Dental Practice - Clinical Waste

Clinical Waste, Sack Collection & Wheelie Bin Services
EWC 14-10-03

Hazardous waste, placed into orange bags (in a 50ltr bin or not), then transferred outside for collection in an optional wheelie bin

• Human or animal tissue
• Blood or other bodily fluids
• Excretions
• Swabs or dressings
• This waste is usually disposed of by incineration by a registered waste carrier

Amalgam Waste, EWC 18-01-10

Amalgam waste must not be released into drains; seperators should be fitted to all dental facilities to prevent this occurring. We offer full amalgam waste disposal services with scalable service frequencies to match your practive needs.

• Amalgam capsules and containers
• Lead foilts and tooth boxes
• Sludge drums
• Fixer and developer
• Amalgam seperators

Sharps Waste, EWC 18-01-03

Sharps, held in secure containers for pick up by the registered waste carrier.

• Syringes, needles or other sharp instruments
• Also includes drugs or other pharmaceutical products
• This waste is usually disposed of by incineration by a registered waste carrier

Useful downloads (pdf format)

Please feel free to download the following documents:

Safe Management of Healthcare Waste

Safe Management of Controlled Drugs

Safe Disposal of Medicines Guidance

Hazoudous Waste Assessment