Question 1

Learn more about Rubbish Removal in Harrow

Accepted Answer

Almost 200,000 tonnes of waste generated in Harrow goes to landfills yearly, giving it a 57% landfill rate. Combine this with approximately 1,500,000 pieces of discarded furniture including sofas and approximately 150,000 discarded white goods it becomes easily justifiable why the demand for proper waste disposal solutions is becoming increasingly essential in Harrow. There are a range of environmentally agency registered private waste carriers in the area to provide residents, businesses and construction sites with rubbish removal services in a constantly expanding industry however not all provide reliable and quality rubbish clearance solutions, our job is to provide you with qualified waste operators guaranteeing certain compliance and quality standards.

One of the biggest obstacles when trying to clear out space in homes and offices is the build-up of waste that cannot be disposed of easily. items such as toys, small electrical appliances bric-a-brac clothing shoes and items like umbrellas, wooden pieces cannot go into the general waste clearance collected by the council. Neither can it be placed in general mixed recycling. Some local authorities do provide free regular collections of shoes and textiles, however most of the aforementioned items need to be taken to public recycling bins or to local recycling centres for disposal. In most cases the quickest and most convenient alternative is to use rubbish removal services provided by private waste contractors. Wayst works with pre approved rubbish removal companies that cover both domestic and commercial clearances from a range of property types as well as construction sites. Our registered contractors provide reliable, cost effective, and expertly delivered services across all waste types for swift and efficient clearance of mixed refuse.

Wayst is also wholly committed to keeping most of the waste collected by our partners out of landfill by recycling items and materials to circulate them back into the local economy, some of our partners donate items to local charities where appropriate, however all will transfer items to the appropriate recycling facilities and community recycling centres. Wayst consistently delivers a high-quality service to new, one off, and regular repeat clients reflected in our #1 ranking on Trustpilot, and we are constantly looking for ways to progress as leaders within the waste management industry.

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Question 2

Household rubbish removal in Harrow

Accepted Answer

House clearance, furniture removal and garden clearance are all considered to be household rubbish removal services, and although East London councils have their own household rubbish removal and collection services that provide low cost options, the majority use private waste contractors as it works out to be a lot more cost effective when taking into account the responsiveness and flexibility of the private contractor versus the council.

Typical waste items we see that make up household rubbish removals include:

- Fridges and freezers
- Microwaves
- Washing machines
- Furniture (wardrobes, beds, sofas, etc.)
- Mirrors
- Bikes
- Carpet
- Smaller electrical appliances

Over the last few years over 250,000 sofas, 200,000 mattresses and almost 500,000 fridges have been discarded in East London and with the surge in population this will only increase in the years to come, so the combined options of the cheaper or free rubbish collections organised by the borough councils as well as the more convenient rubbish removal services offered by private waste companies are vital keeping the streets of East London free from household waste. Unfortunately, council services are often a slow process; Hackney Borough Council charge £15 for household rubbish removal but will need at least five working days to remove it, and free rubbish removal from Tower Hamlets can take up to two weeks.

At Wayst, we offer you the flexibility of booking a time that suits your needs and guarantee next day household rubbish collection. Our service also includes every part of the pick-up and removal, so you do not have to worry about moving heavy items yourself. We also sort and separate all waste collected so we can easily pick up multiple waste types in one load.

Question 3

Commercial rubbish removal in Harrow

Accepted Answer

Nearly 337,000 tonnes of waste is generated annually from thousands of commercial properties in Harrow. This includes a range of items of furniture including sofas and cupboards, over 900,000 items of waste electronic equipment (WEEE) along with almost 70,000 tonnes of hazardous waste, as an overview this is quite overwhelming. These amounts of waste are a byproduct of the expanding commercial districts in the area. As the number of offices in Harrow continues to grow, thousands of hardware items such as computers, monitors and printers are discarded, which is a specialist waste type and cannot be easily disposed of as they often count as both confidential and hazardous waste. This greatly increases the need for specialist services such as IT recycling which is the process of collecting, transporting and processing electronic devices to either reuse the item or extract reusable metals such as copper that are then sold as raw materials for the manufacture of new products.

Additionally, hard drives containing confidential information need to be disposed of properly through rubbish removal services requiring professional expertise. The other major rubbish removal need coming from the commercial sector is furniture removal as a result of office renovations, business relocation and general refurbishment.

Question 4

Construction rubbish removal in Harrow

Accepted Answer

At any one time there are an average of 500 active construction sites in Harrow that generate approximately 1.4 million tonnes of waste annually. This enormous amount of waste requires a range of rubbish removal services to be offered to construction companies in the area, services such as muck away, grab lorry hire, and skip hire that can remove all forms of non hazardous construction waste types from site.

Proper waste management on building sites is a matter of health and safety for labourers and all site staff, and as such requires professionally trained teams to risk assess new building sites and work alongside site managers to ensure that waste removal operations are carried out safely and without causing obstruction to the working environment. New building sites often require fly tip clearance before they start construction, and illegally dumped waste on private land continues to be a routine and often dangerous problem for private landowners and building contractors, as well as for the natural landscape.

Question 5

How to choose a rubbish removal company

Accepted Answer

We will only provide licensed and pre qualified waste operators to work on our behalf, we provide transparency in showing online reviews, however if you want to ensure you are hiring correctly, the safest way to check your chosen rubbish removal provider is on the Environment Agency website. Find out if specific companies are legitimately allowed to operate and offer services by searching the company name or registration number of the contractor on the database of upper tier waste management companies on the website.

