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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 West Ewell 606 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in West Ewell 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 West Ewell.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that West Ewell produced approximately 606 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 606 tonnes in West Ewell 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 West Ewell?

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 West Ewell.

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

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

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

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

West Ewell

West Ewell is a suburban area in the borough of Epsom and Ewell in Surrey

  • Population Size 7,045
  • Active Businesses 41
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)2,954
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 1,535

How much waste do we produce in West Ewell?

Last year in this West Ewell area, 7,045 residents and 41 businesses produced 2,954 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 West Ewell?

Last year West Ewell managed to recycle or reuse 1,535 tonnes of waste (0.52) against 1,419 (48.04%).
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How much did local councils in West Ewell spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in West Ewell spent £55,010.34 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 West Ewell?

On record for last year West Ewell had 7,045 residents and 41 active businesses.
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How else did West Ewell impact the environment last year?

West Ewell West Ewell is a suburban area in the borough of Epsom and Ewell in Surrey which is made up of 1.29 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically West Ewell had 10 fly tip incidents accompanied by 1 fly tip penalties.
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