NHS / PCT - Clinical Waste

Clinical Waste, Sack Collection & Wheelie Bin Services
EWC 18-01-04

Offensive waste placed into yellow tiger stripe bags (in a 50ltr bin or not), then transferred outside for collection in an optional wheelie bin

• Incontinence pads and nappy waste
• Sanitary hygiene waste
• Outer dressings and protective clothing, eg masks, gowns and gloves that are not contaminated with body fluids
• This waste can be disposed of by incineration or non-hazardous landfill by a registered waste carrier

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

Sharps & Pharmaceutical Waste
EWC 18-01-01, 18-01-03, 18-01-08, 18-01-09

Sharps, pharmi, drug destruction, held in secure containers for pick up by the registered waste carrier

• Drugs or other pharmaceutical products
• 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

Sanitary Waste, EWC 18-01-04

Offensive waste, placed into yellow tiger stripe bags, in a 50 litre bin or not), then transferred outside for collection in an optional wheelie bin.

or

Full sanitary bin services

• Sanitary bins serviced by our own staff
• Collection frequency to meet your needs, whether monthly, fortnightly, or weekly

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