Environmental News - Less hazardous waste sent to landfill & more waste recycled
In 2006, six million tonnes of waste was classified as hazardous waste in England and Wales – up by 12% compared to 2004.
Others findings from the Hazardous Waste Data Update 2006 include:
- The quantity of hazardous waste that went to landfill fell by 1.4 million tonnes to 900,000 tonnes – down 60% since 2004.
- Recycling/re-use of hazardous waste increased to 1.3 million tonnes – up by more than 50% on 2004.
- Key business sectors such as the oil and solvents industry are producing less hazardous waste.
Martin Brocklehurst, Head of External Programmes at the Environment Agency, said: “[These] figures show that more hazardous waste such as chemical wastes, contaminated soils and fridges are being treated and recycled, which is good news for our environment.
“As new legislation like the Landfill Directive and Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Regulations kick in, we’re starting to see a shift in how we deal with hazardous waste. We sent 60% less hazardous waste to landfill last year when compared to 2004, which shows business and industry are adapting to the changes.”
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“As new legislation like the Landfill Directive and Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Regulations kick in, we’re starting to see a shift in how we deal with hazardous waste. We sent 60% less hazardous waste to landfill last year when compared to 2004, which shows business and industry are adapting to the changes.”
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