Hospital Waste

Proper management of hospital waste is crucial to protect patients, staff, the public, and the environment from potential harm. It’s a legal obligation to ensure safe and efficient hospital waste disposal, and neglecting this responsibility can result in severe consequences.

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Hospital Disposal

Managing waste in a hospital depends on the kind of rubbish generated. It’s crucial to correctly store all the waste your hospital produces in the appropriate bins and arrange for licensed waste carriers to collect it. They will transport the waste to a suitable facility for cleaning, sorting, treatment, recycling, and disposal.

The methods for getting rid of hospital waste vary depending on its type. Most clinical waste will be sent to a suitable facility and incinerated to safely remove any hazardous or infectious waste, preventing harm to people, animals, and the environment. We aim to treat and recycle some clinical waste whenever possible, as it is our preferred approach.

Types Of Hospital Waste

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Clinical waste

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General waste

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Sharps waste

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Chemical waste

Hospital Waste Containers

Sharps Bins

Safely discard of needles, syringes, scalpels, knives, and other sharps that may be contaminated.

Clinical Infectious Waste Bags

Orange clinical waste bags for storing contaminated infectious waste such as bandages, dressings, and masks.

Non-Infectious Waste Bags

Yellow and black striped waste bags for non-infectious waste like gloves, incontinence pads, and wipes.

3-Step Hospital Waste Disposal

Step1

Get A Quote

Easily get a quote for your waste disposal requirements in just a few quick and simple steps. 

Step2

Arrange Delivery

If you are satisfied with the type, quantity and size of the bins, tell us when you would like your bins delivered.

Step3

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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Eco-Friendly Disposal

Choose easywaste for environmentally friendly disposal. We avoid waste in landfills and use Energy from Waste plants to generate energy.

Efficient Waste Management

Discover easywaste efficient waste management solutions that reduce costs and environmental impact through innovative technology.

Customised Waste Solutions

Our plans adapt to your waste management needs, offering flexible scheduling and solutions as your business grows.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is hospital waste management?

Hospital waste management, in essence, pertains to the comprehensive control of all waste generated within a hospital. This encompasses the methodologies employed to ensure the safe storage of various waste types, their proper removal from the hospital premises, transportation to suitable facilities, and environmentally responsible disposal in accordance with pertinent regulations.

A hospital waste management plan should be meticulously devised to delineate how this process is accomplished for each waste category. It is imperative for the staff to be well-versed in these procedures to guarantee the safe storage, removal, and disposal of waste. Furthermore, adherence to such a plan serves as a crucial measure in averting the dissemination of infections and diseases through waste materials.

Why is hospital waste management important?

Hospital waste management assumes paramount significance in safeguarding the well-being of hospital personnel, patients, the general populace, and the ecosystem. Proficient hospital waste management minimises the risk of diseases and infections proliferating, thereby preventing potential exposure to hazardous waste varieties. In effect, it establishes a secure working environment for both hospital employees and patients.

An effective hospital waste management strategy also champions environmental preservation. It should ensure the appropriate disposal of all clinical, chemical, hazardous, and other waste, thereby precluding any possibility of cross-contamination or pollution that might emanate from landfills.

What are the perils associated with hospital waste?

Certain clinical waste may harbour pernicious microorganisms, which can prove infectious and detrimental to patients, hospital staff, and the general public. Inadequate storage and disposal practices exacerbate the jeopardy of disease transmission and contamination. Furthermore, exposure to hazardous and chemical waste generated in hospitals can potentially jeopardize human health.