Hazardous Waste in West Thurrock

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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 Thurrock 377 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in West Thurrock 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 Thurrock.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that West Thurrock produced approximately 377 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 377 tonnes in West Thurrock 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 Thurrock?

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 Thurrock.

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

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

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

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

West Thurrock

In West Thurrock the average property price is £252,510 which is 48.4% under the London average

  • Population Size 47,589
  • Active Businesses 81
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)1,841
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 710

How much waste do we produce in West Thurrock?

Last year in this West Thurrock area, 47,589 residents and 81 businesses produced 1,841 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 West Thurrock?

Last year West Thurrock managed to recycle or reuse 710 tonnes of waste (38.56%) against 1,131 (61.44%).
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How much did local councils in West Thurrock spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in West Thurrock spent £258,968.70 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 Thurrock?

On record for last year West Thurrock had 47,589 residents and 81 active businesses.
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How else did West Thurrock impact the environment last year?

West Thurrock In West Thurrock the average property price is £252,510 which is 48.4% under the London average which is made up of 18.88 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically West Thurrock had 31 fly tip incidents accompanied by 3 fly tip penalties.
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