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Carehome Waste
Waste generated within care and nursing facilities bears a resemblance to the refuse generated within one’s own domicile. Nevertheless, the substantially larger quantities and heightened risk associated with medical waste and perilous materials present a handful of additional hurdles. We stand ready to assist you in the secure and streamlined disposal of waste emanating from nursing and care homes.
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Carehome Disposal
The proper method for disposing of waste from nursing homes depends on the nature of the refuse. At easywaste, we adhere to a stringent zero landfill policy, ensuring that we divert the maximum amount of waste away from landfills. This entails transporting materials such as glass, plastic, paper, and dry mixed recyclables from your care facility to a nearby centre where they can be sorted, treated, and recycled appropriately.
General waste, on the other hand, can be subjected to incineration to generate refuse-derived fuel (RDF), though in certain instances, it may find its way to a landfill when no other option is available. As for most food waste, it can be either composted or conveyed to a nearby facility for anaerobic digestion, a process that yields biogas and biofertilisers.
Types Of Carehome Waste
Some of the main types of waste care homes produce and examples of each include:
Sanitary waste
Dry mixed recycling
Pharmaceutical waste
Food waste
General waste
Sanitary waste
Carehome Waste Containers
Available in various sizes to use in the bathrooms around your care home for both residents and staff.
Can be for just food or glass waste, or to store four to five bags of general or recycling waste.
Purple waste bags for PPE, patches, and disposable garments contaminated by cytotoxic and cytostatic medicines.
3-Step Carehome Waste Disposal
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If you are satisfied with the type, quantity and size of the bins, tell us when you would like your bins delivered.
Get Your Waste Collected
We organise waste collection at a time and frequency that suits you based on the amount of waste you produce.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should one dispose of controlled drugs in a care home in England?
Controlled drugs refers to types of medicines that must be safely administered, stored, or disposed of. This is because they have the potential to be dangerous if they fall into the wrong hands – they could be misused or sold illegally, for example. Care and nursing homes in England often handle lots of different drugs and medications, to provide proper care for their patients. However, for many reasons, they’re also responsible for ensuring the drugs are properly disposed of. You may need to dispose of medication for the following reasons: Patient death (drugs can only be given to who they were prescribed) Drugs past expiry date Changes in treatment You can keep track of what medicine needs to be disposed of and when by ensuring your records are up to date. When opening controlled drugs, check their expiry date and how long they remain useful when open. The process of disposing of drugs is straightforward – they simply need to be returned to the supplier – such as a local pharmacy or doctors’ surgery. They’ll dispose of them properly. Drugs should not be thrown away with general rubbish. We can help you with any type of specialist waste disposal produced by your nursing or care establishment. This includes confidential waste, which is disposed of responsibly and with due care.
What hazardous substances are in a care home?
Most hazardous substances in a care home are related to the medical care provided. From drugs and medicines to any PPE that gets contaminated with it, it can all require proper hazardous waste disposal to protect human health and the environment. It’s important all care home staff are aware of the hazardous substances present and proper storage and disposal methods. The main types of hazardous substances in a care home can include: Expired or unused medicines PPE contaminated with hazardous substances Bandages, dressings, and wipes Cleaning products Solvents and paints Chemical waste
Whose responsibility is it to ensure waste is correctly disposed of in care?
Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 it’s the responsibility of any business that produces, keeps, stores, transports, or disposes of waste to ensure it’s done properly. This includes care homes as they class as a business and generate what’s referred to as controlled waste. Therefore, it’s your responsibility to ensure all care home waste you produce is stored, removed, and disposed of in a safe, legal, and environmentally friendly manner. Even when it’s left your care home, you still have a responsibility for the waste, so should use licensed waste carriers to guarantee proper steps are followed for its transport and disposal.