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Waste disposal in the London borough of Dartford is handled by a mix of council-run services and facilities alongside private waste management companies that operate in and around the surrounding area. Dartford borough council offer free collection and disposal of household waste, and residents can dispose of additional refuse at the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC). Household waste disposal is free, with nominal charges applying to garden and DIY waste. A small amount of hazardous and clinical waste can also be disposed of at the HWRC.

The Household Waste Recycling Center in Dartford does not offer its service to commercial businesses or building contractors, meaning that the waste generated by these sectors has to be disposed of through private waste disposal and recycling firms.

Most of the waste generated in the UK handled by local councils ends up being disposed of in landfills. This is something that the council and private waste disposal services in Dartford want to change with most aiming to achieve at least 90% recycle and reuse rates from the waste that they collect and dispose of.

Here at Wayst we are passionate about our industry reducing the amount of waste going to landfill, and we will only partner with highly skilled teams that provide waste disposal and transportation services for recyclable and recoverable materials.
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Waste disposal in Dartford

There are a number of specialist waste recycling options in Dartford and its surrounding areas. With facilities that can recycle hazardous, confidential, medical and electronic waste that are accessible to the public and to local businesses. Dartford borough council provides recycling for many different waste streams at the household waste recycling centre (HWRC), including hazardous waste like paint. The borough council’s recycling centre has instructions on their website to describe how to dispose of paint correctly, as the metal paint tins may be recycled or reused but they advise residents that due to its potentially hazardous nature, paint should be dried out and taken to the HWRC to be disposed of.

Independent waste recycling services also operate in the area and include healthcare and medical waste specialists who collect and dispose of waste from private medical and dental practises, as the council will only collect small amounts of medical or hazardous waste on request from residents in the area.

At Wayst we aim to offer specialist recycling for all major waste streams, from domestic, construction and commercial sectors. Wayst’s collection teams use trusted recycling and disposal services for all of their collected waste. This includes following clinical waste disposal procedures when recycling medical sharps and hazardous materials.
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Confidential waste disposal

It is important to identify confidential waste for secure disposal, as businesses are legally obliged to responsibly dispose of confidential information held electronically or in hard copy format. This may include personal information about employees, payroll information, and customer invoices and bank details. This type of confidential waste can quickly mount up, so it is important to find a trusted confidential waste disposal solution.

Businesses in Dartford are not permitted to use the paper shredding facilities at the household waste recycling centre, and must instead use a private waste contractor and subsequently a transfer station from the surrounding area. Waste transfer stations can be found in Dover, Sittingbourne, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells. Alternatively we offer a number of secure confidential document shredding services to the area and offer lockable sacks and bins for storing confidential waste.

Wayst works with licensed contractors to dispose of confidential waste who can provide a paper shredding service along with electronic data destruction and removal, with all reusable materials being transported to trusted and secure recycling centers.
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Hazardous waste disposal in Dartford

Hazardous waste is any kind of waste that can cause damage to humans, animals or the environment. Unlike common household waste, hazardous waste is harder to dispose of in an environmentally friendly way, with, unfortunately, many hazardous materials ending up in landfill. Dartford borough council offers collection and disposal of a small amount of hazardous items from residents, and small amounts of hazardous waste can also be taken to the HWRC.

However for this waste stream it is more often independent recycling and waste disposal services around Dartford that are used as they help residents and businesses dispose of hazardous waste such as paint, pesticides, cooking and engine oil and asbestos more effectively. It is very important to only use licensed waste disposal services when getting rid of your hazardous waste as it must be processed in accordance with specific environmental legislation to ensure it is disposed of in a way that protects the environment.

At Wayst, we ensure that at least 90% of all the waste that is collected through our network is recycled or reused, our main aim is to ensure that any waste type is recovered where possible. Cooking oil for example is a type of waste that can be passed on to specialists in order to recycle it into biofuel. Materials recovery for non recyclable waste recovery could be instrumental to making waste disposal in places like Dartford more environmentally friendly in the future.
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Clinical waste disposal

Clinical waste is waste that is produced by health care or perhaps in a laboratory. If clinical waste is disposed of incorrectly, it can pose a threat to human and environmental health. Waste that contains microorganisms or toxins that can cause illness or disease, or has been contaminated by medicine or bodily fluids should be classed as clinical waste.

There are strict regulations on the management of clinical waste, so when instructing a waste contractor to collect and dispose of clinical waste requires planning ahead. Specialist clinical waste disposal companies provide special containers for used sharps like needles, interestingly the council runs a free, discreet weekly collection for these items for all Dartfords residents.

