Hazardous Waste in West Watford

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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 Watford 175 tonnes of hazardous waste is produced in West Watford 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 Watford.

Figures from the Environment Agency show that West Watford produced approximately 175 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to almost 5 million tonnes a year in England. Of the 175 tonnes in West Watford 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 Watford?

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 Watford.

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

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

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

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

West Watford

West Watford is home to Watford FC and Watford General Hospital.

  • Population Size 1,242
  • Active Businesses 14
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)853
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 417

How much waste do we produce in West Watford?

Last year in this West Watford area, 1,242 residents and 14 businesses produced 853 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of Veolia ES UK to deal with waste more efficiently on behalf of the council 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 Watford?

Last year West Watford managed to recycle or reuse 417 tonnes of waste (48.96%) against 435 (51.04%).
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How much did local councils in West Watford spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in West Watford spent £128,097.90 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 Watford?

On record for last year West Watford had 1,242 residents and 14 active businesses.
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How else did West Watford impact the environment last year?

West Watford West Watford is home to Watford FC and Watford General Hospital. which is made up of 10.37 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically West Watford had 187 fly tip incidents accompanied by 21 fly tip penalties.
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