Question 6

What you need to know about Harrow

Accepted Answer

Harrow is a large town northwest of the Greater London area in the London borough of Harrow, and includes the localities of Harrow on the Hill, Harrow Weald, Headstone, Rayners Lane, Kenton, Wealdstone, North Harrow, West Harrow and South Harrow. Harrow on the Hill mainline station, which is in Harrow town centre is served by Chiltern railway and is on the Metropolitan line, where it splits leading to North Harrow and West Harrow stations.

Question 7

What are the different ways to dispose of waste in Harrow?

Accepted Answer

Residents in Harrow can access the council run recycling centre from 8.30am to 4.30 pm 7 days a well including bank holidays, although you must book at least a day ahead as using the tip is by appointment only. There are also a number of private waste management options to choose from such as commercial services for bulky waste collection, trade waste removal services, and general junk removal services available in the area. There are also 9 independent skip hire companies in the immediate area around Harrow on the Hill for commercial and domestic use.

Question 8

Where are the nearest recycling centres in Harrow

Accepted Answer

The main recycling centre for residents in Harrow is just 0.5 miles away from Harrow and Wealdstone station in HA3. Residents wishing to use the civic amenity site in Harrow will need to call ahead to book an appointment and provide a photo ID and separate proof of address, such as a utility bill to gain entry to the tip. The civic amenity site in Harrow accepts some materials that can be difficult to recycle such as car batteries, used engine oil carpet and mattresses. They can also provide special access for residents who need to clear out the home of a friend or relative, and more details are provided on the council website. Trade waste is also accepted at Harrow recycling centre and vehicles are required to stop on the weighbridge.

Question 9

What rubbish collection services are available in Harrow?

Accepted Answer

Harrow council offers a garden waste removal service which is available annually and during the summer season. The yearly subscription costs £75 a year and can be arranged on the council website during the sign-up period, which residents are advised to set a reminder for if they wish to successfully register for this service. Those in receipt of council tax support are entitled to a discount, and there is a 14 day cancellation period after which time the payment is non refundable.The other collection service offered by Harrow council is a competitively priced service for bulky waste and furniture removal, which collects a wide variety of items that can often be difficult to dispose of, such as fence mattresses, sofas, fence panels and sheds. It is worth noting that 3 blag bin bags of rubbish in black refuse sacks also counts as one bulky waste item, which is useful for households that frequently produce more refuse than is covered by the standard provision for rubbish disposal. Harrow council also provides options for house and shed clearance, collection of up to 5 items from inside the property for £83.00, and a premium collection service that costs an extra £24 for next day and weekend collection

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Question 10

How is the local authority in Harrow handling your waste?

Accepted Answer

Under the existing waste management system, municipal solid waste accounts for 657,000 tonnes of total waste accumulated, of which 45% is currently recycled, composted, or used for energy. The other waste streams dealt with by the council are commercial and industrial waste, construction demolition and excavation waste, hazardous waste, wastewater and sewage sludge, agricultural waste, and radioactive waste.

Under the revised framework set out in the West London Waste Plan, legislation on waste management requires that the prevention and reduction of waste should be a primary consideration for local authority areas. The second top priority is that value from waste should be recovered in the form of recycling reuse reclamation or the production of secondary raw materials. Items for reuse and reclamation could be anything from furniture to small electrical items, and a number of council run campaigns and initiatives have been set up in London to encourage useable second hand and refurbished items back into the community in what is known as the ‘circular economy’ based on the principles of make, use, repair, reuse and recycle- which keeps items out of landfill for longer.

Recyclable waste refers to any rubbish that can be processed and reused in the manufacture of new items of the same material. For example plastic can be manufactured into a new plastic product, and paper can be remanufactured into various paper products. Other materials that are suitable for this process are tin glass and aluminium, all of which can be remade into a huge variety of products, including those that the material was originally used for. Of the municipal waste materials transported to depots, it is non-recyclable waste that gets recovered as a secondary material. These residual and non recyclable materials are made into gas for electricity, mulch for fertiliser and fuel, and ash used as a building aggregate after the incineration process.

Other Greater London waste partnerships between borough councils have proved that it is possible to recycle and recover 100% of municipal waste, meaning that there is zero use of landfill sites. Some landfill sites in London have even been restored to natural wetland and grassland habitats, setting a president for what is possible if the technology and the infrastructure is in place to deal with multiple types of waste in the environment.

Harrow Council's Waste Management Performance:

· Overall annual spend on waste management £12,980,000
· Per person spend £16
· Landfill rate 57.44%
· Reuse and recycling rate 42.56%

Question 11

What are the plans for a greener future in Harrow?

Accepted Answer

Harrow council is part of a network of 6 west London borough councils that are working together and individually plan strategies and take action on environmental issues affecting London and it’s residents in which waste plays a key part in shaping the immediate and long term future. The joint west London waste plan between the boroughs of Hillingdon Hounslow Richmond upon Thames Brent Ealing and Harrow has been set up to better handle waste and recycling materials after they are collected to improve outcomes for recycling and energy recovery.

The WLWP also aims to bring together a waste and recycling strategy between these boroughs to develop sustainable environmental practices to manage different waste streams while improving quality of life for residents and improving environmental infrastructure throughout west London. The plan predicts how much waste capacity will be needed over the coming years and what kind of facilities need to be invested in to handle waste throughout the boroughs, and is available to read on the west London waste plan website or respective borough council web pages.

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