Uncontaminated recyclable waste costs the least to process, and clinical waste the most. Putting waste in a costlier category has a negative cost impact, while putting waste in a cheaper category can create environmental, safety and legal risks.
Waste stream | Disposal cost |
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Paper recycling | £4.43 per 240 litre bin |
Uncontaminated glass recycling | £4.43 per 240 litre bin |
Contaminated glass recycling | £2.95 per kilogram |
Uncontaminated plastic and cans recycling | £8.17 per 1,100 litre bin |
Food waste recycling | £8.09 per 140 litre bin |
Wood recycling | £40 per tonne |
General waste (incinerated for energy production) | £107 per tonne |
Non-halogenated solvent disposal | £1.00 per 2.5 litres |
Halogenated solvent disposal | £6.52 per 2.5 litres |
Sharps disposal | £6.92 per 5 litre bin |
Average processing cost per hazardous waste collection | £600 |