 fly tip incidents accompanied by 16 fly tip penalties.
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