Sharps Disposal in South Harefield

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Learn more about Sharps Disposal in South Harefield

South Harefield generates approximately 149 tonnes of hazardous waste, of which a small portion of that is sharps.

Sharps disposal refers to any sharp object, such as medical instruments like syringes and needles or domestic objects as scissors, blades etc. Due to the risk that sharps waste poses, they must be carefully handled. Safe and proper sharps management in South Harefield is covered under UK health and safety legislation.

The safe disposal of sharps waste is essential to eliminate injuries and to ensure compliance with Hazardous Waste Regulations. One of the safest ways for you to dispose of your sharps waste in South Harefield is to hire a specialist sharps disposal company in South Harefield.

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What guidelines should be followed for sharps disposal?

When dealing with sharps you have a big responsibility to dispose of them in the safest way possible.

The main policies and guidelines of sharp disposal are provided by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) which you should follow.

Please note that:

1. Sharps should never be thrown in with other waste
2. Sharps that retract after use should be disposed of like all other types of sharps
3. Do not bend used needles before disposal, however you can use a needle clipper to snap off the sharp part of a syringe for safer disposal
4. Do not to use other bins besides your sharps disposal bins

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What you need to know about South Harefield

South Harefield is home to Harefield Marina and the Broadwater Lake Nature Reserve

Population Size 2,957
Active Businesses 20
Waste Collected (tonnes)725
Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 364

How much waste do we produce in South Harefield?

Last year in this South Harefield area, 2,957 residents and 20 businesses produced 725 tonnes of waste.

Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of Hillingdon Council who are responsible for dealing with waste more efficiently 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 South Harefield?

Last year South Harefield managed to recycle or reuse 364 tonnes of waste (50.23%) against 361 (49.77%).

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How much did local councils in South Harefield spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in South Harefield spent £114,181.45 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 South Harefield?

On record for last year South Harefield had 2,957 residents and 20 active businesses.

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How else did South Harefield impact the environment last year?

South Harefield South Harefield is home to Harefield Marina and the Broadwater Lake Nature Reserve which is made up of 12.83 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically South Harefield had 71 fly tip incidents accompanied by 8 fly tip penalties.

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