Many private businesses like dentists and veterinarians use independent clinical waste disposal services in Dartford. Although there are not many of these services in the area, their existence helps to prevent dangerous waste disposal malpractice when it comes to medical waste, and most of these services in Dartford offer waste collection and access to special bins.
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What you need to know about Dartford

Dartford

Dartford is a principal town and borough in southeast London in the greater London area within the county of kent. Although it is known today as a commuter town, Dartford historically is a place of great industrial importance that dwindled in the 20th century due to the decline of its manufacturing and cement making industries. It is now known as being the home of the Blue Water shopping centre (formerly a major cement works) which has taken over from the high street as being the boroughs commercial centre, although many discount chain stores and supermarkets still occupy the old shopping district along the B2500.

  • Population Size 816,136
  • Active Businesses 2,434
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)342,243
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 142,887

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

Every modern waste management solution for domestic and commercial purposes, including construction and demolition waste services are available in the municipal town of Dartford. There are at least 2 privately owned junkyards in the area as well as a materials recovery facility (MRF) just east of Barnes Cray off the A206, and 2 civic amenity sites nearby. The Dartford waste and recycling centre operated By Kent County Council is available for residents just over 2.5 miles away from the Thames Road transfer station operated by Bexley borough council. There are also at least 5 skip and grab hire services in and around the town centre, a metals recycling yard in nearby Temple Hill, and several charity shops including the British Heart Foundation, the RSPCA, and the YMCA charity shop inside Orchards Shopping Centre. There is also a car scrapping service all within a 2 mile radius of Dartford station.
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Where are the nearest recycling centres in Dartford

Residents in Dartford have access to 3 home waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) in Dartford, Southfleet and Swanley operated by Kent county council that are open throughout the week from 8:30am to 3:45pm Monday to Sunday, and have vehicle height allowance of 2meters for those entering the sites. Building materials, DIY materials, and ceramic kitchen and bathroom furniture is charged per bag or item but it is worth noting that large quantities of this type of waste are not allowed. There are also 15 micro recycling sites in Dartford, 9 of which accept textiles. As not all the mini recycling bins accept every material it is advisable to check the council website for details on where to take the recycling.
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What rubbish collection services are available in Dartford?

Council tax paying residents in Dartford are issued with a 240 litre grey wheelie bin for their dry mixed recycling and a black container for glass. The council are also supportive of those living in private rented flats and accommodation who wish to recycle, and deal with properties on an individual basis. Residents wishing to book a bulky waste collection can do so via the council website using the online request and payment form, and can request sofa removal, and other soft furnishings such as carpets and mattresses. They also provide a removals service for white goods wardrobes tables chairs and televisions at a highly competitive price of £30 for up to 10 items. Residents who wish to have items removed from inside the property at a time of their choosing might still prefer to hire a private furniture removal company for the added benefits of convenience and the flexibility of the service.

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How is the local authority in Dartford handling your waste?

Dartford council encourages locals to become part of the garden waste scheme in the borough, as garden waste that gets sent to landfill produces harmful gases that contribute to global warming. The fortnightly garden waste collection service has an annual fee of £42.50 with a one off sign up cost of £44 for a 240 liter wheelie bin. Neighbours can share and split the cost if they don’t produce enough garden waste to fill the bin on their own.

For handling recycling waste the council has weekly collections and 15 micro recycling sites situated throughout the borough. General waste that cannot be recycled should be kept within the limits of the bins and extra bags left by the side of the bins will not be collected in order to cut down on waste sent to landfill.

The council also handles clinical and medical waste through free collections that can be arranged through contacting the waste management team online to request the service. Residents can also request to have their car scrapped for free by signing up to the vehicle surrender scheme run by Kent county council which includes residents in Dartford.

Dartford Councils Waste Management Performance:

· Overall annual spend on waste management £49,784,313.39
· Per person spend £61
· Landfill rate 58.25%
· Reuse and recycling rate 41.75%
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What are the plans for a greener future in Dartford?

Dartford council have a commitment towards ongoing environmental health concerns and adopting best practices for improving environmental outcomes through initiatives such as carbon management throughout the borough, promoting renewable energy resources, and conservation of the natural environment.

For example, the environmental health team oversees air quality and prescribed processes, where substances might be released into the environment from business or commercial activities and check for land contamination to identify areas that need protection. Dartford council also monitors energy efficiency and conservation throughout the borough and provides access to grants and schemes for residents to install cavity wall insulation and renewable energy systems in the home. These include solar panels for electricity and heating water, ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps, wind turbines and wood fuel heating systems.

Current energy initiatives run by the council include the Kent and Medway warm homes scheme which subsidises the cost of roof loft and cavity wall insulation, and the collective switching scheme through which the council helps residents save money on their energy bills through changing energy providers on their behalf. The council negotiates deals with energy suppliers for large numbers of residents living in the borough to switch at the same time, and guarantees that new tariffs provide 100% renewable electricity. As a nationwide scheme, those outside Dartford who are interested in collective switching can find out more on the energydeal.ichoosr website.
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Peter Norris Haulage

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RMS Skip Hire

4.2 Excellent
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Latham Skips

4.2 Excellent
Latham House, Kangley Bridge Road, Sydenham, London SE26 5BA
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